Greeting Dialogue Worksheet

Part A: Complete the Dialogues

1. A: Hello, __________!
   B: Hi, I’m __________. How are you?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. A: Good _________, Maria!
   B: _________, Carlos. Nice to meet you!
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part B: Write Your Own Self-Introduction

My name is __________.

I am from __________.

One thing I like to do is __________.

Part C: Partner Practice

Ask your partner: “What’s your name?” Write their name and one thing they like below. Then switch roles.

- Name: __________ – Hobby: __________

- Name: __________ – Hobby: __________

- Name: __________ – Hobby: __________

Hello Around The World Handout

Greetings connect people from different cultures. Below are five ways to say “hello” in languages from around the world. Read each greeting, practice the pronunciation, and notice when and how people use these words.

1. Hola (oh-LAH)
   • Language: Spanish (Spain, Latin America)
   • Meaning: “Hello” or “Hi”
   • Usage: Commonly used any time of day. You can say “¡Hola!” to friends, family, or new acquaintances.
2. Bonjour (bohn-ZHOOR)
   • Language: French (France, Canada, West Africa)
   • Meaning: “Good day”
   • Usage: Used in the morning and afternoon. In the evening, many French speakers say “Bonsoir” instead.
3. Konnichiwa (koh-nee-CHEE-wah)
   • Language: Japanese
   • Meaning: “Hello” or “Good afternoon”
   • Usage: Used from late morning until early evening. Polite and appropriate in formal and informal settings.
4. السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ‎ (as-salāmu ʿalaykum)
   • Language: Arabic (Middle East, North Africa)
   • Meaning: “Peace be upon you”
   • Usage: Traditional Muslim greeting. The typical response is “وَعَلَيْكُمُ السَّلَامُ” (wa-ʿalaykumu s-salām), meaning “And upon you be peace.”
5. Jambo (JAHM-boh)
   • Language: Swahili (East Africa)
   • Meaning: “Hello”
   • Usage: Friendly, informal greeting used in everyday conversation.

Take a moment to practice each greeting out loud. Think about how you might use these words when meeting someone from another country or when traveling abroad.

Greetings Discussion

Objectives

• Deepen understanding of how greetings reflect culture and context
• Practice speaking and listening skills in English
• Encourage students to share personal experiences and opinions

Guidelines

• Work in small groups of 2–3 students.
• Listen respectfully and let each member speak.
• Support your points with examples from the Hello Around The World Handout.

1. Formal vs. Casual Greetings

Look at the five greetings on the Hello Around The World Handout.

• Which greeting seems the most formal? Which seems the most casual? Why?

Follow-up prompts:

• How do you greet your teachers or elders in your culture? Is it more like a formal or casual greeting in the reading?
• How might you change a casual greeting to make it more polite in English?

2. Context and Usage

Choose two greetings from different languages on the handout.

• In what situations might you use each one? (e.g., meeting a friend, in a business meeting, traveling abroad)

Follow-up prompts:

• What clues in the handout help you decide when to use them?
• Can you think of an English greeting that matches each context?

3. Personal Connection

Think about how you usually say “hello” in your home language or community.

• How is that greeting similar to or different from one you learned today?

Follow-up prompts:

• Share a story or situation where your greeting choice made a difference in how someone responded.
• If you traveled to a country where one of these greetings is used, how would you practice before going?

Wrap-Up

• Invite each group to share one interesting insight from their discussion.
• Note any questions or new ideas on the board for future lessons.

Materials: Hello Around The World Handout

Name Chain Game Instructions

Objective

• Reinforce student names and one personal fact for better classroom rapport.

Materials

• No additional materials required. (Optional: soft ball or beanbag for turns.)

Setup

1. Have students stand or sit in a circle.
2. Decide on the extra information each student will share (e.g., favorite hobby, hometown, or a fun fact).

How to Play

1. Start the Chain: The teacher begins by saying their name and one personal fact (e.g., “I’m Ms. Smith, and I love cooking.”).
2. Pass the Turn: The teacher tosses the ball or claps hands to indicate the next student.
3. Repeat & Add: Each student, in turn, must:
   a. Say all previous names and facts in order.
   b. Add their own name and fact at the end.
   Example Sequence:
   • Student 1: “Ms. Smith loves cooking.”
   • Student 2: “Ms. Smith loves cooking. I’m Carlos, and I play soccer.”
   • Student 3: “Ms. Smith loves cooking. I’m Carlos, and I play soccer. I’m Aisha, and I enjoy painting.”
4. Continue Around: Keep going until every student has had a turn and repeated the full chain.

Tips for Success

• Speak clearly and at a comfortable pace.
• Use index cards with names/facts for students who need extra support.
• Encourage encouragement: clap after each correct chain completion.

Variation for More Challenge

• Reverse Chain: Students recite the chain in reverse order before adding themselves.
• Speed Round: Time each round and challenge the class to improve their memory recall speed in future sessions.

First Day Survey Quiz

Part A: Matching (Choose the best response)

1. A: “Hello! How are you?”
   a) “Good morning!”
   b) “I’m fine, thank you.”
   c) “My name is John.”

Answer: _____

1. A: “Good afternoon, Maria.”
   a) “Nice to meet you.”
   b) “Good afternoon!”
   c) “See you later.”

Answer: _____

Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the dialogues with a greeting or response.

1. A: ____________, I’m Alex.
   
   B: Nice to meet you, Alex.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. A: Good ________, everyone!
   
   B: Good ________, Mr. Lee.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part C: Short Answer

1. Write two sentences introducing yourself. Include your name, where you’re from, and one hobby.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Thank you for completing the quiz! Your answers will help me plan our next lessons.

Icebreaker Question Cards

Instructions: Mix and mingle with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions. After 2–3 questions, find a new partner and continue.

1. What is your favorite food and why?
   
   
   
   
2. If you could visit any country, where would you go and what would you do there?
   
   
   
   
3. What is one hobby or pastime you really enjoy?
   
   
   
   
4. What kind of music do you like to listen to most?
   
   
   
   
5. Do you have any pets? Describe one of them or the pet you wish you had.
   
   
   
   
6. Name a movie or TV show you recently watched and tell why you liked it.
   
   
   
   
7. What subject or topic at school do you find most interesting?
   
   
   
   
8. If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and why?
   
   
   
   
9. What is one skill or talent you’re proud of?
   
   
   
   
10. What is one goal you have for this school year?
    
    
    
    

Reflection Prompt Cards

Choose one prompt to respond to below:

1. What is one new thing you learned today?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What question do you still have after today's lesson?
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Which activity did you enjoy the most and why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. How can you use what you learned today outside of class?
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. What is one goal you have for the next session?