Level 1 - 1.a Situations: Introducing Others

[rcp]

Conversation Practice

These types of introductions involve three people:
A: The introducer (who knows both B and C)
B: Introducee (knows A but not C)
C: Introducee (knows A but not B)



Example,
A: Have you two met each other?
B: No, we haven't.
A: Kraz , this is Nhocty. Nhocty this is Kraz.
(B and C smile and shake hands.)
B: Nice to meet you Nhocty.
C: Nice to meet you too, Kraz.


Follow-up:
After you have been introduced to someone, it is polite to ask a few general questions* to get acquainted.

For example,
B: Where are you from, Nhocty?
C: I'm from Danang.

B: Danang, which part?
C: Liên Chiểu, the district. How about you, Kraz ?
B: Saigon--a place called Chợ Bến Thành. It's near Bạch Đằng port.
C: How do you know Binho (A)?
B: She is my friend from ĐNN.





Practice introducing your friends to each other.

Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate).


*When meeting someone for the first time, it is not appropriate to ask certain types of questions.Do NOT ask:

• A person's age
• Birth date
• Salary
• Weight
• Marital status

You may ask general questions about the situation.

• How do you know Binho (the person who introduced us)?
• Are you a student at this university?
• Is this your first time here?
• What do you do for a living?
• How long have you been working for (company)?

Thanks for reading and practicing

--- rcp ---

 

[w0nb1n]

1.b Situations: Phone conversations

* You are callers

- Hello?
- Is that Kraz?
- Can I speak to Kraz?
- May I speak to Kraz?

* You are receivers

- This is Kraz speaking, who's that?
- Who's speaking, please?
- Who's calling, please?

* When you ask the callers to wait

- One moment please.
- Just a minutes please.
- Hold on please.
- Hang on please.

* When you ask the callers to leave messages

- Can you leave the messages?
- Can I take your messages?
- Would you like to leave a message?
- Would you like him/her to call you back?

* When calling wrong number

- I'm afraid you got a wrong number.
- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number.

* When asking the receiver to transfer the line.

- Could you please transfer the line to Ms Kraz?

* When finish talking

- Nice talking to you.
- Talk to you later.

 

[minhphuc]

1.c Situations: Asking for directions

* Asking for directions.
I'am visiting Danang city. I'm going to Chi Lang stadium but I don't know how to get there?

I ask for directions:

How do I get to Chi Lang stadium?
Can you tell me the best way of getting to Chi Lang stadium?
What's the quickest way of getting to Chi Lang stadium?
Can you tell me how to reach Chi Lang stadium please?
Can you tell me how to get to Chi Lang stadium please?
Can you tell me the way to Chi Lang stadium please?
Can you tell me where Chi Lang stadium is?
Could you give me directions to Chi Lang stadium?

* In this situation

Could you give me the direction to Chi Lang stadium, w0nb1n?

In case I'm from Han river bridge.
And I'm at entrance into Danang General Hospital.

 

[binho243]

Conversation Starters - What do you say after saying "Hello"

You've just been introduced to someone new, or you've decided to initiate a conversation with someone you'd like to get to know. So, what do you say after “Hello, nice to meet you?”
A lot of us draw a blank and squirm during an uncomfortable silence. But it doesn't have to be that way. All you need is a great conversation starter. Having a few really great conversation starters in mind is essential if you want to be an expert in the art of conversation.

What is a great conversation starter?


A great conversation starter is a question or statement that elicits more than a yes, no, or any other one-word response. It also causes the potential conversation partner to think, at least a little bit.
“Do you have the time?” is not a great conversation starter because your conversation partner can simply say “no” or “its 12:30” and that’s the end of the conversation.
What does a great conversation starter consist of?


