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VII. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE / CLIL
Everyday English
Making introductions and responding to them
1. Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box. Then practise them in pairs. 🎧
A. It's nice to meet you all
B. I'd like you to meet
C. this is
D. Pleased to meet you
1.
Ms Hoa: Good morning, class. (1) _____ Mr Paul Smith. He's a culture specialist. Today, he'll talk about cultural diversity in the UK.
Mr Smith: Hello, everyone. (2) _____.
Class: Good morning, Mr Smith. It's nice to meet you too!
2.
Mai: Nam, (3) _____ Alan Samson, our new classmate from Australia... Alan, this is my friend, Nam.
Nam: (4) _____, Alan.
Alan: Pleased to meet you too.
2. Work in groups of three. Use the models in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is A, the others are B and C. Use the expressions below to help you.
1. A is a teacher, B is an exchange student from the US, and C represents the class. A introduces B to the whole class. B and C respond to the introduction.
2. A is a member and B is the president of ASEAN culture club. C is a new member. B introduces C to A. A and C respond to the introduction.
| Useful expressions |
| Introducing people | Responding |
| Formal/Semi-formal • I'd like you to meet... • I'd like to introduce/present... • It's a pleasure to introduce ... • May I introduce/present...? | Formal/Semi-formal • It's nice to meet you. • How nice to meet you. • It's a pleasure to meet you. • How do you do? |
| Informal • This is ... • I want you to meet... • Let me introduce you to... • Please meet... • Have you met...? | Informal • Hi, great/nice to meet you. • Pleased/Happy to meet you. |
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Culture
1. Read the text and put a tick (✓) or cross (X) in the box next to the pictures to show the appropriate behaviour in different cultures.
Culture SHOCK
Culture shock refers to feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be caused by language barriers, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get used to the local tipping culture. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.
The best way to overcome culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving there. You should try to focus on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural diversity helps understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences, and promote personal growth.
Research says that almost two-thirds to three-quarters of the world drive on the right, while only a quarter to one-third of the world drive on the left including the UK and Australia. Or you may find out that things that you're used to are banned in another country. In Singapore, for example, the sale of chewing gum is illegal and Singaporeans take this law very seriously. So always remember that culture shock is not a bad experience, but the beginning of an exciting learning journey to cultural diversity.
1. The US ⬜
2. Japan ⬜
3. The UK ⬜
4. Singapore ⬜
2. Work in groups. Discuss the questions.
What kind of culture shock do you think foreigners may experience in Viet Nam? What will you do to help them overcome it?
