Unit 1: B1 Lesson Getting Started

Objective: By the end of this unit, students will be able to greet others, introduce themselves, use basic conversational phrases, understand common greetings and personal information, comprehend simple introductions and short texts about people, listen to greetings and basic conversations, and write short introductions about themselves.

Materials Needed:

1. Flashcards with common greetings and conversational phrases
2. Sample texts with simple introductions
3. Audio recordings of greetings and basic conversations
4. Writing materials for students

Duration: 90 minutes per week (divided into two 45-minute sessions)

Introduction and Speaking Practice

Session 1: Greetings and Introductions (45 minutes)

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):
   • Start with a quick game where students match common greetings with their meanings.
2. Teaching Greetings and Introductions (15 minutes):
   • Introduce common greetings and basic conversational phrases using flashcards or visuals.
   • Model how to introduce oneself, including name, age, and nationality.
3. Speaking Practice (15 minutes):
   • Pair up students and have them practice greetings, introductions, and basic conversation.
   • Encourage natural exchanges and provide feedback on pronunciation and fluency.
4. Writing Task (10 minutes):
   • Assign students to write short introductions about themselves, including their name, age, nationality, and one interesting fact.
   • Provide sentence starters or templates to scaffold their writing.

Session 2: Reading and Listening (45 minutes)

1. Reading Activity (15 minutes):
   • Distribute simple introductions and short texts about people.

     • Unit 1: B1 Reading Task “Meet the Neighbors”

   • Have students read the texts individually and identify key information about the individuals.
2. Listening Exercise (15 minutes):
   • Play audio recordings of greetings and basic conversations.
   • Have students listen and note down important details such as names, greetings, and basic information exchanged.
3. Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Lead a class discussion based on the reading and listening activities, asking students to share what they learned about the people mentioned in the texts and recordings.

Week 2: Vocabulary Expansion and Writing Practice

Session 1: Vocabulary Expansion (45 minutes)

1. Review and Practice (20 minutes):
   • Review common greetings, conversational phrases, and vocabulary related to personal information.
   • Conduct interactive activities such as role-plays and games to reinforce vocabulary retention.
2. Vocabulary Extension (15 minutes):
   • Introduce additional vocabulary related to personal information, such as occupations, hobbies, and interests.
   • Provide examples and encourage students to practice using the new vocabulary in context.
3. Speaking Practice (10 minutes):
   • Pair up students and have them engage in conversations using the expanded vocabulary, focusing on asking and answering questions about personal information.

Session 2: Writing Task and Review (45 minutes)

1. Writing Task (20 minutes):
   • Ask students to expand their previous introductions by including additional information about their hobbies, interests, or favorite activities.
   • Provide prompts or sentence starters to guide their writing.

     • Unit 1: B1 Writing Assignment “Your Ideal Neighbor”

2. Peer Review (15 minutes):
   • Have students exchange their written introductions with a partner for peer review.
   • Encourage constructive feedback on clarity, coherence, and vocabulary usage.
3. Review and Reflection (10 minutes):
   • Wrap up the unit by reviewing key vocabulary, phrases, and concepts covered in the past two weeks.
   • Encourage students to reflect on their progress and set goals for future learning.

Homework: Assign students to practice greetings, introductions, and basic conversations with family members or friends outside of class. Additionally, they can write a diary entry about their experiences using English in everyday situations.

Assessment: Assess students’ participation in speaking activities, their ability to comprehend and produce common greetings, introductions, and basic conversational phrases, their understanding of simple texts and audio recordings, and the clarity and coherence of their written introductions. Use informal assessments such as observation, class discussions, and written assignments to gauge student progress.