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Meet & Greet

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Overview

Meet & Greet

Use the arrows to move through the slides. / Usa las flechas para avanzar.

Welcome to Lesson 1

Welcome to Lesson 1
Meet Sofia and Carlos. They will guide you.

In this lesson you will greet people and introduce yourself in English.

By the end you can say: Hello! My name is ___. I am a student. Nice to meet you.

What you will learn

What you will learn
  • 12 key words and phrases: Hello, Good morning, Nice to meet you...
  • Two sentence patterns: I am and You are
  • How to say your name: My name is...

How this lesson works

Follow the steps in order:

  • Learn: vocabulary, a real conversation, grammar
  • Practice: from easy to free
  • Use it: read, listen, speak and write
  • Review: check what you learned
Take your time. You can repeat any activity.
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Vocabulary

Vocabulary: 12 words and phrases

Look at the picture, press play, and say it out loud. / Mira la imagen, escucha y repite.

Hello

Hello
Hello

En español: Hola

Example: Hello! Nice to meet you.

Hi

Hi
Hi

En español: Hola (informal)

Example: Hi! How are you?

Good morning

Good morning
Good morning

En español: Buenos días

Example: Good morning, teacher.

Good afternoon

Good afternoon
Good afternoon

En español: Buenas tardes

Example: Good afternoon, Carlos.

Good evening

Good evening
Good evening

En español: Buenas noches (al llegar)

Example: Good evening, everyone.

Goodbye

Goodbye
Goodbye

En español: Adiós

Example: Goodbye! See you tomorrow.

My name is Sofia

My name is Sofia
My name is Sofia

En español: Me llamo Sofia

Example: My name is Sofia. What is your name?

I am a student

I am a student
I am a student

En español: Soy estudiante

Example: I am a student.

You are

You are
You are

En español: Tú eres / Usted es

Example: You are a teacher.

Nice to meet you

Nice to meet you
Nice to meet you

En español: Mucho gusto

Example: Nice to meet you, Sofia.

Student

Student
Student

En español: Estudiante

Example: The student has a notebook.

Teacher

Teacher
Teacher

En español: Profesor / Profesora

Example: The teacher is Sofia.

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Vocabulary practice

🖼️ Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice

Drag each word to the correct picture. / Arrastra cada palabra a la imagen correcta.

Hello
Hi
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Goodbye
My name is Sofia
I am a student
You are
Nice to meet you
Student
Teacher
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Conversation

A real conversation: Sofia meets Carlos

Press play and follow the conversation. Tap a line to hear it again. / Toca una línea para repetirla.

  1. Sofia: Hello! My name is Sofia.
  2. Carlos: Hi, Sofia! I am Carlos. Nice to meet you.
  3. Sofia: Nice to meet you, Carlos. I am a student.
  4. Carlos: I am a student too. You are in my class!
  5. Sofia: Yes, I am! See you tomorrow. Goodbye!
  6. Carlos: Goodbye, Sofia!
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Presentation

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Key structures

Key structures

Use the arrows. / Usa las flechas.

Target structure

Target structure

Today we use three patterns to introduce ourselves:

  • My name is + name
  • I am + a student / a teacher
  • You are + a student / a teacher

I am...

I am...

Use I am to talk about yourself.

I am a student.

En español: Yo soy estudiante.

You are...

You are...

Use You are to talk to another person.

You are a teacher.

En español: Tú eres profesor.

Short forms (contractions)

In real conversations we shorten the words:

  • I am = I'm
  • You are = You're
I'm a student. You're a teacher.

Your turn

Your turn

Say these three sentences out loud with your own information:

  • My name is ___.
  • I am a ___.
  • Nice to meet you!
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Grammar

Grammar: am, are and My name is

Open each tab. / Abre cada pestaña.

I am + noun. We use it for ourselves.

  • I am a student.
  • I am a teacher.
  • I'm Sofia.
I + am
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Controlled: unscramble the word

🔤 Unscramble

Controlled: unscramble the word

Tap the letters in the correct order to spell the word.

