How to Make a Good First Impression

How to Make a Good First Impression

Look at the picture

Read the questions

Think about the topic

Pre-Listening Questions

What does “first impression” mean?

Why do you think this is important?

How can a “first impression” affect your relationships with others?

Watch the Video

What are the speaker’s five tips for making a good impression?

How much time do you have to leave a good impression?

• 5 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 3 seconds

• 5 seconds

What type of handshake should you give?

• cold and firm

• cool and firm

• warm and fast

• warm and hard

What are some barriers that people sometimes use (more than one may apply)?

• Folding arms

• Nice, open gestures

• Emphatic gestures

• Gestures above shoulder-height

• Crossing your legs

Remember to ______________!

Speaking Exercise

Summarize: Tell your partner as much as you can remember from this video.

What are some details you learned from this video?

Do you agree with the speaker’s suggestions?

What else would you add?    

Talk with your tutor about this topic.

Use the expressions and vocabulary you learned.

Use the related resources below to learn more.  

Read the vocabulary words out loud to your tutor.  

He or she will listen and correct your pronunciation.

posture

realign

scan

scowl

vital

mirror

gesture(s)

outfit 

barriers 

slightly 

rapport

bond 

approachable

automatically.  

More Speaking Practice

Practice meeting your partner for the first time.

Have your partner evaluate your posture, handshake, gestures,