ORAL TRAINING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR: DR. VLADA SLEPOVA Conversation

ORAL TRAINING PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR: DR. VLADA SLEPOVA Conversation File Self - Introduction7

Contents Slepova’s self introduction Informal self introduction Self introduction for general purposes Conversation Exercise : Getting to know a new person Studying English it is not about learning new words, it is about learning new ways of thinking and perceiving.

Self Introduction – “Formal” Version Dear class, I am Dr. Vladislava Slepova; I am the instructor of this course. I am a trained Public Administration Consultant with research interests in Social Policy and Social Cohesion, Professional English Teaching Methodology, especially Public Adminiatration English. My main research area has been involved in international and intercultural approaches to the poverty overcoming issue and wealth improvement. I also concern about general public administration efficiency issues and transferring business management technologies into Public Administration. Currently I teach a wide range of courses such as public administration, public administration human resource development, territory development, project management at School of Public Administration of Ulyanovsk State University.

Self-Introduction – “Informal” Version Hi, dear class, how are you? I am Cindy Lee; I am the instructor of this course. I received my Bachelor and Master degrees in English at Fu-Jen Catholic University and the University of London, UK. After working in the industry for several years, I went back to England for further study. In 2007 , I graduated from the University of Leicester with a PhD degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. My specialties are English Language Teaching Methodology, Cross-cultural communication and English for Specific Purpose. Currently I am teaching at English Department of Fu-Jen University and National Chen-Chi University. Outside of work I used to enjoy reading, swimming, YOGA and theatre, but now with a new-born baby, my current hobby is my baby, baby and baby! I am very glad to meet you in our class. I believe we will have a lot of good time together!

GETTING TO KNOW A NEW FRIEND? BEING A HOST IN A PARTY? GOING ABROAD? PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERNATIONAL MEETING? ...... MORE? Self Introduction for General Purposes

Introducing Yourself in English Having a good introduction is important in our daily life because there is no ‘2nd’ chance the make the ‘1st’ impression! Meeting people always begins with an introduction, so everyone of us should spend some time creating one which is effective and easy to remember. You are welcome to use the checklist questions to help you prepare a self introduction note. Remember the note and use it whenever you need to introduce yourself!

Checklist for Professional Self-introduction Use complete sentences to answer these questions. Once you have listed your answers, arrange them into a paragraph.

Prepare two versions of self-introduction Formal self-introduction Informal self-introduction Assignment

GETTING TO KNOW A NEW FRIEND! Conversation Exercise

First Meeting You may work with your partner and follow the steps. 1. Greeting 2. Small Talk (Asking questions, giving responses, asking questions and giving responses.) 3. Finish the talk properly

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