Introductions Activity (basic)

Level
Beginner

Activity Type
Communicative speaking; intonation practice

Language Structures and Functions

 * Structures: Present "be" form
 * Functions: Introducing self/others; asking for and giving information

Estimated Time Required
15 min

Preparation
Print enough copies of dialog strips for students

Activity Plan

 * Warm-up: (If being used in conjunction with "New Dynamic English" software) Have Ss listen to the introductions and information for Max, Kathy and Pierre. Ss listen and repeat the phrases they hear.
 * Step 1: Hand out dialog strips to Ss. Tell each S to fill his/her name for the "A" speaker.
 * Step 2: Have Ss individually practice the entire conversation quietly. Draw attention to the downward intonation of the "where" question.
 * Step 3: Explain to Ss that they need to practice the conversation with a partner and write their partner's information for the "B" speaker, and that they must practice the conversation until they can do it without looking at the dialog.
 * Step 4: Tell Ss that after they have mastered the dialog, they must introduce each other to the teacher without using the dialog.

Appendix
Dialog strips for Introduction

'Introduce yourself to your partner. Then switch roles.'

Now introduce your partner to the teacher