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Beginner English - 20 Point Program

English Lesson Plan N° 1 – February 6, 2019 – Martín Urueña

Greetings - Introductions: Basic small talk including 'How are you'

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video: Learn English - Introduce Yourself in English - Innovative English

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This is a simple exercise to get students communicating with basic greetings.

Notice in the second part of the activity that you can use this opportunity to
recycle spelling, object, and job vocabulary.

1st Dialogue:
Teacher: Hello Martín, how are you?

Student(s): Hi, I'm fine.

Teacher: What is this?.

Student(s): That is a pencil - P - E - N - C - I - L.

Teacher: What are you?

Student(s): I'm a student - S - T - U - D – E – N - T.

Teacher: Goodbye, Martín.

Student(s): Goodbye.

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2nd Dialogue:
Teacher: Martín, hi, how are you?

Student(s): Hi, I'm fine.

Teacher: Martín, ask Jacobo a question.

Student(s): Hi Jacobo, How are you?

Student(s): Hello, I'm well.

Teacher: What is this?

Student: That's a book - B - O - O - K. –

Student: What are you?

Teacher: I'm a teacher - T - E - A - C - H - E -R. –

Teacher: Goodbye.

Student: Goodbye.

Beginner Dialogues: Introducing Yourself in English

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Learning how to introduce yourself is an essential part of learning how to

converse in English.

Introducing Yourself
In this example, Peter and Jane are meeting for the first time at a social event.
After greeting each other, they begin asking simple personal questions. Practice
this dialogue using the correct form of the verb "to be."

Peter (Martín): Hello.

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Jane (Teacher): Hi!

Peter: My name is Peter. What's your name?

Jane: My name is Jane. Nice to meet you.

Peter: It's a pleasure. This is a great party!

Jane: Yes, it is. Where are you from?

Peter: I'm from Amsterdam.

Jane: Amsterdam? Are you German?

Peter: No, I'm not German. I'm Dutch.

Jane: Oh, you're Dutch. Sorry about that.

Peter: That's OK. Where are you from?

Jane: I'm from London, but I'm not British.

Peter: No, what are you?

Jane: Well, my parents were Spanish, so I'm Spanish, too.

Peter: That's very interesting. Spain is a beautiful country.

Jane: Thank you. It is a wonderful place.

Key Vocabulary

In the previous example, Peter and Jane several important phrases to ask
questions and to learn more about each other, including:

 My name is...
 Where are you from?
 I'm from... (city, state, or country)
 Are you... (Spanish, American, German, etc.)

Introducing Other People

Introductions are also useful when more than two people are present, such as a
business meeting. When you meet someone for the first time, it is common to
greet them by asking, "How do you do?" It is also customary to respond in kind,
as Mary does in this example:
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Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.

Peter: How do you do?

Mary: How do you do?

Ken: Mary works for ...

A variation is also "It's a pleasure to meet you" or "Pleased to meet you."

Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary.

Peter: It's a pleasure to meet you.

Mary: How do you do?

Ken: Mary works for ...

In informal situations, especially in North America, introductions are also

made simply saying, "This is (name)." It is also common to just say "Hi" or
"Hello" as a response in this informal setting.

Ken: Peter, this is Mary.

Peter: How do you do?

Mary: Hi! Pleased to meet you.

Ken: Mary works for ...

Key Vocabulary

As you can see in the previous examples, there are a number of phrases that are
commonly used to introduce strangers:

 (name), I don't think you've met (name).

 I don't think you know (name)
 May I introduce you to (name)
 (name), do you know (name)?
 (name), I'd like you to meet (name)

Saying Hello and Goodbye

Many people begin and end conversations by saying hello and goodbye to each
other. Doing so is considered good manners in many parts of the English-

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speaking world, and it's also a simple way to express friendly interest in
whoever you're chatting with. In this brief scenario, two people have just met. A
simple greeting, followed by asking about the other person is all that's needed
to begin a courteous introduction.

Jane: Hello, Peter. How are you?

Peter: Fine, thanks. How are you?

Jane: I'm fine, thank you.

Once you're finished speaking with someone, it's customary to say goodbye as
you both part, as in this example:

Peter: Goodbye, Jane. See you tomorrow!

Jane: Bye bye, Peter. Have a nice evening.

Peter: Thanks, you too!

Jane: Thanks.

Key Vocabulary

In both of the previous example, Peter and Jane aren't just being polite; they're
also expressing concern and friendship for each other. Key phrases to
remember include:

 Hello... How are you?

