Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Introduce yourself clearly and professionally in a work meeting.
Exercise 1
Situation
Direction: Read the situation for today's lesson
Alex is starting his first day at BrightCore Solutions. Mr. Miller calls a short team meeting so Alex can introduce himself. Sarah smiles and prepares to welcome him warmly. Omar, the intern, is listening carefully because he wants to understand Alex’s role. Alex needs to sound confident, friendly, and professional while keeping his introduction short, since Mr. Miller is very busy and prefers the bottom line first.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor
Touch base
Verb phrase
/tʌtʃ beɪs/
Meaning:
To contact someone briefly to share updates.
- I’ll touch base with you after the meeting.
Get the ball rolling
Idiom
/ɡet ðə bɔːl ˈroʊlɪŋ/
Meaning:
To start something, especially a project or meeting.
- Let’s get the ball rolling and introduce our new team member.
Bring on board
Phrasal verb
/brɪŋ ɒn bɔːrd/
Meaning:
To welcome someone into a team or company.
- We’re happy to bring Alex on board today.
My role is…
Phrase
/maɪ roʊl ɪz/
Meaning:
A polite way to explain your job or responsibility.
- My role is to support client communication and reporting.
Exercise 3
Office Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher.
Situation:
Alex introduces himself to Mr. Miller during a team meeting.
Let’s get the ball rolling. Alex, please introduce yourself.
Mr. Miller
Good morning. I’m Alex, and I’m happy to be brought on board.
Alex
My role is to support the sales team with client follow-ups.
Alex
Great. Please keep your updates short and clear.
Mr. Miller
Of course. I’ll touch base with you every Friday.
Alex
Welcome, Alex! I’m excited to work with you.
Sarah
Thank you, Sarah. I’m looking forward to collaborating.
Alex
Alright, let’s move on to today’s agenda.
Mr. Miller
Check Understanding
Direction: Answer the questions about the conversation.
1. Who is leading the meeting?
2. What is Alex’s role in the company?
3. When will Alex touch base with Mr. Miller?
Exercise 4
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud.
Introducing yourself in a meeting is an important professional skill. A good introduction is short, clear, and confident. In American business culture, people often start with their name and role. This helps others quickly understand who you are and how you fit into the team. Managers like Mr. Miller prefer the bottom line first, so it is helpful to say your main responsibility early.
You can also show a positive attitude by using friendly expressions like “I’m happy to be on board” or “I’m looking forward to working with you.” These phrases make you sound motivated and professional.
It is common to mention how you will communicate, for example, “I’ll touch base with you every Friday.” This shows responsibility and organization.
Finally, be polite and natural. Smile, speak clearly, and keep your introduction simple. A strong first introduction helps build trust and teamwork from the beginning.
Exercise 5
Choose the Correct Answer
Direction: Direction: Select the correct answer from the options A, B, or C.
1. Alex arrives ___ the meeting on time.
A. in
B. at
C. for
2. Sarah is ___ friendly colleague.
A. a
B. an
C. the
3. Alex ___ happy to join the team.
A. are
B. is
C. be
4. Yesterday, Alex ___ himself to the team.
A. introduces
B. introduced
C. will introduce
5. This is Alex. ___ role is in sales support.
A. He
B. Him
C. His
6. Alex speaks ___ and confidently.
A. clear
B. clearly
C. clearness
7. Omar is ___ intern in the department.
A. a
B. an
C. the
8. To start the meeting, Mr. Miller says, “Let’s ___ the ball rolling.”
A. bring
B. get
C. touch
Exercise 6
Discussion
Direction: Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
1. How do you usually introduce yourself in a meeting?
2. What do you say first when you meet new coworkers?
3. Where do you feel most confident introducing yourself, online or in person?
4. When do you prefer short meetings, and why?
5. How do you explain your role in simple words?
6. What phrases do you use to sound polite at work?
7. How do you welcome a new colleague to your team?
8. What helps you feel more comfortable when speaking in English at work?
