👋 Hello! Introductions 👋

Lesson 1: Foundation Unit

💡 Today, let's learn how to say hello and introduce yourself, so you can meet people in English with confidence. Don't worry if it feels tricky at first — take your time. You've got this!

🧠 Let's Remember Together

Before we learn new things, let's see what you might already know about greetings in English. No notes needed — just try to remember! There are no wrong answers here.

💭 Quick Warm-Up (Speaking)

Say out loud 2-3 greetings or ways to introduce yourself in English that you already know. What are some ways English speakers say "hello"?

💡 Good to know: "Nice to meet you" is what English speakers say the first time they meet someone. It is warm, friendly and very common — you will use it a lot today.

✨ Why This Matters

Introductions are the first thing you'll use in English every day. Whether you're meeting someone at work, at a café, or online, you just need to say hello and share your name. Today we'll practise the exact phrases you'll use again and again.

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👋 Let's Learn: Greetings

Here are 4 ways to greet someone. Each one has a slightly different feel — some are very casual, some are more formal. Let's explore them.

1️⃣ "Hi!" / "Hello!"

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🗣️ How to Say It

Hello = heh-LOH (stress on second syllable)

Hi = HY (one syllable, short and sharp)

My name is = my NAYM iz (words flow together)

Nice to meet you = NICE tuh MEET yoo (stress on first and third words)

I'm = IME (sounds like "I'm" not "I am" when speaking)

🗣️ How to Say It

Hello = heh-LOH (stress on second syllable)

Hi = HY (one syllable, short and sharp)

My name is = my NAYM iz (words flow together)

Nice to meet you = NICE tuh MEET yoo (stress on first and third words)

I'm = IME (sounds like "I'm" not "I am" when speaking)

When to use: Casual and friendly — works almost anywhere.

Example: "Hi! How are you?"

Feel: Warm and approachable. ✓ Safe choice for beginners

2️⃣ "Good morning" / "Good afternoon" / "Good evening"

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When to use: More formal — workplace, meetings, with people you don't know well.

Example: "Good morning! I'm Ana."

Feel: Professional and respectful.

3️⃣ "How's it going?" / "What's up?"

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When to use: Very casual — with friends, people your age.

Example: "What's up? I'm Jake."

Feel: Relaxed and friendly.

4️⃣ "Nice to meet you!"

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When to use: After you introduce yourself or when meeting someone for the first time.

Example: "Hi, I'm Ana. Nice to meet you!"

Feel: Warm and genuine.

💡 Word order: In English, "Nice to meet you!" normally comes after you give your name: "I'm Ana. Nice to meet you!"
Quick Check: Which greeting would you use with your boss?
Good morning! / Good afternoon!

🎤 Let's Learn: Introducing Yourself

Now that we can greet people, let's learn how to say our name and share a bit about ourselves.

Pattern 1: "I'm..." (Most Common)

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Form: "I'm [your name]" = "I am [your name]"

Examples:

  • "I'm Ana."
  • "I'm Maria."
  • "Hi, I'm David!"

✓ This is the EASIEST and most common way. Use this when in doubt!

Pattern 2: "My name is..." (More Formal)

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Form: "My name is [your name]"

Examples:

  • "My name is Emma."
  • "My name is Carlos."
  • "Hello, my name is Patricia."

Feel: A bit more formal, often used in professional settings or when meeting for the first time.

🎯 A handy tip: You can put a greeting and an introduction together: "Hi! I'm Ana. Nice to meet you!" or "Hello, my name is Robert. How are you?"
💡 Two ways to say it: "My name is Ana" and "I'm Ana" mean exactly the same thing. "I'm Ana" is shorter, and it is what most people say in everyday conversation.
Quick Check: Which is more casual?
I'm... is more casual and common in everyday conversation.

🎯 Your Turn: Create Your Introduction

Now it's your turn! You've seen the patterns. Let's create 3 different ways you could introduce yourself. You'll speak (or type) these without looking at the examples above.

Challenge 1: The Casual Version 😎

Situation: You're meeting a friend of a friend at a café.

Your Task: Say a casual greeting + your name (use "I'm..."). Speak it out loud or type it below:

Challenge 2: The Formal Version 💼

Situation: You're meeting your new boss on your first day at work.

Your Task: Say a formal greeting + your name (use "My name is..." or "Good morning..."). Speak it out loud or type it below:

Challenge 3: The Full Introduction 🌟

Situation: A new person joins your class.

Your Task: Write a full introduction with greeting + name + "nice to meet you":

💪 Well done — you just made 3 real introductions! These phrases are now yours to use whenever you meet someone.

🔍 Deep Dive: Conversation Flow

Let's see what happens when two people meet for the first time. Watch the flow, then we'll practice.

Person A: Hi! I'm Alex.
Person B: Hello! My name is Sam. Nice to meet you!
Person A: Nice to meet you too! How are you today?

🎯 Your Challenge: Complete the Conversation

You're Person B. The conversation starts with Person A. What do you say? Complete the dialogue:

Person A: Good morning! I'm Jordan.
Person B (You):
✨ Remember: There's NO perfect answer here. Any greeting + introduction + kind response is correct! Your job is to show you can use the patterns from Tabs 2 & 3.

⏱️ Timed Speaking Practice

You have 3 minutes to talk about yourself. Imagine you're meeting a group of English learners. Introduce yourself naturally using what we've learned. Take your time — there's no rush!

💬 Your Task:
  • Say hello (choose: Hi, Hello, Good morning, etc.)
  • Introduce your name (choose: "I'm..." or "My name is...")
  • Say something kind (optional: "Nice to meet you!" or "How are you?")
📝 Think about it: Why did you choose the greeting you used? When would you use this greeting in real life?

🎓 Wrap-Up — How Did You Do?

Let's see what you can remember from today's lesson — without looking back at the tabs above! Don't worry if you can't remember everything.

📋 Let's Remember

Cover the tabs above (or close your eyes for a moment). Can you say:

  1. 4 greetings we learned today
  2. 2 ways to introduce your name
  3. One example sentence of a full introduction (greeting + name)
✅ I can introduce myself with confidence using greetings and my name in English.
🎉 Great job on Lesson 1!
You've learned the foundation of English conversation — how to greet and introduce yourself. These patterns will appear in every lesson ahead. In Lesson 2, we'll ask "Where are you from?" — building on what you know today.