 I'm fine, thank you
 Goodbye
 See you... (tomorrow, this weekend, next week, etc.)
 Have a nice... (day, evening, week, etc.)

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Social Greetings in the English
Language
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Table of Contents

 Formal Greetings: Arriving

 Informal Greetings: Arriving

 Informal Greetings After a Long Time

 Formal Greetings: Departing

 Informal Greetings: Departing

 Greetings in Informal Conversations: Practice Dialogue

 Greetings in Formal Conversations: Practice Dialogue

byKenneth Beare
Updated January 14, 2019

Greetings are used to say hello in English. It's common to use different greetings
depending on whether you greet a friend, family or a business associate. When you
meet friends, use informal greetings. If it's really important, use formal greetings.
Formal greetings are also used with people you do not know very well.

Greetings also depend on whether you are saying hello, or you are saying goodbye.
Learn the correct phrases using the notes below, and then practice using greetings
with the practice dialogues.
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Formal Greetings: Arriving

 Good morning / afternoon / evening.

 Hello (name), how are you?
 Good day Sir / Madam (very formal)

Respond to a formal greeting with another formal greeting.

 Good morning Mr. Smith.

 Hello Ms. Anderson. How are you today?

Informal Greetings: Arriving

 Hi / Hello
 How are you?
 How are you doing?
 What's up? (very informal)

It's important to note that the question How are you? or What's up? doesn't
necessary need a response. If you do respond, these phrases are generally expected:

How are you? / How are you doing?

 Very well, thank you. And you? (formal)

 Fine / Great (informal)

What's up?

 Not much.
 I'm just (watching TV, hanging out, cooking dinner, etc.)

Informal Greetings After a Long Time

If you haven't seen a friend or family member for a long time, use one these informal
greetings to mark the occasion.

 It's great to see you!

 How have you been?
 Long time, no see.
 How are you doing these days?

Formal Greetings: Departing

Use these greetings when you say goodbye at the end of the day. These greetings are
appropriate for work and other formal situations.

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  Good morning / afternoon / evening.
 It was a pleasure seeing you.
 Goodbye.
 Goodnight. (Note: Use after 8 p.m.)

Informal Greetings: Departing

Use these greetings when saying goodbye in an informal situation.

 Nice seeing you!

 Goodbye / Bye
 See you later
 Later (very informal)

Here are some short example conversations for you to practice greetings in English.
Find a partner to practice and take a role. Next, switch roles. Finally, make up your
own conversations.

Greetings in Informal Conversations: Practice Dialogue

Anna: Tom, what's up?

Tom: Hi Anna. Nothing much. I'm just hanging out. What's up with you?
Anna: It's a good day. I'm feeling fine.
Tom: How is your sister?
Anna: Oh, fine. Not much has changed.
Tom: Well, I have to go. Nice seeing you!
Anna: Later!

Maria: Oh, hello Chris. How are you doing?

Chris: I'm well. Thanks for asking. How are you?
Maria: I can't complain. Life is treating me well.
Chris: That's good to hear.
Maria: Good to see you again. I need to go to my doctor's appointment.
Chris: Nice seeing you.
Maria: See you later.

Greetings in Formal Conversations: Practice Dialogue

John: Good morning.

Alan: Good morning. How are you?
John: I'm very well thank you. And you?
Alan: I'm fine. Thank you for asking.
John: Do you have a meeting this morning?
Alan: Yes, I do. Do you have a meeting as well?
John: Yes. Well. It was a pleasure seeing you.
Alan: Goodbye.

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Notes

Greeting someone when you are introduced.

Once you have been introduced to someone, the next time you see that person it is
important to greet them. We also greet people as we leave people. In English (as in all
languages), there are different ways to greet people in formal and informal situations.

Introduction (first) Greeting: How do you do?

The question 'How do you do' is only a formality. In other words, the question does
not need to be answered. Rather, it is a standard phrase used when meeting some for
the first time.

 Tom: Peter, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith this is Peter
Thompsen.
 Peter: How do you do?
 Mr. Smith: How do you do?

Use these phrases to say that you are happy to meet someone when introduced for the
first time.

 It's a pleasure to meet you.

 It's nice to meet you.

Greetings after an Introduction: How are you?

Once you have met someone, it's common to use standard greetings such as 'Good
Morning', 'How are you?' and 'Hello'.

 Jackson: Hi Tom. How are you?

 Peter: Fine, and you?
 Jackson: I'm great.