LESSON 2 (50 Minutes)
Introducing Yourself in Professional Situations
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Introduce themselves in meetings and networking events
- Share professional background information
- Ask and answer introductory questions
- Speak with confidence in formal situations
Vocabulary Focus
Grammar Focus
WH-Questions
- What do you do?
- Where do you work?
- How long have you worked there?
- What are your responsibilities?
Lesson Procedure
1. Warm-Up (5 Minutes)
Activity: Find Someone Who
Students ask classmates questions.
Examples:
- Find someone who works part-time.
- Find someone who likes business English.
- Find someone who enjoys public speaking.
2. Presentation (10 Minutes)
Teacher Script
“When we introduce ourselves professionally, we usually include:
- Name
- Position
- Company
- Experience
- Purpose
These details help other people understand who we are.”
Model Introduction
“Good afternoon. My name is Angela Gomez. I’m a marketing assistant at Bright Media. I’ve worked there for three years. I’m here today to learn more about digital communication strategies.”
3. Listening and Repetition Practice (10 Minutes)
Teacher Reads the Script
“Hello everyone. I’m David Tan. I work as a project coordinator at Nexus Corporation. I’ve been with the company for five years. I enjoy managing team projects and learning new communication skills.”
Comprehension Questions
- What is David’s job?
- Where does he work?
- How long has he worked there?
Students Repeat the Script
Practice pronunciation and pacing.
4. Pair Practice with Scripts (10 Minutes)
Situation 1: Meeting a New Co-worker
Script
Student A:
“Hello. I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m Carla from the accounting department.”
Student B:
“Nice to meet you, Carla. I’m Ben from human resources.”
Student A:
“How long have you worked here?”
Student B:
“I’ve worked here for two years.”
Situation 2: Attending a Conference
Script
Student A:
“Good morning. My name is Leo Garcia. I work in IT support.”
Student B:
“Nice to meet you, Leo. I’m Andrea Cruz from the sales department.”
Student A:
“What brings you to this conference?”
Student B:
“I want to improve my communication skills.”
5. Group Networking Activity (10 Minutes)
Students walk around and introduce themselves to at least three classmates.
Required Questions
What do you do?
What company do you work for?
What skills do you want to improve?
Teacher monitors fluency and confidence.
6. Assessment (3 Minutes)
Students deliver a 30-second professional introduction.
7. Homework (2 Minutes)
Prepare a one-minute professional introduction for the next lesson.
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