Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to introduce themselves in Spanish and have a basic understanding of greetings and common phrases.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Printed vocabulary sheet (optional)
No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Activity 1: Introduction - Begin by discussing the importance of learning a foreign language and the benefits of learning Spanish specifically. Encourage the student to share their motivations for wanting to learn Spanish.
- Activity 2: Greetings - Teach the student basic greetings in Spanish such as "Hola" (Hello), "Buenos días" (Good morning), "Buenas tardes" (Good afternoon), and "Buenas noches" (Good evening/night). Practice saying these greetings together.
- Activity 3: Introducing Yourself - Teach the student how to introduce themselves in Spanish. Provide examples of introducing oneself, such as "Me llamo [Name]" (My name is [Name]). Encourage the student to practice introducing themselves using their own name.
- Activity 4: Role Play - Engage in a role play activity where the student pretends to meet a new Spanish-speaking friend. Encourage them to use the greetings and introductions they have learned to start a conversation.
- Activity 5: Vocabulary Practice - If available, provide the student with a printed vocabulary sheet containing common Spanish phrases and words related to greetings and introductions. Have them match the Spanish phrases with their English translations.
Talking Points
- "Hola, ¿cómo estás?" - This is a common greeting in Spanish, it means "Hello, how are you?"
- "Me llamo [Name]" - This phrase means "My name is [Name]." It is used to introduce yourself.
- "Buenos días" - This means "Good morning" and is used to greet someone in the morning.
- "Buenas tardes" - This means "Good afternoon" and is used to greet someone in the afternoon.
- "Buenas noches" - This means "Good evening/night" and is used to greet someone in the evening or at night.
- "Mucho gusto" - This phrase means "Nice to meet you" and can be used after introducing yourself.