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Now, have you ever had the following experiences?
- I couldn’t greet or introduce myself properly during an online English conversation.
- I couldn’t immediately say my birthday or where I live in English.
- I couldn’t explain my hobbies in an easy-to-understand way.
But don’t worry.
By reading this article,
- You will understand the importance of greetings in online English conversations and how to make a good first impression!
- You will learn tips for building trust and how to keep the conversation going smoothly when introducing yourself!
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Please take your time to read through it.
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Introduction
In general, polite greetings are very important to make a good first impression on others.
A first impression is the first step in building a relationship.
A proper greeting marks the beginning of communication and is also a way to show courtesy and respect to the other person.
In various situations in business and daily life, using correct greetings can help you smoothly proceed with a conversation and ease the atmosphere, especially with someone you meet for the first time.
For example, in a business situation, politely greeting someone with “Good morning” will make the other person perceive you as a polite person and increase the chances of a smooth conversation.
Self-introductions are also important.
Telling the other person your name, occupation, role, etc. will help them get to know you and build a relationship of trust.
For example, introducing yourself as “My name is Tanaka and I’m in charge of sales” when meeting someone for the first time will make it easier for the other person to understand your position and role.
In this way, greetings and self-introductions are essential skills for building effective communication.
By using these skills properly, communication will become smoother and you will be able to maintain good relationships with others.
Greetings and self-introductions in online English conversation
In online English conversation, proper greetings and self-introductions are important points for successful English learning.
These are essential elements for improving your English skills.
When meeting a teacher for the first time, it is very important to greet with a bright smile and introduce yourself concisely.
For example, a simple self-introduction such as “Hello! I’m Tanaka. My hobby is reading” is effective.
This will make the teacher interested in you and give you an opportunity to ask more questions.
In online English conversation, the teacher and student meet face-to-face through the screen, so the choice of words and the way you speak are especially important.
If students start the lesson with an appropriate greeting and self-introduction, it will be easier to build a relationship of trust with the teacher and start good communication.
As a result, you will be better prepared to proceed smoothly with the lesson and your learning will improve.
For example, if the teacher feels familiar with you, they will be more likely to teach you kindly.
The Importance of Greetings
Greetings are a very important factor in determining the first impression you give to others.
Greeting politely and confidently leaves a good impression on the other person.
For example, simply looking the other person in the eye and saying “Good morning” conveys respect and courtesy.
Greetings are the first step in building relationships.
Proper greetings help start a conversation smoothly and allow both parties to communicate in a relaxed state.
For example, saying “Hello, it’s a nice day today” to someone you meet for the first time makes it easier to start a conversation naturally.
Greetings also show courtesy and respect to the other person.
This is true in both business and everyday life.
Greetings lighten the mood and help start a relationship smoothly, especially with someone you meet for the first time.
For example, just saying “Thank you for your help” at the beginning of a business meeting will make the other person more likely to trust you.
Greetings are thus an important part of communication and a basic skill for maintaining good relationships.
The Importance of Self-Introductions
Self-introduction is a basic way to tell the other person your name, occupation, and role.
This helps fill the information gap between you and the other person.
For example, when you first meet someone, you can introduce yourself as “I’m Sato, and I’m in charge of accounting,” so the other person can immediately understand what kind of work you do.
Sharing your background and expertise through self-introduction helps build trust with the other person.
For example, if you say “I’ve been working in the IT industry for 10 years,” it will be easier for the other person to understand your experience and expertise, making it easier to build trust.
It is also important to clearly communicate your purpose and intentions in your self-introduction.
This will help the other person understand your position and the results you expect.
For example, saying “Today I would like to discuss my hobby, tennis,” will clarify the direction of the conversation.
Self-introductions are also a good way to start a conversation.
Through self-introductions, you can elicit questions and interests from the other person, and the conversation will progress naturally.
For example, if you say, “My hobby is hiking,” the other person might ask, “Where do you hike?”
In this way, introducing yourself is not just a formality, but an important tool for building effective communication.
Specific Methods
How to greet people
Say “Hello!” cheerfully and cheerfully:
Saying “Hello!” with a smile while looking at the camera will make the other person feel that you are friendly.
Saying a smile when greeting someone will leave a positive impression on the other person and will be the beginning of good communication.
Simple self-introduction:
By introducing yourself simply with “Nice to meet you! My name is [Your Name].“, you can start the conversation smoothly.
