1. Who Are You? Let’s get to know each other!

2. What is your name? My Name is Teacher McGourty or Teacher M. McGourty rhymes with “dirty” and “birdie”.

3. Where do you live? I moved to Taipei from Minnesota. Do you know where Minnesota is?

4. Minnesota is famous for two things: We have the largest shopping mall in America. It has 3 roller coasters inside.

6. Minnesota is also famous for having 10,000 lakes

7. What are your hobbies? I like to: rock climb

8. Hobbies Continued: I also like to ice climb

9. Hobbies Continued: I ride a motorcycle.

10. And I like to hang out with my friends:)

11. I have two pets. A female dog named Sadie.

12. I also have a male dog named Woodrow He is not always a good boy!

13. Is there something I forgot to tell you? Ask me a question. I will be happy to answer you.

14. Now it’s your turn. Let’s get to know each other AND practice our English. Together let’s repeat the following sentences:

15. Question: 1) What is your name?

16. Answer: My name is_________.

17. Question: 2) Where do you live?

18. Answer: I live in Taiwan I live in Taipei. I live on an island. I live in an apartment. I live in the tropics. I live in a small country.

19. Question: 3) What are your hobbies?

20. Answer: I like to play basketball. I like to read books. I like to watch television. I like to listen to music. I like to play video games. I like to go out with my friends.

21. Make a name card Let’s make a name card with our English name on it. Draw a picture of one of your hobbies on it, too. That way Ican get to know you!