STUDY GUIDE #104 – FLUENCY CLUB- TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF

1.      Tell me about yourself.

2.      What are 3 adjectives that describe you? Your strengths?

3.      What are the opposites of these adjectives? GAME:

Fast/ first/ rich/ good/ pretty/nice/ shy/ comfortable

4.      What have you learned recently?

5.      What did you do last weekend?

6.      What do you want to do this weekend?

7.      What is your perfect Sunday?

8.      What is your dream?

9.      GAME: 2 Truths and a Dream

10. GAME: 5 Objects that show us YOU

 Better Answers to ‘Tell me about yourself’

Three versions of an intro:

1. Very basic

My name is Ana. I’m from Mexico. I’m an engineer. I like music.

2. Improved

I’m Ana, I’m an engineer from Mexico City, and I work for a medical company. In my free time I love live music and weekend trips.

3. Best (for business / networking)

I’m Ana, an engineer based in Mexico City. I work for a medical company helping hospitals improve surgical procedures. Outside work, I recharge with live music and weekend trips. Right now, I’m focusing on improving my English to feel more confident in international meetings.

Questions:

• Which is best for a job interview?

• Which is best for casual conversation?

• What makes the third one stronger?

A simple formula:

Name + Location/Job + What you do (value) + 1–2 personal details + Current goal

From Elizabeth Elmer- Business English  & Communication Coach

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More:

https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-you-talk-to-yourself/