💡 To say hello for the first time: Nice to ___ you
💡 Nice to meet you: ___ to meet you
💡 I am 22 ___ old
💡 I am ___ to be here (a good feeling)
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Controlled: spot the mistake

🔍 Encuentra el error

Controlled: spot the mistake

Tap the wrong word and write the correct one.

.

.

.

.

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Controlled: fill in the blanks

✍️ Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks

Click a word from the bank, then click the blank. / Elige una palabra y haz clic en el espacio.

! My is Sofia. I a . You a student.

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Controlled: build the sentence

🧩 Sentence Builder

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order. / Toca las palabras en el orden correcto.

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🔊
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🔊
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Controlled: true or false

✔️ True / False

True or false?

Read each statement. Is it true or false? / ¿Verdadero o falso?

"Good morning" is used in the morning.
"Good evening" is used at noon.
We say "I am" to talk about ourselves.
We say "You am" to talk to another person.
"Goodbye" is a way to say hello.
"Nice to meet you" is said when you meet someone for the first time.
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Semi-controlled: memory game

🃏 Memoria

Semi-controlled: memory game

Flip two cards. Match each greeting with its reply.

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Semi-controlled: formal or informal

🗂️ Sort & Categorise

Formal or informal?

Drag each greeting into the right group. / Arrastra cada saludo al grupo correcto.

Formal
Informal
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Semi-controlled: match

🔗 Match the Pairs

Match the greeting

Click a phrase, then click the picture that matches. / Une cada frase con su imagen.

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Semi-controlled: complete

✍️ Fill in the Blanks

Complete the introduction

Choose the right word for each blank. / Elige la palabra correcta.

, Carlos! My is Sofia. am a . You in my class. to meet you!

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Free practice

Free practice: your first day

Read what the person says, then choose your reply. / Lee y elige tu respuesta.

Good morning! I am Sofia. What is your name?

Are you a student?

I have to go now. See you tomorrow!

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Read and listen

Read and listen: Meet Carlos

Press play and read at the same time. Tap a line to hear it again.

  1. Hi! My name is Carlos.
  2. I am a student at IES Academy in Guatemala City.
  3. I am twenty-two years old.
  4. My teacher is Ms. Johnson.
  5. She is very kind and helpful.
  6. I am happy to be in this English class.
  7. I am from Zone 10.
  8. You are my classmates.
  9. Nice to meet you all!
  10. I am ready to learn English.
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Reading check

✔️ True / False

Reading check: True or False?

Read each statement about Carlos. Is it True or False?

Carlos is a student at IES Academy.
Carlos is from Mexico City.
Carlos is 22 years old.
Ms. Johnson is his student.
Carlos is happy to be in English class.
Carlos is from Zone 10.
Carlos is ready to learn English.
The teacher is not kind.
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Fill in a new passage

✍️ Fill in the Blanks

Fill in a new passage

Click a word from the bank, then click the blank where it belongs.

Hello! Ana. I a student. I am Antigua, Guatemala. You my new friend. Nice to meet you!

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Reading

Reading: Sofia's first day

Read the text. Tap the underlined words to see what they mean. / Toca las palabras subrayadas.

Hello! My name is . I am a . Today is my first day at the new school.

In the morning I meet a boy. His name is Carlos. He is a . We say, !

Carlos is in my class. At the end of the day I say, ! See you tomorrow.

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Listen to the dialogue

Listen: Ms. Johnson meets Carlos

You will hear two people meeting for the first time. Read while you listen. Tap a line to hear it again.

