Introduction
What is introduction ?
- Introduction is an expression of introduction to know one's identity, we need to introduce ourselves to a clearer communication process with whom we talk, about what we are talking about and other conditions.
- There are two forms of introduction that is formal and informal
a. formal introduction
A formal introduction is used when you introduce yourself in a formal room for example. Self in front of class, workroom, meeting room and Official forums, such as seminars ,. Formal intakes are used in formal situations.
Here are some Exspression and Responses for formal introduction
Expression Formal Introduction
- Good morning. My name is Beny
- Please, allow me to introduce myself.
- May I introduce myself. My name is Kasih
- Would you mind if I introduce myself. My name is Kasih
- Let me introduce myself
- I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kasih
- Good evening. My name is Beny.
- May I introduce myself? I’m Beny.
- Let me introduce myself. My name is Beny.
- How do you do? My name is Beny.
Responses
- Good morning, how do you do?
- How do you do, nice to meet you?
- Oh, hello, nice to meet you
- I am Kasih / my name’s Kasih
- Hi /Hello Mr Beny
- Hi, I’m Kasih. Glad to meet you.
- Hello. My name’s Kasih. Pleased to meet you.
- Good evening. I’m Kasih. How do you do?
- How do you do? My name is Kasih. Nice to meet you.
Example of formal Introduction :
- Let me intoduce my self. My name is Ismail. I’m sixteen year old. I was born an Oktober 17th 1987 in Subang, where I live till nowdays. I study at SMK Subang.
- let me introduce myself. My name is ARIE DWI PRASETYO, and you can call me “ARIE”. I am one of a million babies who will be born in the Indonesia in 1994. I was born in Mojokerto on 18th October 1994. I live at Anjasmoro street, Bangun village, RT/RW: 003/001, Dk. Ploso. Subdistrict: Pungging, Regency: Mojokerto, Post Code: 61384. I am studying in SMK Negeri 5 Surabaya in the 12th grade with the skills competencies of Chemical Industry.My hobbies are cycling, listen the music , reading comics, watch movie and comedy because that all make me happy and entertain my self. I was the youngest of two sisters. I have one sister, her name is Weni Piji Lestari. She was married with one child. I have pleasant personality. I’m very friendly,sometimes Iam shy if I meet new people. Sometimes I become annoying person and selfish. I like study hard and I smile a lot. :DI have a parents who very loving me. They are never mind to accept all my desire. After I am finishing my study, I want to give my parents is happiness that previous ever they give me.
a. Informal Introduction
Informal introduction is used when you introduce yourself to someone at about the same age with you. Informal introduction id used in a non formal situation. Usually used on unofficial events or forums, such as introductions when in public meet new friends or friends. Commonly used words are as follows :
- Here are some Exspression and Responses for informal introduction
Expression Informal introduction
- Hello, I am Kasih Nice to meet you
- Hi, I am Kasih Nice to meet you
- Excuse me. I am Kasih what’s your ?
- Hi, what’s your name ?
Responses
- Hi, I am Beny. Nice to meet you
- Hello, I am Beny Nice to meet you
- I am Beny
- Hello. I am Beny / My name’s
Example of informal introduction :
Hi friends My name is Jack Ortiz. But please call me Jack or Carlitos. Carlitos is a Spanish name which means that Masculine in English. I was born in Texas on 31 October 1998. I am 18 years old. I live at Austin No. 40 Round Rock, Texas. I live with my parents. I am single and I am a student. I study at The University of Texas. I have taken a Business as my majoring.
How to create a good Introduction?
The thing you should know is about the 3 main points in conveying a material:
§ Opening
§ Main Idea
§ Closing
A. Opening
Is the first step where you should open by saying greeting.
Greeting has 2 types:
§ Formal / Official: Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening.
§ Informal / Unofficial: Hi, Hello
Example in the sentence:
Good morning Mr. Rudolph, I would like to introduce myself. (Formal)
Hi friends, I will introduce myself. (Informal)
B. Main Idea
Is the essence of the material to be delivered. In this case the Introduction.
What are the content in Introduction?
· Name
· Place and Date Born
· Age
· Address
· Status
· Religion
· Blood Code
· Hobby
· Family Background
1. Name
Name there are 2 kinds:
· Full Name - Original Name
· Nick Name - Popular Name
2. Place and Date Born
To make a sentence about Place and Date Born you will use the preposition:
· In to Place
· On for Date
Example in Sentence:
I was born in Texas on 31 October 1998
3. Age
Example in Sentence:
· I am 18 years old.
4. Address
Example in Sentence:
· I live in Texas. Still common
· I live at Austin No 40 Round Rock, Texas. Specific lebis
5. Status / Status
Status has 2 types:
· Marital Status / Relationship
· Occupation
Example in Sentence:
· I am single. - Marital Status.
· I am a student. - Occupation.
6. Religion
Example in Sentence:
I am a Moslem.
· If you are Muslim - I am a Moslem.
· If you are Christian - I am a Christian.
· If you are Hindus - I am a Hindoo.
· If you are Buddhist-I am a Buddhist.
7. Blood Code
Example in Sentence:
· My blood code is O
8. Hobby
· Hobbies are important in delivering introductory material / Introduction. Because of the hobby of chatter can be closer and familiar.
Example in Sentence :
· I like playing the guitar and listening to the music.
9. Family Background
For Family Background, you can simply introduce your family in general.
Before introducing your family, it's a good idea to open it using the following sentence:
· I would like to tell my family.
C. Closing
Is a cover sentence or often called Leave Taking
Example in Sentence:
· I think that's enough. Thanks for your time and your attention. It's nice to see you.
