CHAPTER 1 – Introducing Myself and Others

 “Let’s Get to Know Each Other!”

A. Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:

• Use common expressions to introduce themselves and others.

• Ask and answer basic personal information questions (e.g., name, age, origin, hobby).

• Use the simple present tense to describe themselves and friends.

• Write and present a short self-introduction and peer introduction.

“Language learning begins with meaningful communication and real-world context.”

(Harmer, 2007, p. 64)

B. Warm-up Activity – “Name Chain Game”

Instructions:

• Students stand in a circle.

• The first student says: “My name is Adit.”

• The next student repeats: “His name is Adit. My name is Sinta.”

• Continue the chain around the circle.

Reflection:

• How did it feel to speak your name in English?

• Did you remember your classmates’ names?

Note: This kind of warm-up promotes confidence and supports interaction in early stages of language learning (Brown, 2001, p. 121).

C. Vocabulary Builder

Word/PhraseMeaningExample SentenceFirst nameGiven nameMy first name is Dimas.Last nameFamily nameMy last name is Hartono.NicknameInformal nameMy nickname is Dino.AgeNumber of yearsI am 16 years old.HobbyActivity for funMy hobby is drawing.AddressWhere someone livesI live in Yogyakarta.ClassmateA student in your classSinta is my classmate.OccupationJob or professionMy occupation is a student. 

“Vocabulary is not just a list of words to memorize but a tool for effective communication.”

(Nation, 2001, p. 18)

D. Listening and Speaking Practice

Activity 1 – Listen and Repeat

(Audio provided by the teacher or textbook platform)

• Hello! My name is Reza.

• I am a student at SMK Harapan Bangsa.

• Nice to meet you!

Activity 2 – Dialogue Practice

Work in pairs and practice the dialogue:

A: Hi! What’s your name?

B: Hello! My name is Nia.

A: Nice to meet you, Nia.

B: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?

A: I’m from Bandung. And you?

B: I live in Surabaya.

“Speaking activities should involve learners in real communication.”

(Nunan, 2003, p. 56)

E. Reading Practice: Self-Introduction

Text:

Hello! My name is Bima Aditya. I am 15 years old. I am a student at SMK Teknik Utama in Semarang. I live in the city center. My hobby is playing badminton. I want to become a technician.

Comprehension Questions:

• What is the student’s name?

• How old is he?

• Where does he study?

• What is his hobby?

• What is his dream job?

“Reading tasks help learners connect the written word to their personal experiences.”

(Hedge, 2000, p. 215)

F. Grammar Focus: Simple Present Tense – ‘Be’ Verbs

Usage Examples:

• I am a student.

• She is my classmate.

• They are from Jakarta.

Form Table:

SubjectVerb (to be)Example SentenceIamI am 16 years old.YouareYou are my friend.He/SheisHe is from Malang.We/TheyareWe are students. 

Practice: Complete the Sentences

• I ___ from SMK Mandiri. (am)

• She ___ my best friend. (is)

• They ___ in the same class. (are)

“Grammar should be taught as a means to develop communicative competence.”

(Larsen-Freeman, 2000, p. 62)

G. Writing Practice: My Profile

Write a short paragraph about yourself. Use the format below as a guide:

My name is ____. I am ____ years old. I study at SMK ____. I live in ____. My hobby is ____. I want to be a ____.

“Writing gives learners the chance to organize their thoughts and practice accuracy.”

(Hyland, 2004, p. 21)

H. Roleplay Project: Introducing a Friend

Step 1: Interview your classmate:

• Name

• Age

• School

• City

• Hobby

• Dream job

Step 2: Present your friend to the class:

Let me introduce my friend. His name is Aldi. He is 17 years old. He lives in Medan. He studies at SMK Negeri 5. His hobby is cooking. He wants to be a chef.

I. Self-Assessment & Reflection

Self-Assessment Checklist:

• [ ] I can introduce myself clearly.

• [ ] I can introduce someone else.

• [ ] I can write a simple self-introduction.

• [ ] I can use “am, is, are” correctly.

Reflection Prompt:

Write 3–5 sentences about your learning experience.

Example:

I enjoyed learning how to introduce myself and my friends. I feel more confident speaking English. I want to practice more with my classmates.

References

• Brown, H. D. (2001). Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy. Longman.

• Harmer, J. (2007). The Practice of English Language Teaching (4th ed.). Pearson Education.

• Hedge, T. (2000). Teaching and Learning in the Language Classroom. Oxford University Press.

• Hyland, K. (2004). Genre and Second Language Writing. University of Michigan Press.

• Larsen-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford University Press.

• Nation, I. S. P. (2001). Learning Vocabulary in Another Language. Cambridge University Press.

• Nunan, D. (2003). Practical English Language Teaching. McGraw-Hill.