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Free CEFR A1 Solo Lesson: Your First English Conversation

Topic: Introducing Yourself
Level: A1 (Absolute Beginner)
Goal: Learn how to say hello, ask for a name, and say goodbye.

Instructions for the Student:
This lesson is for you to do by yourself. Follow the steps, repeat the words out loud, and practice. Let’s begin.

Part 1: Learn the Words (10 minutes)

Listen and Repeat:
First, listen to how these words are said. You can use a free online dictionary or Google Translate to hear the pronunciation. Say them out loud yourself. Practice each word three times.

The Words:
Hello (or Hi)
My
Name
Is
Your
What
Goodbye (or Bye)

Part 2: Make the Sentences (15 minutes)

Now, let’s put the words together to make sentences.

Sentence 1: Saying Your Name
«My name is [Your Name].»
Example: My name is David.
Your Turn: Say this sentence out loud five times. Use your own name. Then, write it down in a notebook.

Sentence 2: Asking Someone’s Name
«What is your name?»
Your Turn: Say this question out loud five times. Imagine you are asking a friend. Then, write it down in your notebook.

Part 3: Practice the Conversation (15 minutes)

Let’s practice a full conversation. You will play both people.

The Conversation:
Person A: Hello!
Person B: Hello!
Person A: What is your name?
Person B: My name is [Your Real Name]. What is your name?
Person A: My name is [Choose a different name, like Alex or Sofia].
Person B: Goodbye!
Person A: Bye!

Your Task:
1. Read the entire conversation out loud.
2. Now, do it again, but stand up and imagine you are talking to someone.
3. Try it one more time without looking at the text.

Part 4: Simple Game (5 minutes)

Game: Name in the Mirror
1. Go to a mirror.
2. Look at yourself and say:
«Hello!»
«My name is [Your Name].»
«Goodbye!»
3. Try it with a funny voice or a big smile.

Part 5: Review (5 minutes)

You learned a lot today. Let’s review.

Can you…
Say «Hello» and «Goodbye»?
Say «My name is…»?
Ask «What is your name?»?

If you can do all of these, you have finished the lesson. Great job.

Your Mission for Today:
Find one thing in your room, like a pet, a poster, or a plant, and say «Hello» to it in English. Tell it your name. It is a fun secret to practice.

You did it. Practice this conversation again tomorrow. It is the first step to speaking English.