Unit One
In a business world, you will often meet people you do not know. Especially when attending an international meeting, you will have to introduce yourself to the other participants.
In this unit you will learn to introduce yourself in a business environment. You will get familiar with some engineering jobs and learn some phrases used when meeting people for the first time.
Tasks and Dates
Socializing
What do you think business people say when they meet for the first time? 
- Go to the SOCIALIZING forum and write down your ideas. Comment on at least one contribution.
- Study the phrases below:
1)
A: Where are you based?
B: Our company is based in Hamburg in Germany.
2)
A: Hello, I’m Peter Brown. Pleased to meet you.
B: Nice to meet you, Peter.
3)
A: Is this your first trip to China?
B: No, I was here two years ago.
4)
A: Where are you staying?
B: I am staying in Hotel Angelo, close to the train station.
5)
A: What area of (engineering) do you work in?
B: I work in aeronautical engineering.
6)
A: What does your company do?
B: We develop new materials in aircraft construction.
7)
A: Do you have a card?
B: Yes, here it is.
- Go the SOCIALIZING listening comprehension quiz .
- Finally complete the Socializing quiz.