Formal Self Introduction Techniques

Self Introduction (Formal)

• Start with a polite greeting like "Good morning," "Good afternoon," or "Good evening," or simply "Hello."
• Introduce your name using "My name is..." or "I am...", for example, "Good morning, my name is Anna Tyrie."
• Mention your origin and current residence, for example, "I am from (country), and I currently live in (city)."
• Use the present perfect tense when describing past moves, for example, "I am originally from (country), but I moved to (city, country) five years ago."
• Consider including your hometown for context.
• Note your level of education and your field of study.
• If you already finished your studies, use phrases like "I have a degree in...", "I graduated with a degree in...", or "I have a Master's/Doctorate in...".
• If you're still studying, use phrases like "I am currently pursuing...", "I am in my...", or "I plan to be doing...".
• Briefly explain your job using phrases like "I work as a...", "I am currently employed as a...", or "I work in the ... sector as...".
• If you manage a team or department, mention it, for example, "I manage/lead the ... department at ... handling...".
• Add a professional touch by mentioning a hobby or interest.
• Be prepared to share a fun fact about yourself.

Self Introduction (Informal)

• Use casual greetings "Hi," "Hey," or "What's up?"
• Introduce yourself in a relaxed way, like "I'm..." or "My name's..., but you can call me...".
• Briefly mention your origin and current residence, for example, "I'm originally from (country), but now I live in (city)."
• Keep your education brief, using phrases like "I studied...", "I just finished my degree in...".
• Informally describe your job, such as "I work as a...", or "I'm a student and I'm studying...".
• Connect with others by mentioning what you enjoy, for example, "In my free time, I love...", or "I'm really into...".
• Share an interesting or amusing fact about yourself.

Advanced English Words with "il-", "ir-", and "in-" Prefixes

• "il-" words signify a negative or lack of something.
  • "illegible": (difficult to read) Example: "His handwriting was so illegible, I thought it was written in hieroglyphics."
  • "illogical": (not making sense) Example: "Saying you don't need a coat when it's minus five degrees is illogical. Unless you're a penguin."
  • "illegitimate": (not authorized by law) Example: "The illegitimate king tried to take over the throne, but everyone knew he had no right to wear the crown."
• "ir-" words describe things that don't fit or lack order.
  • "irrelevant": (not related) Example: "We were talking about movies, and then he started talking about pizza. How irrelevant was that?"
  • "irresistible": (unable to resist) Example: "The smell of fresh cookies was irresistible. I ate five before dinner."
  • ****"irresponsible": (not taking care) Example: "Leaving the front door open when you have three kittens is irresponsible."
  • "irreparable": (can't by fixed) Example: "The damage to the antique vase was irreparable."
  • "irrational": (makes no sense) Example: "Her fear of squirrels was completely irrational."
• "in-" words describe things that are not as they should be.
  • "inadequate": (not enough) Example: "This tiny chair is inadequate for my giant dog."
  • "inaccessible": (can't be reached) Example: "The Wi Fi signal is completely inaccessible in the mountains."
  • "inaccurate": (not correct) Example: "His guess about my age was inaccurate. By ten years!"
  • "incapable": (unable to do something) Example: "I am incapable of saying no to free pizza."
  • "incomparable": (the best) Example: "Her kindness is incomparable. There's really no one like her."
  • "incompatible": (doesn't work together) Example: "My new phone and old charger were incompatible."
  • "inconceivable": (impossible to imagine) Example: "It's inconceivable to think that we once lived without the internet."

English Fluency

• Understanding and using English jokes demonstrates fluency because it shows comprehension of nuance, wordplay, and cultural references.
• Puns, or plays on words, enhance vocabulary by exploring different meanings and sounds of words.
• Corny jokes are attempts at humor that are often overused and unoriginal.
• Jokes are cultural and situational—understanding them requires familiarity with language and social contexts.

Theme Park Visit

• Alton Towers is located in the UK and is a popular theme park.
• Alton Towers Theme Park is a large park with many rides and attractions.
• The park opened in 1980 but the stately home and gardens have been around for much longer.
• Alton Towers has many roller coasters, crazy rides, and other family friendly attractions.

Travel Tips

• Comfortable shoes are essential for walking around such a large park.
• Having loose change for the arcades is useful.
• Check your children's heights to ensure they meet the requirements for each ride.
• A good backpack and possibly a stroller are recommended.
• Consider downloading the Theme Park app to plan your day around shows and events.
• You can extend your visit by staying a night at the park, which often includes a second day in the park for free or at a discounted rate.
• Alton Towers has other activities you can consider like a water park and a crazy golf course.
• The monorail is an efficient way to travel between the car parks, hotels, and the front entrance.

Activities

• Alton Towers has a Sea Life Centre with a variety of marine creatures like starfish, stingrays, crabs, leafcutter ants, jellyfish, and eels.
• There is a large playground for children to enjoy in CBeebiesland.
• There is a haunted house ride in the spooky woods for those who dare try it.
• CBeebiesland has Justin's house filled with soft balls where families can have fun.
• Taking a packed lunch can help save money on fast food.
• Look out for walk around characters, puppets, and interactive entertainment.

Learning English with this Video

• You can learn useful English phrases and practice your English skills while watching this video.
• The video demonstrates how to use English to communicate with other people and how to understand different types of humour.
• There are many opportunities to learn conversational English and understand cultural nuances.