English Basics: Let's Have a Simple Conversation

• Engels
• Middelbare school

English Basics: Let's Have a Simple Conversation

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to manage the basics of the English language and engage in a simple conversation (language level A1).

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson to the students.

What do you already know about basic English conversation?

Greetings and Introductions

Learn common greetings and introductions in English.

Show examples of greetings and introductions. Practice pronunciation and introduce role-play activity.

Personal Information

Learn how to ask and answer basic personal questions such as name, age, and nationality.

Provide vocabulary related to personal information. Practice in pairs or small groups.

Likes and Dislikes

Learn how to express your likes and dislikes in English.

Introduce vocabulary related to likes and dislikes. Encourage students to share their preferences.

Hobbies and Interests

Talk about your hobbies and interests with others.

Provide vocabulary related to hobbies and interests. Have students discuss their favorite activities.

Daily Routine

Learn how to describe your daily routine in English.

Teach vocabulary related to daily routine. Have students create and share their daily routines.

Asking for Directions

Learn how to ask for and give directions in English.

Introduce useful phrases for asking for directions. Practice giving directions in pairs.

Ordering Food and Drinks

Learn how to order food and drinks in English.

Teach vocabulary related to food and drinks. Role-play ordering in a restaurant.

Shopping for Clothes

Learn how to shop for clothes in English.

Introduce clothing vocabulary. Practice dialogues between a shop assistant and a customer.

Talking about the Weather

Learn how to talk about the weather in English.

Teach weather-related vocabulary and phrases. Discuss different types of weather.

Travel and Transportation

Learn how to talk about travel and transportation in English.

Introduce vocabulary related to travel and transportation. Discuss different modes of transportation.

Describing People and Places

Learn how to describe people and places in English.

Teach adjectives for describing people and places. Have students describe their classmates or favorite places.

Telling Time

Learn how to tell time in English.

Introduce vocabulary related to telling time. Practice asking and answering questions about time.

Talking about Family

Learn how to talk about family members in English.

Teach vocabulary for family members. Have students talk about their own families.

Expressing Opinions

Learn how to express opinions in English.

Introduce phrases for expressing opinions. Engage students in a discussion about different topics.

Making Plans

Learn how to make plans in English.

Teach vocabulary and phrases related to making plans. Role-play planning activities with a partner.

Talking about Past Experiences

Learn how to talk about past experiences in English.

Introduce past tense verbs. Have students share memorable experiences.

Invitations and Socializing

Learn how to make invitations and engage in socializing in English.

Teach phrases for making invitations and small talk. Practice role-playing social situations.

Expressing Gratitude

Learn how to express gratitude in English.

Introduce phrases for expressing gratitude. Have students express gratitude to each other.

Wrap-up and Review

Review key vocabulary and phrases learned in the lesson.

Recap the lesson content. Provide a short quiz or discussion to assess learning.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.