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Talking about Personal Information – Basic to Advanced English

Teacher Elo English

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Warm-up Questions

When you introduce yourself in English, what personal information do you usually share first?
Which is more common for you: giving an email address or a phone number? Why?
In what situations is it NOT a good idea to share personal information?

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Talking about Personal Information – Basic to Advanced English

Polite introductions: offer your name first (00:00 – 01:30)

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1. Why can asking “What’s your name?” right away sometimes feel too strong?

Because it is grammatically incorrect
Because it is too informal for English
Because it is only used in romantic situations
Because it sounds like an interview with too many questions

2. What does the speaker suggest doing instead of asking for the other person’s name immediately?

Ask for their address first
Wait until the end of the conversation
Ask them to spell their name first
Give your name first (e.g., “My name is …”)

3. According to the speaker, what usually happens when you give your name first?

The other person asks for your phone number
The other person becomes silent
The other person changes the topic
The other person usually gives their name too

Talking about Personal Information – Basic to Advanced English

Phone numbers vs. email: being careful and professional (01:30 – 05:00)

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1. Why does the speaker say asking for a phone number can be risky?

It can sound very direct and even romantic
It is only okay to ask family members
It is considered rude in all situations
It is impossible to understand the numbers in English

2. What is a polite alternative to “Could I get your phone number?”

“Why won’t you give me your number?”
“Here’s my phone number…” (offer yours first)
“Give me your number right now.”
“What is your address?”

3. Why does the speaker say email is a good option for casual meetings?

Because you can block the user or delete unwanted messages
Because email is always faster than calling
Because email is only used for romantic situations
Because people never share phone numbers at conferences

Talking about Personal Information – Basic to Advanced English

Safety reminder: you don’t have to share personal information (05:00 – 06:44)

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1. What does the speaker remind viewers about sharing personal information?

It’s okay not to give it
You must share it to be polite
You should always share your birthday
It’s best to share your address first

2. Which examples does the speaker list as personal information?

Favorite food, hobbies, and movies
Country and language
Job title and company name
Phone number, birthday, and address

3. What strategy does the speaker suggest for building trust over time?

Only communicate through social media
Give your email first, then give your phone number later when comfortable
Never share any contact information
Give your phone number first and email later

Talking about Personal Information – Basic to Advanced English

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1. What is the main communication idea the speaker teaches in the video?

Always ask many questions to keep a conversation going
Share your information first to be polite and let the other person choose to share
Use advanced grammar to sound professional
Never exchange contact information in English

2. In which situation does the speaker say email is especially useful?

When you want to sound romantic
When you want more phone calls
When you meet someone casually and don’t know them well
When you need to share your birthday

3. What does the speaker suggest doing if you don’t feel safe?

Give your phone number anyway to be polite
End the conversation by being aggressive
Ask for the other person’s address first
Say “no thank you” or offer only an email

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Talking about Personal Information – Basic to Advanced English

Do you agree that asking several questions at the start can feel like an interview? Why or why not?
What are polite ways to refuse giving a phone number in your culture? How can you say it in English?
Which do you prefer to share first (email, phone number, social media)? In what situations?
Think of a time you felt uncomfortable sharing information. What could you say differently next time?