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【2】The Introduction Song

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《💿[[2] The Introduction SongUsing the lyrics of "I Love English at Home" and the contents of the corresponding "BOOK 1" as seeds, we will nurture the seeds of learning "English at Home" 📝🌱

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This time, we will use the lyrics of "💿【2】The Introduction Song" featured in DWE Blue and the contents of the corresponding "📙BOOK1" as seeds to cultivate the seeds of learning "English at Home"📝🌱

1 Introduction of the venue

“[2] The Introduction Song” is sung in the scene where the characters say hello for the first time.

This is a famous song that is often featured at DWE events. [1] Listen to it along with What's Your Name?!

2 Learn grammar

🌸Interrogative word How🌸

Example 1) How do you do?

🌸Infinitive/Noun Usage "To do ~"🌸
(or "It is for ... to ~ construction")

Example 2) It's nice to meet you.

(DWE - Quote from "Sing Along")

3 Column ~Self-introduction 2~

When should you use the self-introduction phrase "How do you do?"?


[2] Appears in The Introduction Song“How do you do?”This expression.

There may be many people who have never heard of it.

In fact, this expression has not been used much recently.Old polite languageThat's it.

However, even today, the British upper class andSome very formal occasionsIt is still sometimes used todayElegant expressionis.

“"How do you do?" means "hello, nice to meet you" and is used when greeting someone for the first time.

Why is "How do you do?" no longer used?

Why does "How do you do?" seem so old-fashioned?, as modern English has become more casual, simpler greetings are preferred in everyday conversation.is.

for example,

"Hello!"
"Hi!"
"Nice to meet you!"

This expression is more natural and commonly used in modern English.

When to use "How do you do?"

So, when exactly should you use "How do you do?"?

  • Very formal occasions: For royal or aristocratic occasions, academic conferences, and solemn ceremonies
  • When you want to make a polite impression on a first meeting:When you want to show deep respect to someone you are meeting for the first time in a business setting
  • Old literature and movies:Classic Works

This expression is sometimes used in

In the old movie "My Fair Lady," there is a scene where the main character, played by Audrey Hepburn, who was born in the slums, uses "How do you do?" when she goes to an upper-class social gathering.
It's an interesting movie that was a big hit in Japan,A professor of linguistics also appears.So be sure to check it out!

What if someone asks you, "How do you do?"

How should you respond when someone asks you, "How do you do?"

In fact, as in DWEThe correct answer is to reply with the same answer: "How do you do?"That's it.

In Japanese, this means "Hello, nice to meet you," so you could respond with "It's a pleasure to meet you" or "I am honored to meet you."

"How do you do?" is often used in very formal situations, so when replying, please use a polite expression rather than a casual one like "Nice to meet you!"

[Same meaning as "How do you do?"]
Expressions that have a similar meaning to "How do you do?" include:

・Pleased to meet you.

・It's a pleasure to meet you.

These expressions are a little more casual than "How do you do?" but are still commonly used as greetings when meeting someone for the first time.

[summary

  • "How do you do?" is a very formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
  • The reply was,"How do you do?"And reply in the same words.
  • Nowadays, more casual expressions such as "Hello!" or "Hi!" are more common.

Someday, somewhere, I'll meet a wonderful prince or princess,If you're invited to a special ball, be sure to use "How do you do?"!

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✅Incorporate English into your daily life

Once you have learned various ways to greet and respond, try putting it into practice as part of your English activities at home.

“Good morning.”
“How're you doing?”
“Good night.”

We exchange greetings such asMake it a habit to greet people at home in English, and try to naturally create the feeling that "it's natural to greet people at home in English."😽

Next, let's learn greetings that can be used at various events.

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“Happy New Year!”
(happy new year!)

“Happy Valentine's Day!”
(Happy Valentine's Day!)

“Happy Thanksgiving Day!”
(Happy Thanksgiving!)

“Happy Halloween!”
(Happy Halloween!)

“Merry Christmas!”
(Merry Christmas!)
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When things like this are incorporated,
You'll be able to enjoy the event even more!

It's also an opportunity to learn about foreign cultures, such as Halloween and Easter.So,Let's actively participate in events and say hello in English!

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Explanations of English grammar may be provided. However, these explanations are aimed at parents who do not have English as their first language."To aid comprehension when studying English as a foreign language"is.
Besty's "Home English" method of learning English using your native language provides continuous, high-quality input.It is important to help your child develop an "English brain" that understands English as it is.It is set to.
Therefore, instead of simply conveying the explanations of English grammar etc. in this blog to your children,Please incorporate this into your daily life at home as a means of awareness.

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