Page 1 - Level 1 Additional Skills Book 01-15.cdr

Topic 1 - Saying Hello!

Timings depend on student ability but have been approximated to include activity, feedback with
concept checking, and pronunciation focus where necessary.

By the end of the lesson you will be able to…

- Say hello and practice greeting people.
Aims for today - Give personal information about yourself and others.

- Identify the names of countries and their nationalities.
- Ask and answer questions about yourself and others.

Write 5 or 6 answers on the board that are related to different
aspects of your life (e.g.: 27, Paris, chocolate…). The information
does not have to be true.

Students then have time to discuss in small groups what they think
Optional Warmer
the question is to match each answer (e.g. How old are you?
Where do you live? What is your favourite food?).

Groups get 1 point for every question which relates to one of your
answers.

Task 1
Skill Speaking

Time 5 mins

Explain that reading aloud helps practice and improve
pronunciation.
Model the conversation with a strong student.
Teaching Tips
Ask the whole class to repeat the sentences after you.
Explain the difference between ‘very well’ and ‘fine’ (‘very well’ is
usually more formal and stronger).

Monitor pairs as they practice and make note of any pronunciation
Assessment problems.
Drill any problematic words or sentences during feedback.

Task 2
Skill Listening

Time 15-20 mins
Teaching Tips