Chapter 1 : Basic Greetings & Introductions
Objective :
By the end of this chapter, learners will be able to :
• Greet people and say goodbye in both formal and informal contexts.
• Ask and answer “How are you?” and other simple follow-up questions.
• Introduce themselves and others, giving name, nationality and basic personal details.
• Adjust their language for formal vs. informal situations.
1. Saying Hello & Goodbye
Key Phrases
• Hello ! / Hi ! / Hey !
• Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening
• Goodbye ! / Bye ! / See you ! / Take care !
Time of day Greeting Farewell
Morning Good morning ! Have a nice day !
Afternoon Good afternoon ! See you soon !
Evening Good evening ! Good night !
Activities :
• Repetition Drill : In pairs, one student says a greeting, the other responds with the
correct time-of-day phrase.
• Clock-match Game : Teacher calls out a time (e.g. 3 PM) and students say “Good
afternoon !”
• Exit Ticket : Each learner leaves the class saying a farewell phrase to the teacher.
2. Asking & Answering “How Are You ?”
Key Questions & Responses
• How are you?
➢ I’m fine, thank you. And you?
➢ I’m good, thanks.
➢ Not bad. / Pretty well.
➢ I’m a bit tired. / I’m great !
• What’s up ? (informal)
➢ Not much. / Just working.
➢ Same old, same old.
Follow-up Questions
• How’s your day ?
• How have you been ?
Activities:
• Chain Conversation : One student asks “How are you ?” the next answers and asks
someone else.
• Emotion Cards: Students draw an emotion (happy, tired, excited) and role-play
saying how they feel.
• Dialogue Completion: Fill in blanks:
A : Hi, Anna ! _______ ?
B : I’m ________. _______?
3. Introducing Yourself
Key Language
• My name is… / I’m…
• I’m from… (country, city)
• I live in…
• I work as a… / I’m a… (student, teacher, engineer)
Example Dialogue
A : Hello ! I’m Mark. What’s your name ?
B : Hi Mark, I’m Sara.
A : Nice to meet you, Sara. Where are you from ?
B : I’m from Cameroon. And you ?
A : I’m from Canada.
Activities :
• Name-Tag Mixer : Everyone writes their name and one fact on a tag, then mingles
introducing themselves.
• Find Someone Who… : A worksheet where you must find classmates who match
statements (“Find someone who is from…”).
• Personal Profile : Write 3–4 sentences about yourself and read them aloud.
4. Introducing Others
Key Language
• This is… (formal) / Meet… (informal)
• He’s/She’s… (name, job, relation)
• We met at… / We work together at…
Example Dialogue
A : Sara, this is my friend John.
B : Hi John, nice to meet you.
C : Nice to meet you too, Sara.
Activities :
• Role-Play Triads: Student A introduces B to C ; rotate roles.
• Photo Introductions : Show pictures of famous people ; students introduce each other
using the picture.
5. Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Situation Formal Informal
First meeting “How do you do ?” “Nice to meet you!”
“Good morning, Mr.
Co-workers/colleagues “Morning, John !”
Smith.”
Friends — “Hey, what’s up ?”
Tips :
• Use titles (Mr./Ms./Dr.) and last names in formal settings.
• Use first names and casual language with friends or peers.
Activities :
• Sorting Task : Categorize sample dialogues into formal/informal.
• Politeness Role-Play : Practice switching register (e.g., greeting your boss vs.
greeting a friend).
6. Consolidation & Practice
1. Pair Dialogue Creation : Write a short conversation (6–8 lines) that includes: hello,
“How are you ?”, introduction, and goodbye.
2. Class Presentation : In small groups, perform your dialogue.
3. Feedback Session : Peers and teacher give one positive comment and one suggestion.
Next Steps :
• Record yourself doing one of the dialogues, then listen back and self-correct.
• Prepare five new introductions you might use in different contexts (class, work,
social).