WARM UP

Do you work here? Can I

have your name please?

My name is Tidaporn. I work

with Mr. Thanachai
Sawasdee. I am his secretary.
How about you? Whats your
name and which department
are you working in?

Im..
You can call
me.. I
am a
in.

INTRODUCING ONESELF
Well! A formal self-introduction
typically includes the speakers
first name and family name,
position, and work organization,
as shown:
My name is Somsak Piyawan.
Im an accountant at a branch of
Siam Commercial Bank in Maha
Sarakham.

Prof. , what should I

say in my self-introduction?

Well! You can add some titles in front of

your first name and surname. Here is a list
of some frequently used titles:

General Titles:
Mr.:
Miss:
Mrs.:
Ms.:

Im Mr. Thanong Sabaidee

My name is Miss Linda Wong
Im Mrs. Sabaidee
My name is Ms. Suksabai

Can I include a
marital title, rank,
or professional
title to my selfintroduction?

-Mr. is for a man.

-Miss is for an unmarried
woman.
-Mrs. is for a married
woman.
-Ms. is for an unidentified
marital status woman

Task: Determine a general title for each person.

Hopefully, I will
have a chance to get
married soon. My
boyfriend is
studying in a
secondary school.
My name is
.

Although I am
always busy with
my children, I have
a lot of time to
enjoy my reading.
My name
is

Mom, I dont
want to study any
more. I want to
go out and play
with Jimmy.
Mom is.

I have more titles to tell

you about. They are
professional titles such as
Dr., (medical and
educational), Prof.

Hello! Im Dr. Somsri

Tomyamkung. I
teach English at
Mahasarakham
University.

Dr. Tomyamkung,
I may be late for
your class.

Prof ., could you tell

me about some official
titles such as Prime
Minister, Minister,
President, Vice
President, etc.?

Some positions and ranks can be used

as titles in introducing a person.
Here are some examples:
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawattra
Minister Jaturon Chaisaeng
President Viriyavejakul
Director

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So far you have learned about

formal self-introductions which
include only names and work
careers. However, in a more
relaxed atmosphere, selfintroductions may add some
personal information about the
introducer, such as nickname,
hometown, special interests, and
hobbies.

Here are examples of informal

introductions:
My name is Suchada Wiwatvong.
But you can call me Ning. I come
from Sara Buri. Im now working at
a branch of Siam Commercial Bank
in Maha Sarakham. I like watching
and playing football. When I have
free time, I always go out to play
football with my friends.

Task: Introduce yourself.

My name is

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INTRODUCING SOMEONE ELSE

Prof.. What
should be included
when I introduce a
person? Is it the
same as when I
introduce myself?

The introduction of oneself and others is

quite similar. However, you usually
include more information when
introducing others.
Another difference would be in the use of
personal pronouns. Self-introduction
comes with first-person personal pronouns:
I and we, whereas the introduction of
someone uses third-person personal
pronouns: he, she, it, and they. In
addition, while possessive pronouns: my
and our are used in a self introduction,
his, her, it and their are used when
introducing others.

Task: Introduce each person below. Start with one of the following
sentences:
This is my friend. (Informal)
Id like to introduce my friend. (Formal)
May I introduce to you my friend.? (Formal)

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Task: Introduce one of your classmates.

You may begin by asking one of your classmates some of the following
questions:
Can I have your name, please?
Excuse me! Whats your name?
Where do you come from?
What do you do for a living?
Can you tell me about your job?
Are you a (banker)?
You are a (teacher), arent you?
What do you like to do when you are free from work?
Where do you work?
Hi! Id like to introduce my friend.

Task: Ask the presenter some

questions about the person
who has been introduced
and then do a more detailed
reintroduction.
Your questions are here:

The Reintroduction:
May I introduce to you my
friend..