English for
Making a
Good
Impression
Advanced: Warm-up
What is a situation in which it’s very
important to make a good first impression?
Advanced: Vocabulary
Body language
Appearance
Demeanor
Appropriate
Grooming
Well-mannered
Grinning
Present
Rapport
Communication
Advanced: Matching
Match the listed words to the images.
Present Communication Grinning Well-mannered Grooming
Advanced: Vocabulary Practice
Use the words below to create your own
sentences
Body language.
Ex: Appearance is important when Appearance
meeting someone for the first time.
Demeanor
Appropriate
Grooming
Well-mannered
Grinning
Present
Rapport
Communication
Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms
Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word
Synonym Word Antonym
Charming Sincere Uncertainty
Self-assurance Receptive Distance
Mannerly Confidence Repulsive
Honest Rapport Untrustworthy
Affinity Engaging Discourteous
Open Respectful Narrow-minded
Advanced: Sentence Rewording
Read each sentence and replace the word with a synonym or antonym
1. I was really surprised at how socially adept Marcy is.
A
2. Charles is very good-looking and charismatic.
S
3. He’s rather strange, and that doesn’t make for a good
impression. S
Advanced: General Discussion
• Describe the last time that you felt nervous about
making a good impression. Who did you meet?
What was the importance of the situation?
• List two things that a person should avoid when trying to make a
good impression. Explain how these can ruin a first impression.
Advanced: Let’s Talk:
Sharon: Wow! I’m shaking like a leaf. Do I look okay? What if
I don’t do very well? What if Mr. Lars isn’t impressed? I really
want to make a good impression on him.
Jerry: Darling, you have really got to calm down and force yourself
to relax. You look great, and he is going to love you. I am sure of it.
Sharon: Really? I keep thinking about what I should say to
Mr. Lars. I’m just not sure, and I’m afraid that I’m going to
draw a blank when I see him.
Jerry: Don’t worry. That’s not going to happen. Try to be
natural, Sharon. Just remember to make good eye contact
and smile. Imagine that you are talking with an old friend.
Sharon: I don’t know how you can expect me to be so
casual about this. I mean this is a very big deal. This man
is going to decide my salary.
Jerry: I’m not worried because I know that you are going
to make an excellent impression on Mr. Lars. You always
make a good impression on everyone you meet.
Advanced: Let’s Talk! Follow-up
• Using the text as a reference, decide whether
Sharon is feeling confident or worried. Explain why you say so.
• What is the purpose of the meeting between Sharon and Mr. Lars?
Do you think that Sharon’s feelings are normal? Explain.
Advanced: Error Correction
Correct the mistake
1. Everyone likes Bill because he interesting to talk to.
2. I trusted him immediately because he was such
confident.
3. My brother known a lot about body language.
4. James is shy, but some people might think his
unfriendly.
5. Anderson is the more charming man I know.
Advanced: Reading Comprehension
It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to
evaluate you when you meet for the first time. A first impression can
be nearly impossible to reverse. This article will provide you with some
useful recommendations to help you make positive first impressions.
Be yourself — If you’re feeling uncomfortable and on edge, this can
make the other person feel ill at ease as well, and that's a sure way to
create the wrong impression. Learn to make yourself relax when
meeting someone for the first time.
Present yourself appropriately — When you meet a person for the
first time, you will be judged initially based on your appearance.
Therefore, you should make an effort to look clean and presentable.
Smile! — There's nothing like a smile to create a good first
impression. Just don't go overboard with this, or you’ll risk appearing
insincere and smarmy.
Advanced: Reading Discussion
• What is the main idea of this passage?
• The article tells us that it only takes a person around
three seconds to form a first impression. Why do you
think it requires so little time?
• The text tells us that first impressions can be nearly
impossible to reverse. Do you agree with this statement
or not? Explain.
Advanced: Expressions & Phrases
1) I forgot to wear a tie to meet Match the idiom to its meaning
the new boss. I guess I started
off on the wrong foot. a) to begin things badly
2) Have all your papers in order b) you shouldn’t jump to
before you meet the client. conclusions about someone
Put your best foot forward. based solely on appearance.
3) He may wear jeans and a c) the first thing you say to
black turtleneck, but he’s a make another person feel
very powerful person. Don’t comfortable
judge a book by it’s cover.
d) to say good things about
4) I like to break the ice with my yourself
students by asking them how long
they have been studying English. e) to give something your
best try
5) Don’t talk so much about your
accomplishments. It’s better not
to blow your own horn.
Advanced: Question Formation
Form a question based on the response
Ex: How much money would you like to deposit?
1. To be honest with you, I don’t
care for Jim. There’s something
about him that I don’t trust.
2. The first thing I notice about
a person is their smile.
3. I’m going to wear a black suit
and a silver tie to the interview.
4. I don’t want to go out
with him again because
he has bad manners.
5. Pam is the most confident
person I know.
