MEETING 3

Summary

In this online English learning class, the instructor introduces a lesson on self-introduction and greetings. The session covers essential skills like introducing oneself, identifying greetings, and practicing intonation for effective communication. The instructor provides examples of how to greet and introduce oneself, including phrases and responses for various situations. The class also delves into rising and falling intonations, highlighting their importance in yes/no questions and statements. Students are encouraged to practice speaking with good pronunciation and intonation through video recordings, with assignments submitted via Google Classroom.

Takeaways

• 😀 Greetings are essential when meeting someone for the first time, and the most common response is to state your name, occupation, or location.
• 😀 There are four key learning goals for this English lesson: 1) giving examples of self-introduction, 2) identifying greetings, 3) learning expressions for introducing oneself, and 4) practicing oral English for self-introduction.
• 😀 Intonation plays an important role in how sentences are understood. Rising intonation is used for yes/no questions, while falling intonation is used for statements.
• 😀 Common greetings include questions like 'How are you?' or 'How are you doing?', with responses like 'Fine, thanks' or 'Not bad'.
• 😀 To introduce yourself, you can say 'Hello, my name is [Name]. I am from [Location].' Other personal information can include your job, hobbies, or address.
• 😀 Intonation practice is divided into rising and falling tones: rising for questions like 'Are you [Name]?', falling for statements like 'You are [My friend]'.
• 😀 For yes/no questions, intonation usually rises, while for wh-questions or statements, the intonation falls.
• 😀 Students are encouraged to practice self-introduction and intonation through speaking exercises and oral video submissions.
• 😀 Practice intonation by repeating after examples, focusing on making your voice rise or fall appropriately based on the sentence's type.
• 😀 At the end of the lesson, students are asked to record a video introducing themselves and send it for evaluation via Google Classroom.

Q & A

What is the main topic of this English learning class?

The main topic of the class is 'Introducing Oneself' with a focus on greetings, self-introduction, and competence indicators for practicing English.

What are the four learning goals for students in this class?

The four learning goals are: 1) To give examples for introducing oneself, 2) To identify items of greetings, 3) To tell some expressions for introducing oneself, 4) To practice introducing oneself orally in English.

What is the first thing people usually tell when meeting someone for the first time?

The first thing people usually tell when meeting someone for the first time is their name. They may also share additional details like occupation, address, or hobbies.

What are some common greetings and responses mentioned in the class?

Some common greetings are 'Hi, how are you?' and 'How are you doing?' The typical responses include 'Fine, thanks', 'Not bad', 'Very well, thanks', 'Pretty good', and 'I'm hanging in there'.

What is the difference between rising and falling intonation?

Rising intonation occurs when the pitch of the voice goes up, often used in yes/no questions. Falling intonation occurs when the pitch goes down, generally used in statements and Wh-questions.

How is rising intonation used in yes/no questions?

In yes/no questions, rising intonation is used because these questions typically begin with auxiliary verbs such as 'is', 'are', 'do', 'did', etc.

What should students practice for good intonation in this class?

Students are encouraged to practice speaking with correct intonation, paying attention to rising intonation for yes/no questions and falling intonation for Wh-questions and statements. They should also practice pronunciation and record their speaking for feedback.

How should the sentence 'Are you Jim?' be intonated?

'Are you Jim?' should be spoken with rising intonation because it is a yes/no question, starting with the auxiliary verb 'are'.

What is the purpose of practicing greetings and self-introduction in this class?

The purpose is to help students improve their ability to introduce themselves, engage in basic conversations, and develop their speaking skills in English, especially for online or real-life interactions.

What is the final assignment for the students in this class?

The final assignment is for students to record a video or audio practicing their self-introduction and greetings with good pronunciation and intonation, then submit their recordings via Google Classroom.