CHAPTER 03 · CONNECTIONS
Self-Introductions & Socializing
Introduce yourself with ease, speak about the people in your life, and ask the kind of questions that keep a good conversation moving.
By the end: introduce yourself naturally
THE MEET-AND-GREET BUILDER
Three details. One easy hello.
Keep it simple. Keep it yours.
YOUR NAME
Me llamo Julio.
YOUR HOME
Soy de Chicago.
YOUR WORK
Soy diseñador.
THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
Talk about your people.
Whether you’re describing family, friends, or someone special, a few short words let you share the things that matter.
mi familia
mis amigos
mi pareja
KEEP IT FLOWING
Ask a question that opens the room.
¿De dónde eres?
Where are you from?
¿A qué te dedicas?
What do you do?
¿Qué te gusta hacer?
What do you like to do?
LISTENING MINI-CHALLENGE
Hear the next question coming.
In a shared meal or a friendly queue, listen for the question that follows “mucho gusto.” It is your cue to offer one more detail—and ask one back.
Continue to the city