B1-Level: Greetings and Introductions
Objective:
By the end of this unit, students will:
- Use varied greetings and self-introduction phrases confidently.
- Ask and answer follow-up questions to extend conversations.
- Write a detailed self-introduction using advanced vocabulary.
- Understand and use vocabulary related to personal information, hobbies, and goals.
Duration:
90 minutes per week, divided into two 45-minute sessions.
Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with greetings, introductions, and conversational phrases.
- Handouts with sample texts of personal introductions.
- Audio recordings of conversations featuring introductions and greetings.
- Writing templates or graphic organizers for self-introductions.
Week 1: Vocabulary and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)
- Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Write three questions on the board (e.g., “Where are you from?”, “What do you do?”, “What’s your favorite hobby?”).
- Students mingle and ask three classmates these questions, then report back one interesting fact they learned.
- Vocabulary Introduction (15 minutes)
- Introduce advanced phrases for greetings, self-introductions, and follow-up questions (see vocabulary list).
- Provide example sentences for context:
- Greetings: “It’s great to meet you!”
- Self-introduction: “I’m currently studying engineering, but I also enjoy hiking.”
- Follow-up questions: “What inspired you to start hiking?”
- Students work in pairs to create their own sentences using the new vocabulary.
- Listening Activity (10 minutes)
- Play an audio recording of a B1-level introduction dialogue.
- Students take notes on key details (names, occupations, hobbies).
- Discuss the audio: What phrases did the speakers use to introduce themselves?
- Speaking Practice (15 minutes)
- Conduct a “speed networking” activity:
- Students rotate every 2 minutes to practice introducing themselves and asking follow-up questions.
- Encourage using advanced vocabulary and phrases.
- Provide feedback on fluency, pronunciation, and use of vocabulary.
- Conduct a “speed networking” activity:
Week 2: Writing and Extended Conversations (45 minutes)
- Warm-Up and Vocabulary Review (5 minutes)
- Play a vocabulary quiz: Students match phrases to their meanings or complete sentences with missing words.
- Quick review of follow-up questions: “What do you enjoy most about…?”
- Reading Activity (10 minutes)
- Provide a sample self-introduction text. Example:
Hi, my name is Anna. I’m originally from Brno, but I’ve been living in Ostrava for three years. I work as a graphic designer, and I’m passionate about painting and photography. One day, I hope to exhibit my artwork in a gallery. - Students identify key details (name, hometown, occupation, hobbies, and goals).
- Discuss how the writer organized their introduction.
- Provide a sample self-introduction text. Example:
- Writing Task (20 minutes)
- Students write their own self-introduction using the following structure:
- Paragraph 1: Greeting and basic information (name, hometown, current city).
- Paragraph 2: Details about occupation, hobbies, or interests.
- Paragraph 3: Future goals or aspirations.
- Encourage using at least five vocabulary phrases introduced in Week 1.
- Circulate to assist with vocabulary and structure.
- Students write their own self-introduction using the following structure:
- Peer Feedback and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)
- Students exchange their introductions with a partner for feedback.
- Partners highlight strong points and suggest improvements (e.g., more detail or varied vocabulary).
- Wrap up by discussing what they found most interesting about their partner’s introduction.
Homework Challenge
Think about your goals and aspirations. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) starting with “One day, I hope to…”
Example:
One day, I hope to open my own bakery. I’ve loved baking ever since I was a child, and I enjoy experimenting with new recipes. My dream is to create a place where people can relax, enjoy delicious treats, and feel at home.
Assessment:
- Participation in speaking activities and games.
- Comprehension of texts and audio recordings.
- Accuracy, fluency, and creativity in self-introductions.
- Informal assessments through observations, discussions, and peer feedback.