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    Beginner Dialogues - Giving and

    Requesting Personal Information


    Use this role play to practice asking about personal information. Make sure
    you know how to ask questions with the verb "to be". Personal
    information includes information about a person's job, marital
    status, address, phone number, etc. these questions are important
    when providing information at banks, schools, stores, when taking
    surveys and more.

    Practicing Dialogues With Personal Information


     James: What's your surname (last name, family name)?
     Fred: My surname (last name, family name) is Smith
     James: What's your first name?
     Fred: My first name is Fred.
     James: Where are you from?
     Fred: I'm from...[place]
     James: What's your job? (or, What do you do for a living?)
     Fred: I'm a.... [occupation]
     James: What's your address?
     Fred: My address is...[state address]
     James: What is your telephone number?
     P2Fred My number is...[state phone number]
     James: How old are you?
     Fred: I am...[state age]
     James: Are you married or single?
     Fred: I am married... single... engaged... divorced... separated
     James: And what are your hobbies?
     Fred: [List hobbies, for example, painting, going windsurfing and
    watching TV.]

    Key Vocabulary
     Surname, family name, first name
     Numbers
     Address
     Telephone number.
     Married, single, engaged, divorced, separated
     Hobbies
    Social Greetings in the English
    Language

    Greetings are used to say hello in English. It's common to use different
    greetings depending on whether you greet a friend, family or a business
    associate. When you meet friends, use informal greetings. If it's really
    important, use formal greetings. Formal greetings are also used with people
    you do not know very well.

    Greetings also depend on whether you are saying hello, or you are saying
    goodbye. Learn the correct phrases using the notes below, and then practice
    using greetings with the practice dialogues.

    Formal Greetings: Arriving


     Good morning / afternoon / evening.
     Hello (name), how are you?
     Good day Sir / Madam (very formal)

    Respond to a formal greeting with another formal greeting.

     Good morning Mr. Smith.


     Hello Ms. Anderson. How are you today?

    Informal Greetings: Arriving


     Hi / Hello
     How are you?
     How are you doing?
     What's up? (very informal)

    It's important to note that the question How are you? or What's up? doesn't
    necessarily need a response. If you do respond, these phrases are generally
    expected:

    How are you? / How are you doing?

     Very well, thank you. And you? (formal)


     Fine / Great (informal)

    What's up?

     Not much.
     I'm just (watching TV, hanging out, cooking dinner, etc.)

    Informal Greetings After a Long Time


    If you haven't seen a friend or family member for a long time, use one these
    informal greetings to mark the occasion.

     It's great to see you!


     How have you been?
     Long time, no see.
     How are you doing these days?

    Formal Greetings: Departing


    Use these greetings when you say goodbye at the end of the day. These
    greetings are appropriate for work and other formal situations.

     Good morning / afternoon / evening.


     It was a pleasure seeing you.
     Goodbye.
     Goodnight. (Note: Use after 8 p.m.)

    Informal Greetings: Departing


    Use these greetings when saying goodbye in an informal situation.

     Nice seeing you!


     Goodbye / Bye
     See you later
     Later (very informal)

    Here are some short example conversations for you to practice greetings in
    English. Find a partner to practice and take a role. Next, switch roles. Finally,
    make up your own conversations.

    Greetings in Informal Conversations: Practice


    Dialogue
    Anna: Tom, what's up?
    Tom: Hi Anna. Nothing much. I'm just hanging out. What's up with you?
    Anna: It's a good day. I'm feeling fine.
    Tom: How is your sister?
    Anna: Oh, fine. Not much has changed.
    Tom: Well, I have to go. Nice seeing you!
    Anna: Later!

    ***

    Maria: Oh, hello Chris. How are you doing?


    Chris: I'm well. Thanks for asking. How are you?
    Maria: I can't complain. Life is treating me well.
    Chris: That's good to hear.
    Maria: Good to see you again. I need to go to my doctor's appointment.
    Chris: Nice seeing you.
    Maria: See you later.

    Greetings in Formal Conversations: Practice


    Dialogue
    John: Good morning.
    Alan: Good morning. How are you?
    John: I'm very well thank you. And you?
    Alan: I'm fine. Thank you for asking.
    John: Do you have a meeting this morning?
    Alan: Yes, I do. Do you have a meeting as well?
    John: Yes. Well. It was a pleasure seeing you.
    Alan: Goodbye.

    Notes
    Greeting someone when you are introduced.

