Introducing Myself — Teacher Answers

A1 · Am, is and are · 50–60 minutes

1. Warmer

Invite observations and connect the picture to the lesson topic. Answers vary. Introduce the target pattern before expecting independent use.

2. Vocabulary

1–C; 2–E; 3–A; 4–D; 5–B.

3–4. Reading and comprehension

1. Eighteen.
2. Brazil.
3. No, it is not.
4. In the school kitchen.

5–6. Grammar and guided practice

1. am
2. is
3. are
4. are
5. Is
6. Are

Accept equivalent full and contracted negative forms. Ask learners to explain their choices using the grammar panel.

7. Teacher-read listening script

Read twice at a natural, clear pace, with a pause between readings. Clarify vocabulary first if needed.

Hello. I am Sam. I am nineteen. I am from Canada. My friend is Ana. She is from Chile. We are students in Wellington. Our teacher is Mr Brown. He is friendly. Our classroom is small, but it is bright.

1. nineteen / 19
2. Canada
3. Chile
4. Wellington
5. bright

8. Speaking

Personal answers vary. Allow pairs to rehearse. Monitor the target grammar and support follow-up questions with What, Where, When or Why as appropriate.

9. Grammar detective

1. I am a student.
2. She is friendly.
3. They are ready.
4. Is he your classmate?

10. Writing and reflection

Check that learners follow the writing task, use the target forms accurately and make complete sentences. Personal examples vary.

Exit answers: am; are.

Suggested timing and support

Warmer/vocabulary: 8 minutes; reading/comprehension: 10; grammar/practice: 12; listening: 7; speaking/game: 10; writing/reflection: 8. Give a word bank or sentence frames for support. For extension, ask pairs to create two more questions. All texts and activities are original English Drills material.