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A1.1 (Spanish lesson): Greetings, Introductions, and Farewells

Saludos, Introducciones y Despedidas

A1.1 (Spanish lesson): Greetings, Introductions, and Farewells

Learning goals:

  • Situation: Saludos básicos (Basic greetings )
  • Situation: Saludos a alguien nuevo (Greet somebody new)
  • Situation: Introducciones (Introductions)
  • Verb: Ser (to be) - Presente, indicativo (Present, indicative)
  • Verb: Estar (to be) - Presente, indicativo (Present, indicative)
  • Grammar: Los pronombres personales (de sujeto) (Personal Pronouns (Subject))
  • Culture: Saludos - informales y formales (Greetings - informal and formal)

Learning module 1 (A1): Presentarse (To introduce oneself)

Teaching guidelines +/- 60 minutes

The learning materials of this lesson are available for students who are registered in our conversation classes.

Curriculum A1.1: Saludos, Introducciones y Despedidas

Interactive exercises

Audio with translations

Presentations and student worksheets

Subtitled videos (self-study).

(Conversation) exercises

1. Vocabulary

Study the vocabulary and verbs before doing the listening exercises.

Vocabulary

33 words
Free
Verbs

Ser (To be) - Presente, indicativo. Estar (To be) - Presente, indicativo

2. Listening materials

Our listening exercises implement the vocabulary and grammar of this lesson.

A1.1.1 The first meeting between Ana and Pedro

Pedro and Ana meet for the first time on the street. They exchange greetings, talk a bit, and say goodbye.

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

A1.1.2 Spanish grammar: Personal Pronouns (Subject)

Subject personal pronouns in Spanish indicate who performs the action in a sentence.

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

A1.1.3 Spanish short story: Juan's greetings

In this short story, we learn about the different greetings of Juan.

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

A1.1.4 Spanish culture: Greetings - informal and formal

Learn about formal and informal greetings in Spain

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

3. Exercises

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Writing exercises

These exercises implement all grammar, vocabulary and culture and are great as self study or homework.
Conversation exercise

Exercise designed for conversation classes in small groups or during individual lessons.

4. Lesson preparation and recap exercises

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Recap exercises

Interactive exercises to repeat vocabulary and grammar of previous lessons.
Known vocabulary

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Previously studied grammar

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