Professional Introductions
What are the two types of situations to know before greeting someone?
formal or informal
Give an example of a question with 'what'
What are you doing after work today?
What are clarifying questions?
Clarifying questions are questions we ask to the person speaking when we want to be sure that we understand what they have said.
What phrase do you use when interrupting someone?
May I have a word?
If I may, I think…
Excuse me for interrupting.
What are 'modal verbs'?
They are helping verbs, they help the main verbs in a sentence.
How do you introduce yourself in a formal way to a new colleague or business partner?
Hi, I am first, last name.
Hi, I am Mrs. last name.
Give an example of a question with 'how'
How old is your daughter?
What are the two main types of clarifying questions?
Open clarifying questions and Closed clarifying questions.
What phrase do you use when giving an opinion?
I really feel that…
In my opinion
The way I see things...
We use 'can and could' to show...?
ability, polite and informal requests, to give permission, and to make a prediction.
How do you introduce yourself to a colleague or business partner in an informal way?
Hi, I'm 'first name' but you can call me 'nickname.'
Give an example of a question with 'when'
When do we have our staff meeting?
What is an open clarifying question?
When you ask the person speaking to give more details.
What phrase do you use when asking for an opinion?
Do you really think that…
(name of person) can we get your input
How do you feel about…?
We use 'will and would' to show...?
to make a polite or informal request, to make a formal request, to make a prediction.
A new employee has joined your department, you are meeting her for the first time. How would you introduce yourself? What would you say?
Hi, I'm Mayonne, I am the English Instructor, it's nice to have you join the team. Please let me know if you need anything.
Give an example of a question with 'where'
Where is the directors office?
What is an example of a closed clarifying question?
When you restate part of the message and ask the person speaking to confirm or deny, if that is what they said.
What phrase do you use when commenting on an opinion?
I've never thought about it that way before.
Good point!
I get your point.
I see what you mean.
we use 'shall and should' to...?
to show intention, to show expectation, to give advice.
You are joining a meeting with colleagues who you don’t know from different departments within the Ministry. How would you introduce yourself? What would you say?
Hi, I am Mayonne from the department of education, I will be working with you on this project and I am happy to be part of the team.
Give an example of a question with 'which'
which computer would you like?
How would you respond with a clarifying question?
I think that our department should invest in new technology for the next year.
What do you consider to be new technology?
Why do you think it should be next year?
How can that help our department’s goals?
What phrase do you use when agreeing with an opinion?
Exactly!
That's (exactly) the way I feel.
I have to agree with (name of participant).
We use 'may and might' to show...
to show possibility and to make predictions.