Introducing Yourself to a New Classmate

introduce

To present someone by name to another in order to establish a first acquaintance.

• I want to introduce myself.
• He introduced me to his family.
• Let me introduce you to my friend.

new

Not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.

• Are you new here?
• This is my new car.
• She is a new student.

❌ Using 'What your name is?' instead of 'What's your name?'

✅ The correct form is 'What's your name?' or 'What is your name?' The word 'what' should be at the beginning of the sentence.

This is a key part of using the right word order in a question.

❌ Just saying 'Hi.'

✅ The correct form is 'Hello!' or 'Hi!' and then introduce yourself. It's more polite and shows you are interested in a conversation.

This is a simple social cue. While 'Hi' is not wrong, it's better to start a conversation with a greeting and an introduction.

transferred

To move from one place to another.

• I just transferred from another school.
• He transferred his phone number to a new phone.
• The company transferred me to a new department.

appreciate

To recognize the full worth of.

• I appreciate that.
• I appreciate your help.
• We appreciate your hard work.

❌ Just saying 'Hi, my name is...' and ending the conversation.

✅ Add a follow-up question, like 'Are you new here?' to keep the conversation going.

Adding more information makes your speech sound more natural and engaging. It's a key part of an intermediate-level conversation.

❌ Using a weak agreement like 'Okay.'

✅ Use a more engaging phrase like 'I haven't seen you around before.'

This shows you are an engaged person and makes the conversation more personal and practical.

daunting

Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.

• I can't imagine how daunting it must be to acclimate to a new academic environment.
• The task was daunting.
• The exam was daunting.

acclimate

To get used to a new climate, situation, or environment.

• It must be daunting to acclimate to a new academic environment.
• The plants need time to acclimate to the new climate.
• He's still acclimating to his new job.

❌ Using simple language like 'Hi, you're new?'

✅ Use more descriptive and formal phrases like 'I can't imagine how daunting it must be to acclimate to a new academic environment.'

Advanced English is about choosing the right tone and vocabulary. Using words like 'daunting' and 'acclimate' shows a high level of fluency and a precise understanding of the situation.

❌ Not providing a clear and specific plan.

✅ Provide a clear and specific plan, e.g., 'If you ever need any assistance navigating the campus or understanding the course material, please don't hesitate to reach out.'

This shows you are an informed person and helps the other person understand your goals more quickly and professionally. It's a key part of advanced communication.