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Conversation Beginner · Module 1 · Unit 1

Basic Greetings

Pre A1 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In today"s lesson, you will talk about greetings and introductions and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. How are you?
  2. Are you happy today?
  3. Is it morning or evening?

Listen and Repeat

  • Hi, I am Daniel.

  • Hello, my name is Rachel.

  • It is nice to meet you.

  • Hello, my name is Tom.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Introduce

    Verb

    /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

    Meaning:To present someone to others.

    Let me introduce my friend.

  • Greeting

    Noun

    /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

    Meaning:A polite word or sign of welcome.

    Hi is a common greeting.

  • Head out

    Phrasal Verb

    /hed aʊt/

    Meaning:To leave a place.

    I need to head out.

  • Break the ice

    Idiom

    /breɪk ðə aɪs/

    Meaning:To make people feel comfortable.

    A smile can break the ice.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel meet and introduce themselves.
  • Daniel
    Hi, I am Daniel.
  • Rachel
    Hello, my name is Rachel.
  • Daniel
    What is up? Let me introduce my friend Tom.
  • Rachel

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Is the man Daniel?
  2. Did Daniel introduce Tom?
  3. Is Rachel happy to meet Tom?

Point and Tell Me

  • Hi, I ____ Daniel.

  • Hello, my name ____ Rachel.

  • It is nice ____ meet you.

  • Hello, my name is ____.

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I need to ____ out now.

  2. That was a good way to ____ the ice.

  3. I ____ Daniel.

  4. He ____ my friend.

  5. They ____ friendly.

  6. am / I / Daniel

  7. is / name / my / Rachel

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What is up today?
  2. Can you introduce yourself?
  3. Do you need to head out soon?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How are you?
  2. Are you happy today?
  3. Is it morning or evening?
  4. How do you say hello to your friends?
  5. Do you like saying "Good morning"?
  6. Who did you greet today?
  7. Do you greet your teachers?
  8. What do you say before going to bed?

What is up

Slang

/wʌt ɪz ʌp/

Meaning:A casual way to ask how someone is.

Hey, what is up?

Nice to meet you, Tom.
  • Daniel
    We were just trying to break the ice.
  • Rachel
    It is great to meet new people.
  • Daniel
    I have to head out now.
  • Rachel
    See you later!