First Lesson for A1: Nice to Meet You
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First Lesson for A1: Nice to Meet You

This ESL lesson plan introduces beginner A1 students to basic conversational skills through speaking and reading activities. In this 45-minute group lesson, students read people and their jobs, answer comprehension questions, and practice dialogues to introduce themselves. With a focus on forming introductions, asking simple questions, and finding common interests, this lesson builds foundational skills for social interaction in English.

Skills

  • Can produce short phrases about themselves, giving basic personal information (e.g. name, address, family, nationality).
  • Can describe themselves (e.g. name, age, family), using simple words/signs and formulaic expressions, provided they can prepare in advance.
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Read about Samantha and Kelly.

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      Hello! My name is Samantha. I am from Chicago. I am 20 years old. I work as a teacher. I have a dog. This is Kelly. She is from Berlin. She is 31 years old. Kelly likes chocolate. She is a doctor. She likes to read and play sports.
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      Answer the questions.

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      Read the dialogue in pairs.

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      Put the sentences in the correct order to complete the dialogue.

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      Introduce yourself to other classmates and ask them the questions below. Find someone who has one thing in common with you.

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