Nice to Meet You - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

Level	Topic	Speakers	Length
Easy	Introductions	Man – Girl	00:52

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are the kinds of questions you ask when meeting someone for the first time? Would you ask different questions depending on the age, social status, and gender of the person to whom you are speaking? Write down your ideas before you listen to the conversation.

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, exploring ideas, and sharing opinions.

In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way?
In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms.
For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate.

1. It’s fun to meet new people.
2. It’s easy to start a conversation with someone you don’t know.
3. I prefer meeting new people in a group rather than alone.
4. First impressions are very important when meeting someone.
5. Asking questions is a good way to get to know someone.
6. It’s important to be friendly when meeting new people.
7. I feel nervous when meeting someone for the first time.
8. People should introduce themselves with a smile.
9. It’s easy to make friends when you meet new people.
10. I feel happy when I meet someone who becomes my friend.

Listening Exercise

Listen to the recording and answer the questions. (See transcript)

Vocabulary and Sample Sentences

Here are some words that appear in the recording:

keep straight (verb): remember clearly
– You need to keep the facts straight if you want to pass the test.
nah (interjection): casual or slang way of saying “no.”
– Do you want to come to the party?
– Nah. I have other plans that evening.
homemaker (noun): one who manages a household especially as a spouse and parent
– His wife is a homemaker.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Mixed-Up Sentence | Gap-fill Exercise | Sentence Vocabulary Matching

Post-Listening Exercise

Introduce yourself to three other people in your class including information on your nationality, family, school, work, and hobbies.

Use the internet to do research on a famous person. Find out as much information as you can including the points mentioned in number one. Then, pretend you are that person and introduce yourself to other students in the class.

Online Investigation

People say hello and greet one another differently in the world. Some shake hands, and others hug each other. Use the internet to search for information about how people greet each other in the countries below. What do they say when they meet in formal or casual situations? What do people do when they greet each other?

Mexico
Japan
India
Ghana or Senegal
Philippines
Saudi Arabia, Yemen, or Oman
Thailand
the United States

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