Objectives
Practice listening to and saying some language phrases and vocabulary, on their own and in context.
- Hello, Goodbye.
- What’s your name?
- My name is _____. Nice to meet you.
Video introduction
Have students watch the video as an introduction to the unit. First time they watch it, second time they can call out the items in the video by name, as prompted by the teacher.
Audio
The audio phrases are the target language. It is played 3 times. First time, just listen. Second time, listen and repeat. Third time, circle items on worksheet while they listen and repeat.
Hello, Goodbye! Worksheet
The worksheet is to be used in 2 ways. First, the items on the top are to be circled while listening to the audio. Second, the bottom portion is to be filled out by each student. The bottom part can be shared with the class once complete, giving students an opportunity to talk about what they’ve made, using target language.
Hello Song
Students can listen to this song several times, and learn it so that they sing along.
Goodbye Song
This song can optionally be used at the end of class.
Bears Book
The picture book can be printed and given to pairs of students who take turns “reading” it to each other.
Optional Reading Time
The story book should be purchased ahead of time or borrowed from the library. Read the story to the students and ask the following questions.
- What do we say when we see someone?
Desired response (Hello) - What is your name?
Desired Response: (My name is…) - What do we say when we meet someone?
Desired Response (Nice to meet you) - What do we say when we leave?
Desired Response (Goodbye!)