A New Friend at the School Park
(Seorang Teman Baru di Taman Sekolah)
It was a bright Monday morning. During the morning break, many students were enjoying their time at the school park. Some were chatting under the trees, while others were reading books or eating snacks with their friends. (Hari Senin itu terasa cerah. Saat jam istirahat pagi, banyak siswa menikmati waktu mereka di taman sekolah. Beberapa mengobrol di bawah pepohonan, sementara yang lain membaca buku atau menikmati camilan bersama teman-teman mereka.) Lisha was sitting on a wooden bench with her classmates, Rina and Dimas. They were talking about their favorite hobbies when someone walked toward them. (Lisha sedang duduk di sebuah bangku kayu bersama teman-teman sekelasnya, Rina dan Dimas. Mereka sedang berbincang tentang hobi favorit ketika seseorang berjalan menghampiri mereka.)
The boy looked a little nervous, but he smiled politely. "Hi, Lisha," he said. (Anak laki-laki itu tampak sedikit gugup, tetapi ia tersenyum dengan sopan. "Hai, Lisha," katanya.) Lisha stood up and smiled happily. "Oh, John! You're here!" (Lisha berdiri dan tersenyum dengan gembira. "Oh, John! Kamu sudah datang!"
She turned to her friends. "Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to my cousin." (Lisha menoleh kepada teman-temannya. "Teman-teman, aku ingin memperkenalkan sepupuku kepada kalian.") She smiled at the boy beside her. "This is John, son of John. His full name is Ahmad Karjono, son of Jonadi Karto, but everyone calls him John. He just moved here from another city, and starting today, he'll study at our school." (Lisha tersenyum kepada anak laki-laki yang berdiri di sampingnya. "Ini John bin John. Nama lengkapnya Ahmad Karjono bin Jonadi Karto, tetapi semua orang memanggilnya John. Dia baru saja pindah ke sini dari kota lain, dan mulai hari ini, dia akan bersekolah di sekolah kita.")
John waved politely. "Hello, everyone. Nice to meet you." (John melambaikan tangan dengan sopan. "Halo, semuanya. Senang bertemu dengan kalian.") Rina smiled and shook his hand. "Nice to meet you too, John." (Rina tersenyum dan menjabat tangan John. "Senang bertemu denganmu juga, John.") Dimas added, "Welcome to our school!" (Dimas menambahkan, "Selamat datang di sekolah kami!")
John looked more relaxed. "Thank you. I was a little nervous because I don't know anyone here yet." (John tampak lebih rileks. "Terima kasih. Tadi aku sedikit gugup karena aku belum mengenal siapa pun di sini.") Lisha laughed. "Don't worry. They're really friendly." (Lisha tertawa. "Jangan khawatir. Mereka sangat ramah."
Then she looked at her classmates again. "Rina loves reading novels, and Dimas is really good at playing basketball. I'm sure you'll get along well with them."(Kemudian Lisha kembali menoleh kepada teman-teman sekelasnya. "Rina suka membaca novel, dan Dimas sangat pandai bermain basket. Aku yakin kalian akan akrab dengan mereka.") John smiled. "That sounds great! I also enjoy playing basketball." (John tersenyum. "Kedengarannya menyenangkan! Aku juga suka bermain basket.") "Really?" Dimas asked excitedly. "We should play together after school." ("Benarkah?" tanya Dimas dengan antusias. "Kita harus bermain bersama sepulang sekolah.") "I'd love to!" John replied.("Dengan senang hati!" jawab John.)
Soon, the four of them were chatting and laughing together. What began as a simple introduction quickly turned into the beginning of a new friendship. (Tak lama kemudian, mereka berempat mengobrol dan tertawa bersama. Apa yang dimulai dari sebuah perkenalan sederhana dengan cepat berubah menjadi awal dari sebuah persahabatan baru.) Sometimes, all it takes to make someone feel welcome is a warm smile and a simple introduction. (Terkadang, yang dibutuhkan agar seseorang merasa diterima hanyalah sebuah senyuman hangat dan sebuah perkenalan sederhana.)
