Alfabeto y Sonidos

Titles

We use titles:

1. Titles = Respect
   Examples: Mr., Mrs., Miss
2. Titles = Man or Woman
   Mr. = Man
   Mrs. = Married woman
   Miss = Single woman
3. Titles = Job
   Dr. = Doctor
   Prof. = Teacher
   Eng. = Engineer

1. Mr. Indicates adult male status, used universally in formal and informal settings.
   • Mr. John Smith
   • Mr. Michael Johnson
   • Mr. David Lee
2. Mrs. Signifies a married woman, traditionally used to acknowledge marital status.
   • Mrs. Emma Thompson
   • Mrs. Sarah Parker
   • Mrs. Rachel Green
3. Ms. A neutral title for women, used regardless of marital status, promoting equality and privacy.
   • Ms. Olivia Martinez
   • Ms. Emily Clark
   • Ms. Sophia Wright
4. Miss Traditionally indicates an unmarried woman, often used in formal settings or when specifying marital status is desired.
   • Miss Isabella Harris
   • Miss Mia Young
   • Miss Ava King
5. Mx. A gender-neutral title, respectful of individuals who do not wish to specify gender or who identify outside traditional gender binaries.
   • Mx. Jordan Reed
   • Mx. Taylor Murphy
   • Mx. Alex Kelly
6. Madam/Madam A formal title for women, especially in leadership roles or when the full name is unknown, used to convey respect in professional settings.
   • Madam Secretary (often used in governmental or official contexts)
   • Madam Chairperson
   • Madam President
7. Dr. Indicates a person with a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., etc.), recognizing academic or professional achievement.
   • Dr. Jane Foster (fictional)
   • Dr. Richard Kimble (fictional)
   • Dr. Meredith Grey (fictional)
8. Prof. Used for professors at colleges or universities, acknowledging their position and expertise in academia.
   • Prof. Charles Xavier (fictional)
   • Prof. Minerva McGonagall (fictional)
   • Prof. Indiana Jones (fictional)
9. Rev. Short for “Reverend,” used for ordained members of the clergy, recognizing their religious leadership and dedication.
   • Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (historical figure, used for illustrative purposes)
   • Rev. Jesse Jackson (real-life example)
   • Rev. Desmond Tutu (real-life example)
10. Hon. Short for “Honorable,” a courtesy title used for certain officials, judges, and dignitaries, reflecting their esteemed position in society.
    • Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (historical figure, used for illustrative purposes)
    • Hon. Sonia Sotomayor (real-life example)
    • Hon. Arnold Schwarzenegger (when serving as Governor, real-life example)

Names

1. First Name = Your name
   🧑 ➡️ John

2. Middle Name = Second name
   🧑 ➡️ John Michael

3. Family Name = Last name
   🧑 ➡️ John Michael Smith

4. Second Family Name = Mother’s name
   🧑 ➡️ John Michael Smith Garcia

5. Nickname = Fun name
   🧑 ➡️ John = Johnny 😄

6. Preferred Name = Name you like
   🧑 ➡️ John Michael Smith = Mike ✅

7. Full Name = All names
   🧑 ➡️ John Michael Smith Garcia ✍️

“Hello, I am Mr. John Michael Smith. My friends call me Johnny, but I prefer John. I have two last names: Smith and Garcia.“

First Name: The name given at birth or chosen name.
Example: Maria, John

Middle Name: A second name given at birth, sometimes honoring another family member.
Example: Anne (Maria Anne Smith)

Last Name (Family Name or Surname): The family name passed down.
Example: Smith (John Smith)

Second Last Name: In cultures where individuals have both parents’ surnames.
Example: Garcia (John Smith Garcia)

Nickname: A name based on or derived from a person’s given name or traits, used informally.
Example: Liz (for Elizabeth)

Preferred Name: The name a person prefers to go by, which might differ from their given name.
Example: Max (Maxwell prefers Max)

Full Name: Combines the given name, middle name(s) (if any), surname, and second last name (if applicable), representing the complete identity of a person as recognized officially and socially.
Example: Maria Anne Smith Garcia

Study the following:

1. Mr. Alexander James Wilson Garcia, ‘Alex,’ but I prefer AJ.

• Title: Mr.
• First Name: Alexander
• Middle Name: James
• Surname: Wilson
• Second Last Name: Garcia
• Nickname: Alex
• Preferred Name: AJ

Hello! I am Mr. Alexander Wilson. My friends call me Alex. But, I like AJ best. I have two last names, Wilson and Garcia.

2. Dr. Elizabeth Marie Rivera Torres, known as ‘Liz,’ but I go by Beth.

• Title: Dr.
• First Name: Elizabeth
• Middle Name: Marie
• Surname: Rivera
• Second Last Name: Torres
• Nickname: Liz
• Preferred Name: Beth

Hi! My name is Elizabeth. Some people call me Liz. I like Beth more. I am a doctor. I have two last names too, Rivera and Torres.

3. Prof. Christopher Alan Mendez Lopez, ‘Chris,’ but call me Kit.

• Title: Prof.
• First Name: Christopher
• Middle Name: Alan
• Surname: Mendez
• Second Last Name: Lopez
• Nickname: Chris
• Preferred Name: Kit

Hello, I am Prof. Christopher Mendez. People often say Chris. I prefer Kit. My last names are Mendez and Lopez.

4. Mx. Jordan Patrice Clark Smith, ‘JP,’ but I prefer Jordan.

• Title: Mx.
• First Name: Jordan
• Middle Name: Patrice
• Surname: Clark
• Second Last Name: Smith
• Nickname: JP
• Preferred Name: Jordan

Hi! I am MX Jordan Clark. Some friends say JP. But, I like Jordan. ‘Mx.’ is a special title. It means no Mr. or Miss. I have two last names, Clark and Smith.

5. Miss Sophia Isabella Hernandez Ruiz, ‘Sophie,’ but I prefer Isa.

• Title: Miss
• First Name: Sophia
• Middle Name: Isabella
• Surname: Hernandez
• Second Last Name: Ruiz
• Nickname: Sophie
• Preferred Name: Isa

Hello! My name is Miss Sophia Hernandez. Many people call me Sophie. But, I like Isa. I have two last names, Hernandez and Ruiz.

It’s your turn

Title:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Surname:

Second Last Name:

Nickname:

Preferred Name:

Hello! My name is _____ _____ _____. Many people call me _____. But, I like _____. I have two last names, ______ and _____.