A concise self-introduction will make it easier for the other person to remember your name and make it easier to create a flow of conversation.
The importance of smiling:
Smiling when greeting someone is a way to convey friendliness and goodwill that cannot be conveyed by words alone.
For example, even if you are not good at English, smiling will give the other person a friendly impression of you.
A smile is a powerful communication tool that connects people across language differences.
Even if you are from different countries and cultures, a smile can create a common understanding, so try to smile when greeting people.
How to Introduce Yourself
About hobbies and work:
Introducing your job and hobbies in the form of “I work as a [Your Job] and I enjoy [Your Hobby]” can help to open up a conversation.
For example, introducing yourself in the form of “I work as a software engineer and I enjoy hiking on weekends” can make the other person interested in you and make it easier to find common hobbies and topics.
By introducing your hobbies, the other person can get a deeper understanding of your personality and lifestyle.
In addition, questions about your hobbies and finding common ground can help to spark conversation.
About your place of residence:
Introducing where you live in the form of “I live in [Your City]. It’s a beautiful place with [Characteristic]” can be a good way to start a conversation about your geographical background and culture.
For example, you could say, “I live in Tokyo. It’s a beautiful place with lots of cherry blossoms in spring.“
About events:
Talking about local events can help you find common ground and, if they’re interested in them, it’s a natural way to talk about culture and tourist spots.
You can also talk about your experiences if they’ve been to the same places.
Use a template
Below are some templates for effective self-introductions.
Use them as a reference and create an introduction that suits you.
Template 1
Teacher： Hello! How are you today?
Kotaro： Hello! I’m fine, thank you. How about you?
Teacher： I’m fine too, thank you. My name is Kate. What’s your name?
Kotaro： My name is Kotaro.
Teacher： The spelling of my name is K-A-T-E. How do you spell your name?
Kotaro： It’s K-O-T-A-R-O.
Teacher： Thank you, Kotaro. Where do you live?
Kotaro： I live in Japan. Where do you live, Kate?
Teacher： I live in the USA. Japan is a wonderful country. What’s your favorite place in your city?
Kotaro： I like the nearby park. I play and take walks there with my friends.
Teacher： That’s nice. What are your hobbies?
Kotaro： I love playing soccer. What about you, Kate?
Teacher： I like reading, especially mystery novels. What was the last book you read?
Kotaro： I read “Harry Potter.” It was very interesting.
Teacher： “Harry Potter” is a great series. Did you watch the movies too?
Kotaro： Yes, I did. The movies were very good too.
Teacher： That’s nice. What do you study at school?
Kotaro： I study English, math, science, and other subjects. I like English the most.
Teacher： It’s great that you like English. Why do you like it?
Kotaro： Because learning English allows me to talk to people from different countries.
Teacher： That’s a wonderful reason. What’s your dream for the future?
Kotaro： I want to become an interpreter. I want to talk with people from many countries.
Teacher： That’s a great dream. Keep up the good work, Kotaro.
Kotaro： Thank you, Kate. I’ll keep trying my best with English.
Teacher： When is your birthday?
Kotaro： My birthday is on October 10th.
Teacher： Tell me about your family.
Kotaro： I have a family of four, my parents and a younger sister.
Teacher： What does your father do for a living?
Kotaro： My father is an engineer.
Teacher： It was nice talking to you today. I’m looking forward to our next session.
Kotaro： Me too. Goodbye, Kate.
Teacher： Goodbye, Kotaro.
Template 2
Teacher： Good morning. Nice to meet you. My name is Kate. What’s your name?
Kotaro： Good morning. Nice to meet you. My name is Kotaro. Pleased to meet you.
Teacher： How are you today?
Kotaro： I’m fine, thank you. How about you?
Teacher： I’m fine too, thank you for asking. Can you tell me a litle about yourself?
Kotaro： Of course! My name is Kotaro. I live in Japan and I love playing soccer.
Teacher： That’s great, Kotaro. What do you like most about soccer?
Kotaro： I love the teamwork and the excitement of the game. It’s always fun to play with friends.
Teacher： Teamwork is very important in sports. Do you have any other hobbies?
Kotaro： Yes, I also enjoy reading mystery novels.
Teacher： Mystery novels are interesting! Do you have a favorite author?
Kotaro： I really like Agatha Christie. Her stories are very captivating.
