1. Course overview
2. introduce International Understanding 2006 homepage
3. Kaji-sensei, Miako, & Andrew introduce themselves and explain introduction format
April 17th
begin composing Microsoft Power Point self-introductions
Self-Introduction Speech
Introduction
I would like to start by.....ing .....
Today I will be talking about...
Body
I will start with... /by ... ... ing...
I would like to describe...
I particularly enjoy... ... because...
I like to... ... in my spare/free time.
My favorite...
I love...
I find... ...exciting/exhilarating/thrilling/very enjoyable/satisfying/relaxing/boring etc.
In the future.../ I plan to...
My dream/goal is to...
... is very interesting because...
... is important to me because...
The next topic is...
Next, I would like to tell you/talk about...
Involving the Audience
... (name) ..., could you tell me...?
Who knows...?
Please stand up/raise your hand if...
Does everyone understand?
Silence Fillers (Don't use Anooo/Eettooo/De!)
Ummm/So.../OK
Introducing Props
Here is my... / Look at my...
Please listen to this. It is...
Conclusion
So, today I have told you about...
I hope...
Does anyone have any questions?
Thank you very much/for listening! (Say this loudly, clearly, and confidently)
April 21st
continue composing Microsoft Power Point self-introductions
April 24th
finish composing Microsoft Power Point self-introductions