Unit 3: I’m Terrible at Names.

Dialogue Role Playing 1

A Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jeff Daniels.

B Nice to meet you, Daniels. My name is Nicole Kidman.

A Nice to meet you too. Sorry, but I’m terrible at names.

Dialogue Role Playing 2

A Jack, have you met Judy?

B No, I haven't.

A Judy, this is Jack.

B Judy, it’s a pleasure to meet you.

A The pleasure is all mine.

Pattern Drills

Today's Pattern

I’m terrible at something.

Teacher’s Turn

• I'm terrible at names.

• I'm terrible at math / science.

• I'm terrible at swimming / singing.

Key Expressions

Allow me to introduce myself.

Similar Expressions

• Let me introduce myself.

It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Similar Expressions

• (It’s) Nice to meet you.

• (I’m) Glad (happy, delighted) to meet you.

• (It’s a) Pleasure meeting you.

• The pleasure is all mine.

Questions

How many people are there in your family?

Sample Answer

• There are 5 people in my family. My family includes my parents, an older sister, younger brother, and myself.

Could you introduce your sister (father, mother, brother, wife, etc.) to me?

Sample Answer

• My older sister’s name is Jessie and she’s a nurse.

If your best friend had to introduce you, what would he/she say? Give a few details.

Sample Answer

• This is John. He’s a great friend. He’s been working at a trading company for three years.