  1. Ms. Johnson: Hello! My name is Ms. Johnson. I am your English teacher.
  2. Carlos: Hi Ms. Johnson! My name is Carlos. I am a student. Nice to meet you!
  3. Ms. Johnson: Nice to meet you too, Carlos! Where are you from?
  4. Carlos: I am from Guatemala City. Zone 10.
  5. Ms. Johnson: Wonderful! I am from the United States. Welcome to IES Academy!
  6. Carlos: Thank you! I am very happy to be here.
  7. Ms. Johnson: Great! You are going to love this class!
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Listen and choose

🎧 Listen & Choose

Listen and choose

Press play to hear the question. Then choose the correct answer.

1. What is Ms. Johnson's job?
2. Where is Carlos from?
3. How does Carlos feel about his class?
4. Where is Ms. Johnson from?
5. What does Ms. Johnson say to Carlos?
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Listening

🎧 Listen & Choose

Listen and choose

Listen and choose the correct answer. / Escucha y elige la respuesta correcta.

1. What greeting do you hear?
2. What is the speaker's job?
3. What does the speaker say after the greeting?
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Speaking drills

🎤 Speaking

Speaking drills

Listen to the model. Press record and say it yourself. Then play it back and compare.

1Follow the example: My name is Sofia. I am a student. (Say it with YOUR information.)
2Answer: What is your name?
3Answer: Where are you from?
4Answer: Are you a student or a teacher?
5Listen and repeat: Nice to meet you!
6Listen and repeat: I am happy to be here.
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Speaking

🎤 Speaking

Speaking practice

Listen to the model, then record yourself saying the same thing. / Escucha y repite.

1Hello! My name is Sofia.
2Nice to meet you!
3I am a student.
4Goodbye, Sofia!
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Write about yourself

Write about yourself

Use the sentence starters to write 5 sentences about yourself. There is no time limit. Write slowly and carefully.

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Writing

🎧 Dictado

Writing practice: dictation

Listen and write exactly what you hear. / Escucha y escribe lo que oyes.

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💡 A greeting and a name

2

💡 A greeting and a job

3

💡 Evening greeting

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Real-life Challenge

Real-life Challenge: your first call

You work at a call center. Choose the best reply.

Hello? Who is this?

Where are you from?

How old are you?

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SWAT 1: True or False

✔️ True / False

SWAT 1: True or False?

Is this correct English? Tap True if it is correct, False if it has a mistake.

I am a student at IES Academy.
My name are Sofia.
You are a great teacher.
I is from Guatemala.
My name is Carlos Mendez.
Nice to meeting you.
I am 25 years old.
You am my friend.
I am from Zone 10, Guatemala City.
My name is pleased to meet you.
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SWAT 2: Match the pairs

🔗 Match the Pairs

SWAT 2: match the pairs

Click the beginning of the sentence, then click the correct ending.

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SWAT 3: Unscramble

🔤 Unscramble

SWAT 3: unscramble the word

Tap the letters in the correct order. Use the clue.

💡 The most common greeting in English
💡 A person who studies at school or academy
💡 A person who teaches English
💡 What people call you: My ___ is Sofia
💡 Good ___: said before 12 pm
💡 You are my ___: someone you like and trust
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Review

What you can do now

Check each goal in your head. / Revisa cada meta.

I can greet people

I can greet people
  • Hello / Hi
  • Good morning / afternoon / evening
  • Goodbye

I can introduce myself

I can introduce myself
  • My name is ___.
  • I am a student / a teacher.
  • Nice to meet you!

I can talk to someone

I can talk to someone
  • You are a student.
  • You're a teacher.
I am. You are. My name is.
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Final check

✔️ True / False

Final check

Last check! True or false? / ¡Última revisión!

I say "I am" when I talk about myself.
I say "You is" to talk to a friend.
"My name is Sofia" introduces a person.
"Good evening" is a good greeting for the morning.
"Nice to meet you" is a polite phrase for a first meeting.
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SWAT check

✔️ True / False

SWAT check: can you do it?

Read each statement. Is it True or False?

To say your name I can say: "My name is Sofia."
To say where I am from I can say: "I from Guatemala."
To say my age I can say: "I am 22 years old."
"Nice to meet you" is a good reply after someone tells me their name.

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