Speaking+Activity+2+Introducing+Yourself

//** Speaking Activity 2: Introducing Yourself **//
 * (a) Name: //Introducing Yourself//**

**(b)** **Website Link**: [] **Activity Link : ** [] **(c)** ** Definition of activity: ** The particular activity involves speaking, vocabulary and pronunciation. It is a speaking activity which can be taught along with pronunciation because this activity also provides an audio section with formal and informal ways of introducing yourself. It is an activity which is given in a way where students can read and hear phrases or words which they can use for introducing themselves to other people. This activity helps them practice and improve their speaking and comprehension and listening skills. Also, by listening the different sentences given, the students will learn correct English pronunciation.

 ( **d)** **Language Level**:   The language level of this particular activity will be most likely addressed, practiced and understood by students of a beginning level.  **(e)** **Content**: Topic: Introducing Yourself Type:    Speaking Activity Language Level:  Beginners The content of the activity is not difficult but it is very enlightening and pleasant. The thing that attracted me more to the activity is because it has very simple and basic structure in order to help the young learners study with minimal guidance.  Moreover, this activity also provides some formal and informal ways of introducing ourselves   and this is very important for the students in order to be able to communicate with other people. For example, the activity explains that in formal situations and in business you use your full name or in informal situations you use only your first name. Also, I was impressed by the great looking site which is also easy to navigate. The instructions concerning the exercise are very clear and easy to follow. The user just needs to read the some introducing phrases or sentences and then click the button given, in order to download the sound for listening and then pronounce them in the correct way. ** (f) Evaluation: ** In my opinion the particular activity is appropriate to be used in a language class because learning how to introduce yourself to other people is very essential for students’ communication. Also, the activity involves listening, for this reason; the young learners can study with minimal guidance. Furthermore, b ased on my knowledge this activity is very useful for students because they get the opportunity to practice the vocabulary they have been taught. What is more, once they feel they can pronounce what they have learned correctly it will enhance their self-confidence and at the same time enrich their speaking abilities. A lesson which includes these kinds of activities can become effective and entertaining for students and teachers. Furthermore, these kinds of activities will make the students feel that learning English can actually be fun!