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What did you say?
Maybe you said,
"Hi."
"Nice to meet you."
"My name is..."
These simple expressions are called introductions. Being able to introduce yourself is one of the most important communication skills, not only at school but also in college, workplaces, interviews, seminars, and international communities.
In this chapter, you will learn how to introduce yourself and other people naturally and confidently in both formal and informal situations.
<< INTRODUCTION >>
Introducing Yourself and Others
Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, students are expected to be able to:
• introduce themselves confidently.
• introduce other people politely.
• ask for and provide personal information.
• use formal and informal expressions correctly.
• introduce themselves in school and workplace situations.
• create simple spoken and written self-introductions.
What is Introduction?
Introduction is the act of telling other people who you are or introducing someone else. It is usually the first step when meeting new people.
There are two kinds of introduction:
- Introducing Yourself
- Introducing Someone Else
A. Introducing Yourself
Common Expressions
Hi.
Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.
My name is...
I'm...
You can call me...
I come from...
I live in...
I'm a student at...
I'm in Class X...
Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
Thank you.
Example
My name is Dimas Saputra.
You can call me Dimas.
I am sixteen years old.
I live in Pekalongan.
I study at SMK Harapan Bangsa.
I am in Class X Culinary Arts.
I enjoy cooking, playing badminton, and listening to music.
Nice to meet you all.
B. Introducing Other People
Useful Expressions
This is...
Let me introduce you to...
Please meet...
He is...
She is...
He comes from...
She studies in...
Nice to meet you.
Example
She is sixteen years old.
She studies in Class X Fashion Design.
She enjoys drawing and designing clothes.
Formal and Informal Introductions
| Informal | Formal |
|---|---|
| Hi! | Good morning. |
| I'm Andi. | My name is Andi Prasetyo. |
| Nice to meet you. | It is a pleasure to meet you. |
| See you. | Have a nice day. |
Asking Personal Information
Where are you from?
Where do you live?
How old are you?
What class are you in?
What is your hobby?
What is your major?
What do you want to be in the future?
Responding
I'm from...
I live in...
I'm sixteen years old.
I'm in Class X Accounting.
I like reading books.
I want to become an accountant.
Useful Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| introduce | memperkenalkan |
| introduction | perkenalan |
| classmate | teman sekelas |
| hobby | hobi |
| major | jurusan |
| student | siswa |
| address | alamat |
| future | masa depan |
| dream | cita-cita |
| occupation | pekerjaan |
Tips
When introducing yourself:
✔ Make eye contact.
✔ Speak clearly.
✔ Don't speak too fast.
✔ Be confident.
Remember:
People don't expect perfect English.
They only expect you to communicate politely.
ducing another person in English confidently, politely, and fluently.
Instructions
- Form a group of two students.
- Spend about 10–15 minutes interviewing your partner.
- Ask your partner about their personal information, such as:
- Full name
- Nickname
- Age
- Hometown
- Class and major
- Hobbies
- Favorite subject
- Dream job or future career
- One interesting fact about themselves
- Write a short introduction based on the information you have collected.
- When it is your turn, introduce your partner in front of the class. Do not read your notes all the time. Try to speak naturally and confidently.
- After you finish, your partner will take turns introducing you.
- Listen carefully while your classmates are speaking and show respect by giving your full attention.
Example
I'd like to introduce my friend.
This is Rina Putri. You can call her Rina.
She is sixteen years old and she comes from Pekalongan.
She is a student of Class X Accounting.
She likes reading novels and listening to music.
Her favorite subject is English.
In the future, she wants to become an accountant.
She is also very friendly and enjoys helping her friends.
Thank you.
Tips for Success
- Speak clearly and loudly enough for everyone to hear.
- Smile and make eye contact with your audience.
- Use polite expressions.
- Do not worry about making mistakes. Focus on communicating your ideas.
- Encourage and support your partner during the presentation.
