How to Introduce People Politely
ESL Lesson PlansHow to Introduce People Politely

How to Introduce People Politely

This A2 ESL lesson plan helps teenage learners develop confidence in introducing friends, family members, and new acquaintances politely. Students practice useful greetings, introduction phrases, and small talk through vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, dialogues, and role-play activities. The online worksheet also explores cultural differences in greeting customs and encourages learners to communicate naturally in everyday situations. Designed for a 60-minute group lesson, it combines practical speaking skills with interactive language practice.

Skills

  • Can introduce people and exchange basic personal information using polite, appropriate language.
  • Can start and maintain short conversations in familiar social situations.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the questions.

1
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not?
2
When did you last introduce two people to each other?
3
What do you usually say when you meet someone for the first time?
4
Is it easy or difficult to remember people's names?
5
What can you do to make a new person feel welcome?
6
Do you greet teachers and friends in the same way? Why or why not?
2

Match the phrases to their meanings.

3

Complete each conversation with the correct phrase.

4

Match the sentence halves.

5

Read about different ways people greet each other. Then discuss the questions.

6

Work in groups of three. Choose a situation and act it out.