Getting started · Unit 1
“Hello! I’m Ana. I’m from Brazil.”
In this lesson you will learn how to say your name and your
country, using the verb be with
I / you / we.
Grammar · be: I / you / we
Vocabulary · Countries
Pronunciation · Long & short sounds
Objective: At the end of this lesson you can introduce yourself
and say where you are from, in a simple and confident way.
Slide 2
Warm-up · Meet a classmate
Work with one person near you. Take turns and ask:
- A: Hello! What’s your name?
- B: Hi! I’m (name). And you?
After 2–3 minutes, share in class:
Example: “This is Laura. She’s from Mexico.”
(It’s OK if “she’s / he’s” is new. Just listen now.)
Slide 3
Grammar · Verb be – I / you / we
We use the verb be to say our name and country.
| Subject |
Verb |
Example |
| I |
am → I’m |
I’m Ana. / I’m from Chile. |
| You |
are → You’re |
You’re Diego. / You’re from Spain. |
| We |
are → We’re |
We’re from Mexico. |
Try it:
1. I ___ from Mexico.
2. You ___ from Canada.
3. We ___ from Argentina.
Answers: am / are / are
Slide 4
Vocabulary · Countries
Listen and repeat. Focus on clear sounds, not speed.
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
France
Spain
Canada
Japan
China
The United States
The United Kingdom
Mini-practice:
Say three sentences aloud:
“I’m from …”
“You’re from …”
“We’re from …”
Imagine you put a pin on this map:
Where are you from?
Say it: “I’m from …”
Slide 5
Pronunciation · Long & short vowel sounds
Listen and notice the difference:
Short: /ɪ/ → I
Long: /iː/ → we
this vs these
Choral drill:
1. I – we – I – we
2. this – these – this – these
3. I’m – we’re – I’m – we’re
Slide 6
Controlled practice · Complete the sentences
Write or say the correct form of be.
- 1. I ___ Ana.
- 2. You ___ from Spain.
- 3. We ___ from Mexico.
- 4. I ___ from Brazil.
- 5. You ___ Laura.
Key: 1 am, 2 are, 3 are, 4 am, 5 are.
Slide 7
Speaking · Walk & talk
Stand up and talk with three classmates. Use this model:
Model conversation
A: Hello! What’s your name?
B: Hi! I’m Carla. What’s your name?
A: I’m Luis. Where are you from?
B: I’m from Mexico. And you?
A: I’m from Chile.
After talking, choose one person and introduce them to the group:
“This is Carla. She’s from Mexico.”
Slide 8
Everyday English · Useful phrases
These phrases are very common when you meet new people:
Hello!
Hi!
What’s your name?
I’m (name).
Where are you from?
I’m from (country).
Nice to meet you.
Role-play:
In pairs, use as many phrases as possible. Change partners and repeat.
Slide 9
Homework · About me
Write 5 sentences about you. Use the verb be.
- 1. I’m (your name).
- 2. I’m from (your country / city).
- 3. I’m (your job or role). (optional)
- 4. I’m in this class because…
- 5. I’m feeling (happy / excited / nervous) about English.
Next class: work in small groups and share your “About me”.
