Icebreakers, Introductions, and Leave Takings

Icebreakers, Introductions, and Leave Takings

Introduction: In this activity you will work with your partners to review useful questions and phrases to introduce yourself to someone as well as say goodbye. Complete the tasks below. 

Task 1: Breaking the Ice - Discuss the following questions with your partners.

• What are some common phrases you can use to introduce yourself?
• What are some questions you could ask someone to get to know someone you just met?
• What are some phrases you can use to say good bye to someone you just met?

Task 2: Play the Role - Improvise the following two dialogues between the people shaking hands in the photograph.

• Two people meeting each other for the first time.
• Two people saying good bye to each other after their first meeting.

Now, CLICK HERE to see a list of phrases. Analyze each phrase and discuss its function. Then improvise the same dialogue several more times trying to use the phrases from the list in an appropriate way.