GREETINGS

 

UNIT 1 SESSION 1 GREETINGS :VERB TO BE, WH QUESTIONS AND GREETINGS | uccenglishcourses

BBC GREETINGS FORMAL AND INFORMAL 

TASK 1 GREETING PEOPLE

Put the words or phrases in the correct column

ACTIVITY IN PAIRS 1

Make a formal dialogue with your partner. Use polite and formal expressions. Choose one of these formal situations:

1. Professional event – such as a conference or a networking event.
2. Academic setting – a professor introducing a guest.
3. Receptions or ceremonies – embassies, banquets, official events.
4. Interviews or panels (comités) – when someone moderates and introduces the speaker.

ACTIVITY IN PAIRS 2

Make a dialogue with your partner. One of you introduces a colleague, friend, or guest to another person. Practice a short dialogue where you use polite and formal expressions to make the introduction. Choose one of these formal situations:

1. Business meeting – introducing a colleague to a client.
2. Professional event – such as a conference or a networking event.
3. Academic setting – a professor introducing a guest.
4. Receptions or ceremonies – embassies, banquets, official events.
5. Interviews or panels (comités) – when someone moderates and introduces the speaker.

Look at this example:

Mr. Johnson (Manager):
"Good morning, Ms. Lee. I’d like to introduce you to my colleague, Mr. Smith. He is our Head of Marketing."

Ms. Lee (Client):
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith."

Mr. Smith (Colleague):
"Nice to meet you too, Ms. Lee. I’ve heard a lot about your company."

Mr. Johnson (Manager):
"I thought you two should connect, since Mr. Smith will be overseeing the new campaign for your account."

Use the vocabulary you have learnt and remember to include this :

Introducing yourself (Student A)

Introducing someone else (Student B)

Expressing pleasure to have met someone (Student A)

Returning the compliment (Student B)

Saying goodbye