English Learning for Beginners: Introducing Someone
Dialogue
Alice: Hi Bob! Oh, who’s this?
Bob: Alice! Good to see you! Alice, this is Charlie. Charlie, this is Alice.
Charlie: (Bows slightly with a mischievous grin) Enchanted to make your acquaintance, Alice. Bob has… mentioned you.
Alice: (Laughing) Enchanted? Oh dear! All good things, I hope, Charlie! It’s lovely to meet you too.
Bob: Charlie’s my new chess nemesis. He believes he possesses the strategic prowess to dethrone me.
Charlie: (Adjusts imaginary monocle) Indeed, Bob. My tactics are, shall we say,… unexpected.
Alice: Unexpected sounds like my kind of fun! So, Charlie, what noble profession occupies your time when you’re not plotting chess coups?
Charlie: I am a purveyor of feline solace – a professional cat whisperer. And a part-time theoretician of existential breakfast cereals.
Alice: (Eyes wide) A cat whisperer! And existential breakfast cereals? Bob, why do your friends always sound like they walked out of a very interesting novel?
Bob: (Shrugs playfully) I attract the unique, Alice. Speaking of unique, Charlie, Alice here creates the most magnificent cookies known to humankind.
Charlie: (Gasps dramatically) Magnificent cookies! A culinary legend walks among us! Alice, I propose an alliance. My strategic insights for your baked wonders.
Alice: (Amused) That sounds like a delicious deal, Charlie! Bob, are you sure you want to risk losing your chess crown when such delectable stakes are involved?
Bob: (Groans theatrically) You see what I deal with, Alice? He’s bribing me with cookies now! It was great meeting you, Charlie, even if you are trying to steal my friends and my cookies.
Charlie: The pleasure was undeniably mutual, Alice. And the future cookies, of course.
Alice: You two are hilarious! See you around, Bob, Charlie!
Bob: Bye Alice!
Charlie: Farewell, Cookie Queen!
Current Situation
“Introducing someone” is a fundamental social skill used constantly in everyday life. Whether you’re at a party, a new job, a school event, or just out with friends, you’ll often find yourself needing to bring people together. It’s more than just saying names; it’s about making others feel comfortable and included. In today’s interconnected world, where we meet people from diverse backgrounds through work, travel, or even online communities, mastering introductions helps build bridges, foster new relationships, and create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved. It’s a simple act of politeness that can make a big difference!
Key Phrases
- Introducing someone:
- “This is [Name].” Example: “This is my friend, Sarah.”
- “I’d like you to meet [Name].” Example: “I’d like you to meet my colleague, Tom.”
- “[Name], meet [Other Name].” Example: “Bob, meet Alice. Alice, meet Bob.”
- Responding to an introduction:
- “Nice to meet you.” Example: “Nice to meet you, Charlie!”
- “Pleased to meet you.” (Slightly more formal) Example: “Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith.”
- “Hello / Hi [Name].” Example: “Hello Alice, nice to meet you.”
- Asking for clarification (if you didn’t catch the name):
- “Sorry, what was your name again?” Example: “You’re Mark, right? Sorry, what was your name again?”
- “Could you repeat your name?” (More formal) Example: “Could you repeat your name, please?”
- Polite closing:
- “It was nice meeting you.” Example: “It was nice meeting you, Emily. I hope to see you again.”
Grammar Points
1. The Verb “To Be” (Present Simple)
This is one of the most important verbs in English! It’s used to describe who or what someone/something is.
- Forms:
- I am (I’m)
- You are (You’re)
- He/She/It is (He’s/She’s/It’s)
- We are (We’re)
- They are (They’re)
- Examples from dialogue:
- “Who is this?” → “This is Charlie.”
- “I am a cat whisperer.”
- “Her cookies are legendary.”
2. Possessive Adjectives
These words show ownership or belonging. They come before a noun.
- Forms:
- my (belongs to me)
- your (belongs to you)
- his (belongs to him)
- her (belongs to her)
- its (belongs to it)
- our (belongs to us)
- their (belongs to them)
- Examples from dialogue:
- “Charlie’s my new chess nemesis.”
- “My tactics are unexpected.”
- “Her cookies are legendary.”
3. Basic Question Words (Wh-Questions)
We use these words to ask for specific information.
- Who: Asks about a person. Example: “Who‘s this?” (Who is this?)
- What: Asks about a thing, action, or idea. Example: “What do you do?”
Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using “is”, “am”, or “are”.
- Hi, I ____ Alice.
- This ____ my friend, Bob.
- We ____ at a party.
- She ____ a fantastic baker.
- You ____ a cat whisperer, Charlie? That’s cool!
Exercise 2: Match the Introduction to the Response
Match the introduction in Column A with the correct response in Column B.
Column A (Introduction)
- This is my sister, Clara.
- I’d like you to meet my boss, Mr. Lee.
- Hi Mark, meet my friend, Lily.
- Sorry, what was your name again?
Column B (Response)
- Nice to meet you, Lily!
- It’s Emma. Nice to meet you too!
- Pleased to meet you, Mr. Lee.
- Hello Clara, nice to meet you.
Exercise 3: Put the Words in Order
Rearrange the words to make correct sentences.
- meet / nice / you / to
- this / is / friend / my / Tom
- do / what / you / ?
- cat / a / I / am / whisperer
Answers
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
- Hi, I am Alice.
- This is my friend, Bob.
- We are at a party.
- She is a fantastic baker.
- You are a cat whisperer, Charlie? That’s cool!
Exercise 2: Match the Introduction to the Response
- a. → 4
- b. → 3
- c. → 1
- d. → 2
Exercise 3: Put the Words in Order
- Nice to meet you.
- This is my friend, Tom.
- What do you do?
- I am a cat whisperer.
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