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CEFR A1speakingkids 30 min 0

Greetings & Introductions

First-day icebreaker for absolute beginners

Teach absolute beginners how to say hi, ask names, and introduce themselves — with role-plays, songs, and a printable name-tag template.

Lesson objective

By the end of this 30-minute lesson, students will be able to use the target language confidently in the speaking domain at CEFR A1.

Warm-up (5 min)

Open with a quick discussion question or vocab review to activate prior knowledge.

Presentation (10 min)

Introduce the new language with visuals and clear examples.

Practice (15 min)

  • Controlled practice: gap-fill exercise
  • Semi-controlled: pair work
  • Free practice: role-play or written prompt

Production (10 min)

Students use the new language in an authentic communicative task.

Cool-down (5 min)

Exit ticket: one sentence using the target language.

Homework

Reinforcement activity tied to the lesson objective.