Parya Parya

American English File unit1:1C
beginner (A1) level

Description

The lesson focuses on classroom language, spelling, and giving personal information. Students learn to follow instructions, ask question, and spell names using the alphabet. The grammar focus is on possessive adjectives. The lesson ends with a communication game and completing an application form.

Materials

Abc Audio 1
Abc Student book
Abc Worksheet

Main Aims

  • To understand and use common classroom instructions and questions.
  • To practice spelling and giving personal information.
  • To introduce and use possessive adjectives in context.

Subsidiary Aims

  • To improve pronunciation of letters and abbreviations.
  • To build confidence in listening and responding to real-life interviews.
  • To build confidence in listening and responding to real-life interviews.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

Ask students simple questions like "Why are you learning English?" or "Have you ever filled out a form in English?" Use a photo to set the scene.

Exposure (8-10 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

Play the Skype interview audio between a teacher and a student (or read aloud). Students identify key personal information: name, age, country, reason for learning English.

Highlighting (2-4 minutes) • To draw students' attention to the target language

Highlight useful expressions from the audio like: "Can you spell that, please?" "What's your email address?" Write them on the board and ask students to notice how spelling is given.

Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

Teach or review the alphabet (focus on tricky sounds like B/V, G/J). Introduce possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her) with examples using student names or photos.

Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

Students fill in a gap-fill exercise with personal info sentences and possessive adjectives.

Semi-Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check further and prepare students for free practice

In pairs, students ask and answer personal questions (name, spelling, email, nationality) using the target phrases and record the answers in a chart.

Free Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

Students complete a mock application form for a visa or language course. Optionally, they can share details with the class.

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