Introducing Oneself

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MAKING AN INTRODUCTION
Do you work here? Can I have your name please?
My name starts with hor hip. Can you guess what
it is?
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MAKING AN INTRODUCTION
Whats your name? And where do you work?
My name starts with kor kai. My workplace starts
with thor thong.
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MAKING AN INTRODUCTION
Whats your position? Are you a secretary?
What makes me look like a secretary?
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WHAT TO INTRODUCE
What should I say in my self-introduction?
A formal self-introduction typically includes the
speakers first name and family name, position,
and work organization, as shown
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ADDING A PRENAME
Can I include a prename, rank, or professional
prename to my self-introduction?
General Prenames Im Mr. Thanong Sabaidee. My
name is Miss Linda Wong. Im Mrs. Sabaidee. My
name is Ms. Suksabai?
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ADDING A PRENAME
Can you tell me more about how to use Mr., Miss,
Mrs., and Ms.
-Mr. is for a man. -Miss is for an unmarried
woman. -Mrs. is for a married woman. -Ms. is for
an unidentified marital status woman
WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER?
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WHAT PRENAME?
Hopefully, I will have a chance to get married
soon. My boyfriend is studying in a secondary
school. My name is
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WHAT PRENAME?
Although I am always busy with my children, I
have a lot of time to enjoy my reading. My name
is
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WHAT PRENAME?
Mom, I dont want to study any more. I want to
go out and play with Jimmy. Mom is
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PROFESSIONAL PRENAMES
Hello! Im Dr. Somsri Tomyamkung. I teach
English at Mahasarakham University.
Dr. Tomyamkung, I may be late for your class.
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PROFESSIONAL PRENAMES
Well! Some positions and ranks can be used as
prenames in introducing a person. Here are some
examples Prime Ministry. Minister
President. Director
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FOR A RELAXING ATMOSPHERE
In a more relaxing atmosphere, self-introduction
may add some personal information of the
introducer, such as nickname, hometown, special
interests, and hobbies.
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My name is David Hampton. You can call me Ning.
I come from Sara Buri. Im now working at a
branch of Siam Commercial Bank in Maha Sarakham.
I like watching and playing football. When Im
free from work, I always go out to play football
with my friends.
INFORMAL INTRODUCTION
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I I ITV
INTRODUCE YOURSELF
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The introduction of oneself and that of someone
are quite similar in their contents although the
latter seems to contain greater information about
the introduced person than the former.
INTRODUCE SOMEONE
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Self-introduction comes with first personal
pronouns I and we, whereas the introduction
of someone uses third personal pronouns he,
she, it, and they. In addition, while
possessive pronouns my and our are used in a
self-introduction, his, her, its and
their are used in an introduction of someone.
INTRODUCE SOMEONE
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INTRODUCE EACH PERSON
This is my friend.. (Informal) Id like
to introduce my friend. (Formal) May I
introduce my friend..? (Formal)
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INTRODUCE EACH PERSON
This is my friend.. (Informal) Id like
to introduce my friend. (Formal) May I
introduce my friend..? (Formal)
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INTRODUCE EACH PERSON
This is my friend.. (Informal) Id like
to introduce my friend. (Formal) May I
introduce my friend..? (Formal)
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INTRODUCE EACH PERSON
This is my friend.. (Informal) Id like
to introduce my friend. (Formal) May I
introduce my friend..? (Formal)
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INTRODUCE EACH PERSON
This is my friend.. (Informal) Id like
to introduce my friend. (Formal) May I
introduce my friend..? (Formal)
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INTRODUCE EACH PERSON
This is my friend.. (Informal) Id like
to introduce my friend. (Formal) May I
introduce my friend..? (Formal)
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INTRODUCE EACH PERSON
This is my friend.. (Informal) Id like
to introduce my friend. (Formal) May I
introduce my friend..? (Formal)
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Can I have your name, please? Excuse me! Whats
your name? Where do you come from? What do you do
for your living? Can you tell me about your job?
INTRODUCE A CLASSMATE
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Are you a (banker)? You are a (teacher), arent
you? What do you like to do when you are free
from work? Where do you work?
INTRODUCE A CLASSMATE
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LET's START THE INTRODUCTION
Hi! Id like to introduce my friend..

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