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American English file unit 1 - Beginner (A1) level
American English file unit 1
Beginner (A1) level
Description
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Greet and introduce themselves and others.
Use be (affirmative and negative forms) with subject pronouns.
Ask and answer What's your name?/ Where are you from?.
Say and spell names.
Recognize and say country names.
Use correct intonation for introductions.
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide clarification of to be verbs
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To provide clarification of Classroom objects and Countries
Subsidiary Aims
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To develop students' confidence using simple present forms of be in spoken interaction and reinforce recognition of country names and classroom objects.
Procedure (45-60 minutes)
Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students
Greet students individually. Ask: What's your name? Where are you from?
Exposure (8-10 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation
Students introduce themselves to classmates in pairs using name chain.
Clarification (10-15 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language
Present subject pronouns + be using chart (SB p.5). Use Pronunciation Box (SB p.5). Model and drill stress patterns in introductions.
Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice
Ex 1D-1E for controlled practice.
Semi-Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check further and prepare students for free practice
SB p.4-5. Ex 1A-1C. Play audio tracks (e.g., greetings). Students practice in pairs. Focus on intonation.
Free Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language
Students ask: What's your name?, Where are you from?. Are you from...? Use Find Someone Who handout.
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