Teacher： Agatha Christie is a classic author. Have you read “Murder on the Orient Express”?
Kotaro： Yes, I have! It’s one of my favorites.
Teacher： It’s a wonderful book. What do you study at school?
Kotaro： I study various subjects like English, math, and science. My favorite subject is English.
Teacher： That’s good to hear. Why do you like English?
Kotaro： Because learning English allows me to communicate with people from different countries.
Teacher： That’s a fantastic reason. What are your goals for the future?
Kotaro： I want to become an interpreter. I want to work with people from all over the world.
Teacher： That’s an admirable goal. Keep up the great work, Kotaro.
Kotaro： Thank you, I’ll do my best.
Practice tips
- Preparation:
It is important to prepare your self-introduction in advance and actually practice it out loud.
This will allow you to speak smoothly and without nervousness.
For example, by repeatedly practicing a simple self-introduction, you will be able to introduce yourself to your teacher with confidence. - Be cheerful:
When practicing, be conscious of behaving cheerfully and energetically.
This will make it easier to build a good relationship with your teacher and make the lesson more enjoyable and effective.
Practicing with a smile creates a positive atmosphere, which will also make the teacher feel relaxed and easier to talk to. - Flexibility:
It is important to be flexible and be able to adjust your self-introduction and what you say depending on the situation during the lesson.
This will maintain a natural flow of conversation and make communication go more smoothly.
For example, changing the content of your self-introduction to suit the other person’s questions or adding new information will make the conversation deeper.
Summary
Proper greetings and self-introductions are the key to a successful online English lesson and are essential skills for improving your English.
First, think of a simple and easy-to-understand self-introduction and practice it out loud so that you can speak it naturally at any time.
To do this, it is very important to create a template that suits you and prepare well in advance.
For example, prepare a simple and easy-to-remember phrase like this:
Hello! My name is [Your Name]. I work as [Your Job] and enjoy [Your Hobby].
When practicing, don’t forget to be cheerful and energetic.
This is very important for building a good relationship with your teacher and having a fun and effective lesson.
Lastly, remember the following important points.
The Importance of Greetings
- Making a First Impression
Greetings are an important factor in making a first impression.
A polite and confident greeting leaves a good impression on the other person.
For example, even a simple greeting like “Hello, nice to meet you!“, when accompanied by a smile, can make the other person feel that you are approachable. - Building Relationships
Greetings are the first step in building relationships.
They open the door to communication with people you meet for the first time and are an opportunity to deepen trust with the other person.
For example, saying “Good morning, how are you?” to a colleague you meet for the first time at work is the start of building a good relationship. - Showing courtesy and respect
Greetings are also a way to express courtesy and respect to the other person.
This is an important skill in both business and everyday life.
For example, expressing gratitude before a meeting by saying “Thank you for taking the time to meet with us today” can make a professional impression. - Creating a comfortable atmosphere
Greetings have the effect of making the atmosphere more relaxed.
They can ease tension and help you build a relationship smoothly, especially when talking to someone you’ve met for the first time.
For example, a greeting like, “Hi there, it’s a pleasure to meet you!” creates a relaxed atmosphere.
The importance of self-introductions
- Make yourself known.
Introducing yourself is a basic way to tell the other person your name, job, and role.
This helps the other person understand you better and makes the conversation flow smoothly.
For example, introducing yourself as “My name is John, and I’m a software developer.” helps the other person understand your job and field of expertise. - Build trust
Sharing your background and expertise through your self-introduction helps build trust with the other person.
For example, saying “I have been working in this field for 10 years, and I’m passionate about what I do.” shows the other person your experience and reliability. - Make your purpose and intent clear
By explaining your purpose and intention in your self-introduction, you can clearly show the other person your position and the results you expect.
For example, saying “I’m here to learn more about your project and see how we can collaborate effectively.” helps the other person understand your purpose. - Start a conversation
Introducing yourself is a good way to start a conversation.
For example, you can expand the conversation to include the other person’s interests and hobbies by adding, “In my free time, I enjoy hiking. How about you?“
In this way, greetings and self-introductions are basic skills that build the foundation for effective communication.
Doing these properly will help you build good relationships and ensure smooth communication.
These skills are also key to success in online English conversation lessons.
Make a template that suits you and prepare thoroughly in advance.
Doing so will help you get the most out of your lessons.
