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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

Elementary

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

  1. Hello! ............................................................Nice to meet you

  2. How are you? ..........................................I’m fine, thank you

  3. Good morning! .......................................Good morning!

  4. What’s your name?................................My name is ___



B. Fill in the Blanks

  1. My name is ____________.

  2. I am from ____________.

  3. I speak ____________.

  4. 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


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