    Once you have been introduced to someone, the next time you see that person
    it is important to greet them. We also greet people as we leave people. In
    English (as in all languages), there are different ways to greet people in formal
    and informal situations.

    Introduction (first) Greeting: How do you do?

    The question 'How do you do' is only a formality. In other words, the question
    does not need to be answered. Rather, it is a standard phrase used when
    meeting some for the first time.

     Tom: Peter, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith this is
    Peter Thompson.
     Peter: How do you do?
     Mr. Smith: How do you do?

    Use these phrases to say that you are happy to meet someone when introduced
    for the first time.

     It's a pleasure to meet you.


     It's nice to meet you.

    Greetings after an Introduction: How are you?

    Once you have met someone, it's common to use standard greetings such as
    'Good Morning', 'How are you?' and 'Hello'.

     Jackson: Hi Tom. How are you?


     Peter: Fine, and you?
     Jackson: I'm great.
    Introducing Yourself in English

    Learning how to introduce yourself is an essential part of learning how to


    converse in English. Introductions are also an important part of making small
    talk at parties or other social events. Introductory phrases are different than
    the ones we use to greet friends, but they're often used together as parts of the
    broader conversation, as you'll see.

    Introducing Yourself
    In this example, Peter and Jane are meeting for the first time at a social event.
    After greeting each other, they begin by asking simple personal
    questions. Working with a friend or classmate, take turns practicing this role-
    play.

    Peter: Hello.

    Jane: Hi!

    Peter: My name is Peter. What's your name?

    Jane: My name is Jane. Nice to meet you.

    Peter: It's a pleasure. This is a great party!

    Jane: Yes, it is. Where are you from?

    Peter: I'm from Amsterdam.

    Jane: Amsterdam? Are you German?

    Peter: No, I'm not German. I'm Dutch.

    Jane: Oh, you're Dutch. Sorry about that.

    Peter: That's OK. Where are you from?


    Jane: I'm from London, but I'm not British.

    Peter: No, what are you?

    Jane: Well, my parents were Spanish, so I'm Spanish, too.

    Peter: That's very interesting. Spain is a beautiful country.

    Jane: Thank you. It is a wonderful place.

    Key Vocabulary
    In the previous example, Peter and Jane are introducing themselves. Several
    important phrases that they use in this exchange are:

     My name is...
     Where are you from?
     I'm from... (city, state, or country)
     Are you... (Spanish, American, German, etc.)

    Introducing Other People


    Introductions in Formal Situations

    Introductions can occur between more than two people, for example at a party
    or at a business meeting. When you meet someone for the first time, it is
    common to greet them by saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you," or "Pleased to
    meet you." It is polite to respond by repeating the statement back at them, as
    Mary does in this example:

    Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.

    Peter: It's a pleasure to meet you.

    Mary: It's a pleasure to meet you too!

    Ken: Mary works for...

    Introductions in Informal Situations

    In informal situations, especially in North America, introductions are also


    made simply saying, "This is (name)." It is also common to just say "Hi" or
    "Hello" as a response in this informal setting.

    Ken: Peter, this is Mary.


    Peter: Hi. How are you?

    Mary: Hello! Pleased to meet you.

    Ken: Mary works for...

    Common Introductory Phrases


    As you can see in the previous examples, there are a number of different
    phrases that are commonly used to introduce strangers:

     (name), I don't think you've met (name).


     I don't think you know (name)
     May I introduce you to (name)
     (name), do you know (name)?
     (name), I'd like you to meet (name)

    Saying Hello and Goodbye


    Many people begin and end conversations by saying hello and goodbye to each
    other. Doing so is considered good manners in many parts of the English-
    speaking world, and it's also a simple way to express friendly interest in
    whoever you're chatting with.

    A simple greeting followed by asking about the other person is all that is
    needed to begin an introduction. In this brief scenario, two people have just
    met:

    Jane: Hello, Peter. How are you?

    Peter: Fine, thanks. How are you?

    Jane: I'm fine, thank you.

    Once you're finished speaking with someone, it's customary to say goodbye as
    you both part, as in this example:

    Peter: Goodbye, Jane. See you tomorrow!

    Jane: Bye bye, Peter. Have a nice evening.

    Peter: Thanks, you too!

    Key Vocabulary
    Key phrases to remember include:
     Hello... How are you?
     I'm fine, thank you
     Goodbye
     See you... (tomorrow, this weekend, next week, etc.)
     Have a nice... (day, evening, week, etc.)

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