Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to introduce themselves in Spanish, greet others, and ask simple questions about personal information.

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper
• Printed handouts with basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary
• Access to online Spanish-English dictionary

Activities

• Activity 1: Introduction

  Have the student introduce themselves in Spanish. Encourage them to use the phrases and vocabulary they have learned so far. Provide feedback and corrections as needed.

• Activity 2: Role Play

  Prepare a role play scenario where the student interacts with a Spanish-speaking character. The student should practice greetings, introductions, and asking basic questions. Switch roles and repeat the scenario multiple times to reinforce learning.

• Activity 3: Vocabulary Practice

  Give the student a list of common Spanish words and phrases related to personal information (e.g., name, age, nationality). Have them create flashcards and practice memorizing the vocabulary. Test their knowledge by asking them to translate the words from English to Spanish and vice versa.

• Activity 4: Listening Comprehension

  Play an audio recording of a native Spanish speaker introducing themselves and providing personal information. Ask the student to listen carefully and answer questions about the speaker's name, age, and nationality.

Talking Points

• Introducing yourself: "Hola, me llamo [Name]."
• Greeting others: "¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?" (Hello! How are you?)
• Asking someone's name: "¿Cómo te llamas?" (What's your name?)
• Sharing your age: "Tengo [Age] años." (I am [Age] years old.)
• Asking someone's age: "¿Cuántos años tienes?" (How old are you?)
• Talking about nationality: "Soy [Nationality]." (I am [Nationality].)
• Asking someone's nationality: "¿De dónde eres?" (Where are you from?)