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English B1 Meetup 1

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Start

Two Truths and a Lie / Ice Breaker

1. I have three cats.2. I am allergic to peanuts.3. I have been to Japan twice.

To start, one person has to give three statements about themselves to the rest of the group. The trick is: all of the statements won’t be true—two of the statements given should be and one should be a lie.

After you’re finished, everyone should guess which statement they think you made up. Once everyone has made their guess, reveal which statement was your lie.

1. My sister is an astronaut.2. I keep a spider as a pet.3. I'm learning French.

SELF INTRODUCTION

Self Introduction / Video

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Have you ever had to introduce yourself in a language that you were not very comfortable speaking? How did you handle the situation? How do you think your self-introduction might change in different settings, such as a job interview versus a social event? What are some strategies you can use to remember important information about yourself when giving a self-introduction? How can you make a good first impression when introducing yourself to others? What kind of impression do you want to make?How does self-presentation differ across cultures? How can we adapt our self-presentation strategies when interacting with people from different cultures?

FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE

Hello, my name is [Name] and I am an academic student with some work experience. Currently, I am studying [Subject] at [University]At the moment, I am working on a research project that explores [Topic] and I am finding it very interesting. I am using both primary and secondary sources to gather information, and I am excited to see where my research will lead me.In terms of experience, I have worked/interned at [company/organization] where I gained valuable skills in [skill/experience gained]. My plans for the future include [future career/education goals]. I am really excited to be here and looking forward to meeting and getting to know everyone. I come from [hometown/country] and enjoy learning about different cultures and meeting new people. I am passionate about [topic/issue] and hope to use my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the future. I hope to learn more about [topic/subject] during my time here and am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you for listening to my introduction. I look forward to getting to know all of you better.

FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE-multiple choice

Choose the best word to complete the sentence based on the context. 1. I am interested in learning a new ______, such as French or Spanish. A. hobby B. language C. sport D. subject 2. My roommate is always playing loud music, and it's really ______. A. enjoyable B. relaxing C. annoying D. interesting3. I am trying to improve my ______ skills by practicing every day. A. writing B. speaking C. listening D. reading 4. I love going to the ______ to watch movies on the big screen. A. theater B. park C. museum D. library 5. It's important to ______ your goals and work towards achieving them. A. forget B. remember C. ignore D. abandon

Past/Present Tenses for Self Introduction - multiple choice

1.______ (study) computer science is my passion, and I ______ (enjoy) every minute of it. A. Studying/enjoyed B. Studied/enjoying C. Studying/enjoy D. Studied/enjoyed 2. Last year, I ______ (intern) at a startup where I ______ (learn) a lot about entrepreneurship. A. Intern/learn B. Interned/learn C. Interned/learned D. Intern/learned 3. I ______ (come) from a small town in Indiana, but now I ______ (live) in Chicago for school. A. Came/lived B. Come/lived C. Came/live D. Come/live4. In high school, I ______ (play) soccer and ______ (run) track. A. Played/ran B. Play/ran C. Played/run D. Play/run 5. This semester, I ______ (take) four classes, including computer science, math, and English. A. Take B. Took C. Taking D. Taken 6. I ______ (meet) a lot of interesting people at school, and I ______ (look) forward to making even more friends. A. Met/looked B. Meet/looked C. Met/looking D. Meet/looking7. ______ (prepare) for exams can be stressful, but I ______ (feel) more confident when I study with friends. A. Preparing/feel B. Prepared/feel C. Preparing/felt D. Prepared/felt

Tenses / Prepositions - multiple choice exercise

1. I'm currently ______ (study) computer science ______ the University of California, Los Angeles. A. Studying/at B. Studying/on C. Studying/in D. Studying/with 2. I've always been interested ______ programming, and I started learning ______ a young age. A. In/at B. At/in C. In/from D. At/from 3. In/at Last summer, I had an internship ______ Google, and I learned a lot ______ the company culture. A. At/about B. In/about C. At/from D. In/from 4. ______ high school, I played soccer ______ my school's team and we won the state championship. A. In/with B. At/on C. In/for D. At/with Answer: C. In/for 5. My plans ______ the future include working ______ a software development company and eventually starting my own business. A. For/in B. In/on C. With/in D. In/for 6. I'm really excited ______ the opportunity to study abroad ______ my junior year. A. About/in B. For/at C. About/during D. For/during 7. I'm interested ______ learning more ______ artificial intelligence and machine learning. A. In/about B. At/with C. With/about D. In/with

Reading - Blog about Self Presentation.

Which idea in each section do you think is the most important?

Self Introduction - role play

Work in small groups and read the information. Then choose an industry for your company. Prepare a professional identity for yourself using the template on the following slide and think about how you will present yourself to your group.

Self Introduction - role play

Communication across cultures

How do cross-cultural differences affect the way we approach Small Talk?

Each culture has a different communication method. There are nuances from country to country and sometimes even from particular regions within a country. These variances make up their own special way of talking to one another. One comparison that is often made regarding the different ways people in certain regions or countries communicate is whether the area is a “Peach” culture or a “Coconut” culture.

Article

Peach/Open Cultures

Coconut/Reserved Cultures

Welcoming to people they have just metto people they have just met

Don’t reveal much about themselves in conversation

Rarely smile at a stranger

Don't engage in conversations easily

Topics are work-related rather than personal

open-minded

reserved

grumpy

self-assured

outgoing

outspoken

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Enjoy your learning experience!