Introducing Other People
Learn how to present a friend, colleague, relative, or professional contact and help both people begin a comfortable conversation.
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Learning outcome
Learning Goal
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Learning outcome
Learning Goal
Use a natural phrase to introduce another person.
Explain your relationship to the person clearly.
Add one relevant detail that helps the new conversation begin.
Choose polite language for social and professional settings.
Where you will use it
Real-Life Context
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Where you will use it
Real-Life Context
Connect a friend with someone at a social gathering.
Present a colleague to a visitor, customer, or team member.
Introduce a relative without sharing personal information they may not want shared.
Stay present long enough to help both people find a useful topic.
Teacher explanation
Core Learning
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Teacher explanation
Core Learning
Name the person and relationship
Begin with This is, I'd like you to meet, or Have you met, then explain how you know the person when useful.
This is Vikram, a friend from my cycling group.
I'd like you to meet our new trainer, Ms D'Souza.
Have you met Ayesha from the evening shift?
Add a conversation link
Mention one shared interest, role, or purpose so the two people know what they can discuss.
You both enjoy trekking on weekends.
She is helping us with the customer survey.
He studied at the same university as you.
Let both people join in
After the introduction, pause or ask an open question instead of continuing to speak for them.
Perhaps you can compare your training ideas.
Ria, would you like to explain the project?
I'll let you two get acquainted.
Useful phrases
Key Expressions
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Useful phrases
Key Expressions
neutral
Everyday introductions
Use these for friends, neighbours, classmates, and familiar colleagues.
This is my friend, Omar.
Have you two met before?
Maya, this is our neighbour, Renu.
formal
Professional introductions
Use a full name, title, or relevant role when the setting requires it.
May I introduce our branch manager, Ms Iyer?
I'd like you to meet Dr Sen, who leads the research unit.
This is Arjun Patel, our client support specialist.
neutral
Useful connecting details
Add only a detail that is relevant and comfortable to share.
Ravi is also interested in sustainable farming.
Megha works on the same software platform.
Both of you attended last month's workshop.
informal
Friendly handovers
Use these after both people understand the connection.
I'll leave you both to chat.
You may have plenty to talk about.
Why don't you tell Noor about your idea?
Tone choice
Formal vs Informal
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Tone choice
Formal vs Informal
formal
Formal
Use names, titles, and roles carefully with clients, leaders, guests, and formal events.
Mr Bose, may I introduce our programme director, Anita Roy?
Anita oversees our regional partnerships.
I believe your teams are working on related projects.
neutral
Neutral
Use straightforward language in everyday work, study, and neighbourhood situations.
Sonal, meet my classmate, Deepak.
Deepak is studying environmental science.
You both joined the college this year.
informal
Informal
Use first names and a light connection with friends or relaxed groups.
Hey, this is Zubin from my football club.
He knows that new cafe you mentioned.
You two should exchange recommendations.
Short natural exchanges
Mini Conversations
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Short natural exchanges
Mini Conversations
Colleague meets a visitor
Ms Khan, this is Nikhil, our logistics coordinator.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Nikhil.
Nikhil can update you on today's delivery schedule.
The role and purpose make the formal introduction useful.
Two friends at a book event
Ira, meet my friend Chen. He reads a lot of history too.
Really? Which period interests you most?
I usually read about maritime history.
A shared interest starts the conversation naturally.
Relative meets a neighbour
Aunty, this is my cousin, Sara. She's visiting for the weekend.
Welcome, Sara. I hope you enjoy the area.
Thank you. I'm hoping to visit the lake tomorrow.
The introduction shares a simple, non-private detail.
Sound natural
Natural English Tip
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Sound natural
Natural English Tip
Say both names clearly so neither person has to guess who is being addressed.
One relevant connection is more helpful than a long biography.
Use a title only when the person uses it or the setting expects it.
Do not share someone's age, salary, health, or private plans without permission.
If a name is unfamiliar, give both people time to repeat or confirm it.
Gentle correction
Common Mistakes
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Gentle correction
Common Mistakes
Avoid: Meet with my friend Rohan.
Use: I'd like you to meet my friend Rohan.
Use introduce or meet someone when you connect two people.
Avoid: She is my one friend.
Use: She is a friend of mine.
A friend of mine is the natural phrase for one person in your friend group.
Avoid: He is working as manager.
Use: He works as a manager.
Use a before a singular job title and simple present for a regular role.
Avoid: This is Mrs Priya.
Use: This is Mrs Nair, or this is Priya.
English titles normally go with a family name, not a first name alone.
Context matters
Cultural/Context Note
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Context matters
Cultural/Context Note
Name order and title use vary across cultures; follow the person's own introduction when possible.
In professional settings, confirm pronunciation rather than avoiding an unfamiliar name.
Some people prefer no title even in formal settings, while others value one.
A useful introduction respects privacy and gives both people equal space to respond.
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Real-Life Scenario
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Apply it once
Real-Life Scenario
Connect people at a community programme
You are helping at a local programme where a volunteer, a coordinator, a visitor, and your friend need to meet for different reasons.
Introduce your friend to the volunteer with one shared interest.
Present the coordinator to the visitor using a professional role.
Add a useful, non-private connection for one pair.
Use a handover line that lets them continue talking.
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Challenge
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Challenge
Write 4 introduction lines that connect people in different situations.
Introduce a friend to a neighbour.
Present a colleague to a visiting customer.
Add one relevant shared interest or responsibility.
Finish with a line that invites both people to continue.
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