Part A...
Elementary Level (A1-A2)

Build core English skills—listening, speaking, reading, writing—through engaging activities. Gain everyday vocabulary, basic grammar accuracy, and confidence for real-life communication in English.

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Day 1: Introduction to Speaking

Mr. Saif Aroosh

Objective:

Build rapport, ease stage fright, introduce greetings.

Activities:

Ice-breaker games (e.g. name chain, ball toss)
Self-introduction sentence templates: “My name is ___, I am from ___.”
Greeting practice: “Hello”, “Good morning”, “Nice to meet you”
Pair & group intro practice

Outcomes:

Help learners introduce themselves, use common greetings, and build confidence through interactive speaking activities.

Lesson:

✏️ Worksheet for Practice

A. Match the Greetings

Hello! ............................................................Nice to meet you
How are you? ..........................................I’m fine, thank you
Good morning! .......................................Good morning!
What’s your name?................................My name is ___

B. Fill in the Blanks

My name is ____________.
I am from ____________.
I speak ____________.
I am ____________ years old.

C. Ask your partner and write

Partner’s name: ___________Where are they from? ___________What do they like? ___________

🔁 Homework

Write 4 sentences about yourself using today’s patterns. Example:

My name is Asha.
I am from Aligarh.
I speak Hindi and English.
I like music.

✅ Basic Greetings

English Expression	Usage/Meaning
Hello	General greeting
Hi	Informal greeting
Good morning	Before 12 PM
Good afternoon	12–5 PM
Good evening	After 5 PM
How are you?	Asking about someone’s wellbeing
I’m fine, thank you.	Standard polite response
Nice to meet you.	Used when meeting someone for the first time
It’s nice to see you.	Used when meeting someone again
What’s your name?	Asking for a person’s name
My name is ___.	Telling your name
I’m ___.	Informal way to say your name
Where are you from?	Asking about someone’s country or city
I’m from ___.	Responding to origin
How old are you?	Asking about age (use with care)
I am ___ years old.	Stating your age
Goodbye	Standard farewell
Bye	Informal goodbye
See you later	Casual farewell

Classroom Expressions Related to Greetings

Phrase	Use
Please say it again.	Asking someone to repeat
Can you spell that?	Asking for spelling
I didn’t understand.	Expressing confusion
Can you help me?	Requesting help politely
What does that mean?	Asking for the meaning of a word

🎭 Polite Expressions

Expression	When to Use
Thank you	After receiving help or info
You’re welcome	In response to "thank you"
Excuse me	To get someone’s attention
I’m sorry	To apologize
May I come in?	Entering a classroom or room