90201016 English for Professional Communication (1/2016) Page 3
Useful Expressions
Opening a conversation
Example 1
A: Good morning, Ms. Anderson. How are you
today?
B: Fine thanks, and you?
A: I’m fine, thank you. Please follow me. We’ll
meet in the conference room.
B: OK.
Example 2
A: Are you Mr. Thomas?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Thank you for coming.
B: Of course.
A: Would you like a glass of water or a cup of
coffee before we begin?
B: No thanks, I’m fine.
A: Alright. Then please come with me.
B: Sure.
Example 3
A: Hello Mrs. Louis?
B: Yes.
A: Could you give me one minute? I’ll be right
with you.
B: Sure.
A: Thanks. ... OK. Thanks for waiting. Please
follow me.
Example 4
A: Please sit down. How are you doing this
morning?
B: I’m doing fine, thank you.
A: Thanks for being patient. Things are quite
busy here right now.
B: It’s no problem.
Self-description
Example 1
A: So, tell me a little bit about yourself?
B: Well, my name is Joy Brown. I’m 27 years old,
and I’m single.
A: How would you describe your personality?
B: I’m hard working, eager to learn. I enjoy
working with other people and I love challenges.
Example 2
A: Could you tell me something about yourself?
B: Yes, my name is Julie Thomson. I’m married. I
have three kids: one son and two daughters.
A: How would you describe yourself?
B: I like being with people and helping people. I
enjoy problem solving and challenging work.
And I’m serious about my work but I also like to
have fun.
Example 3
A: Tell me a little about yourself.
B: My name is Annette Johnson But most people
call me Ann. I’m originally from Boston but I’ve
lived in Seattle for 8 years now.
A: May I ask how old you are?
B: I’m 24.
Example 4
A: Could you describe yourself briefly?
B: Sure. My name is Andrew Wilson. I’m 30 years
old and I’m single.
A: Are you originally from Los Angeles?
B: No, I’m originally from San Francisco. I moved
to Los Angeles over 10 years ago as a student.
A: Describe your personality to me.
B: Well, I’m a dedicated worker and a people
person. I enjoy working as a team. I also like to
be in contact with the public.
Educational experience
Example 1
A: Please tell me about your educational
background.
B: I graduated from Cornell University in 1994 with
a BA in Computer Science.
A: Why did you choose computer science?
B: Well, ever since I’ve been young, I’ve been
interested in computers. So, when I entered
university, I thought that a career in computers
would be a good choice.
A: Have you ever studied outside o the university?
B: Yes, I’ve studied on my own and I took an
evening course at a small computer school.
Example 2
A: Tell me a little about your educational
background.
B: Sure, I received a Bachelor’s Degree in History
from Houston University in 1990. After that, I
studied at the University of Texas and received
my MBA in 1993.
A: Why did you choose the University of Texas for
your Master’s Degree?
B: I visited the campus and I met some of the
professors and I really liked it.
A: How will your education help you with this
position?
B: My education has taught me how to work hard
and how to succeed and also taught me a lot
about society and business environment.