A great conversation starter would be “That’s a beautiful watch, can I ask where you got it?”
That questions serves three purposes. One, it causes your conversation partner to think about the question. Most people don't have where they purchased an item on the tip of their tongue, so some thought will have to go into the question. Two, saying “can I ask” makes you sound less pushy. Three, paying someone a compliment is a good way to create instant rapport. After all, who doesn't like a good compliment, and by default, the person who gave it?
Another great way to construct a conversation starter is by giving a little bit of personal information. A good example would be “I met the bride in college. Where did you meet her?”
This conversation starter also serves three purposes. Now that the person you are talking to knows a little bit of personal information about you, he will feel more comfortable divulging personal information about himself. Also, the answer to the question “Where did you meet her?” can elicit quiet a lengthy response. Third, you've kindly given your conversation partner a “free bee” conversation starter to use on you. Once she is finished responding to your question, she can ask, “So, what college did you and the bride attend?” That’s a great way to keep a conversation going.

It’s easy to do, so why not get started


As you can see, coming up with great conversation starters is not all that difficult. Simply take the time to think about a situation where you might want to engage in a conversation, and tailor a conversation starter for it. Are you going to be standing on a long line at the supermarket this afternoon? You might say to someone, “The lines in this place are ridiculous. Is it always this crowded?” Who knows where the conversation can go from there.
After a while, you'll become so good at it that you'll be able to come up with great conversations starters on the fly. Then you'll never again be at a loss after saying, “Hello, nice to meet you.”

 

[binho243]

NOW IT'S TIME TO PRACTICE !!!! ​

Let's practice three types of conversation above (given by Rcp, Minhphuc and Wonbin) through a game. The rule is : Try to apply what you have learned to make a conversation last as long as you want after my given sample. Try to imagine !!!!! (All members of Our Club ! Be a character in this play. Say whatever you want, ensure that the conversation or the story should not end. Who makes it stop will be punished. Who has the good start for the next will be rewarded.)
Are you ready--y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y ! 1 ! 2 ! 3 ! Begin !


- Ring !!! Ring !!! Ring !!!!
- Hello ! Is this Wonbin ?
- ....... (Continue please !)

 

[w0nb1n]

- Ring !!! Ring !!! Ring !!!!
- Hello ! Is this Wonbin ?
- ....... (Continue please !)

- This is w0nb1n speaking, who's that?
- Your voice is too familiar.
- Is that Binho?

 

[binho243]

No, I'm Kraz, from Saigon. Do you still remember ? I came to Danang 5 months ago, met a lot of people like Leocay, Sam, Nhocty, Big, Bimap ....
(P.S : All of the members can play the role of any person providing that you can keep the story go on). GO ON !

 

[leocay]

oh, really? I think you're binho. Your voice looks like her. So can you tell me How does she look?:-&

 

[minhphuc]

Do you see about Binho, Leocay?

I really haven't seen her yet. I think w0nb1n can help you.

w0nb1n, are you busy? What are you doing? I haven't seen you for some days.

 

[keomut_hue]

this is w0nb1n. im busy now.pls wait...uhm...just a moment...thks(hehe)

 

[binho243]

1.c Situations: Asking for directions

* Asking for directions.
I'am visiting Danang city. I'm going to Chi Lang stadium but I don't know how to get there?

I ask for directions:

How do I get to Chi Lang stadium?
Can you tell me the best way of getting to Chi Lang stadium?
What's the quickest way of getting to Chi Lang stadium?
Can you tell me how to reach Chi Lang stadium please?
Can you tell me how to get to Chi Lang stadium please?
Can you tell me the way to Chi Lang stadium please?
Can you tell me where Chi Lang stadium is?
Could you give me directions to Chi Lang stadium?

* In this situation

Could you give me the direction to Chi Lang stadium, w0nb1n?

In case I'm from Han river bridge.
And I'm at entrance into Danang General Hospital.

Some ways of giving directions :
Rẽ phải.
Turn right.
Rẽ phải bên ngoài khách sạn.
Turn right outside the hotel.
Rẽ trái.
Turn left.
Rẽ trái tại đèn giao thông.
Turn left at the traffic lights.
Qua đường.
Cross.
Qua đường tại đèn giao thông kế tiếp.
Cross at the next set of lights.
Đi thẳng.
Walk straight.
Cứ đi thẳng con đường đó.
Walk straight up the street.\
..............