1. Breaking the Ice
ELL 2035

2. Breaking the Ice First introductions…what questions can you ask?
Hello. I’m Scott. Pleased to meet you.
What’s your name?
How are you…?
What 학년 are you in?
What’s your…?

3. When students say… I feel like… How are you?
I am fine. Thank you. And you?
I feel like…

4. Instead use… How are you doing? How’s it going? How are you today?
How are you feeling?
How are you going? (Australian English)
What’s up? What’s new? What’s going on? – actions - I got a new job.
- Not much. Just finished studying and going home.

5. I’m fine, thank you and …

6. Instead use… I’m great / fantastic I’m okay I’m awful / terrible
I’m doing well
I’m not bad
I’m hungry / tired
I’m pretty good
I’m all right (alright)
I’m exhausted (beat) = very tired
Excellent
Same old, same old
I’ve been better
I’m nice
I’m good
I’m feeling under the weather
= I’m sick; not feeling well
I couldn’t be better

7. First introductions…what questions can you ask?
Hello?
What’s your name?
How are you doing?
What’s your major?
What (grade?/year?)are you in?

8. What … are you in? grade? year? year = 대 (university)
grade = 초, 중, 고 (elementary, middle, high school)
year = 대 (university)
Why? – People take a break from school (휴학), men do army service, working holidays, etc…

9. What year are you in? I’m in (the/my) first year (in/of university)
I’m in (the/my) second year…
I’m in (the/my) third year…
I’m in (the/my) fourth year…
I’m a freshman
I’m a sophomore
I’m a junior
I’m a senior

10. First introductions…what questions can you ask?
Hello. I’m …. Nice to meet you. What’s your name?
How are you doing?
What’s your major?
What year are you in?
Do you have a minor?
Why are you taking this class?
How many classes do you have?
Have you joined any clubs?
What did you do this summer?
What do you think of…?
Do you live in BTL?
Where’s your hometown?
How long is your commute (going to and from school)?

11. What topics should you avoid?
1. age – How old are you? 2. marital status – Are you married? Why not? 3. money – How much do you make? 4. religion – Are you Christian? 5. politics – I love/hate the President! 6. anything negative – This class sucks! 7. anything negative about their appearance - You look so tired today. Are you getting fat?

12. Small talk topics
1. Shared situation – Do you have MT next week? How was your summer? 2. Weather – It’s so hot these days! Were you here for the typhoon? 3. Sports – I went to 평창 and saw the Olympics… 4. Arts and Entertainment – Did you see that new superhero movie? 5. Work/School – How many classes do you have? 6. Weekend/Free time – What did you do on the weekend? 7. News – Did you hear about the new CNU building?

13. Introduce your partner to the other group…
Hello. This is … She is an English language and literature major.
She’s in (her/the) 3rd year in university. Her hometown is Damyang but
now she lives in Gwangju. During the winter, she watched the Olympics and
had a part-time job…
Hi guys, let me introduce you to … He’s in the 2nd year and he is majoring in
engineering. He finished his military service in November and now he has
returned to CNU. He enjoys…

14. Common Mistakes
1. He’s favorite… She’s hometown… He’s major is… She’s boyfriend is… 2. On the weekend, I like to play with my friends…. 3. What do you call me? (What name do you use?)

15. Common Mistakes
1. His favorite… Her hometown… His major is… Her boyfriend is… 2. On the weekend, I like to hang out with / spend time with my friends…. 3. Scott, Professor, Professor Findlay, Teacher Professor Scott, Mr. Scott, Scott Teacher, 수컷