Introduction of the first class:
 No doubt many of you have felt that English is too difficult for you to be learned, primarily spoken English. This 6-week program is starting today. I will teach you some essential daily use words, phrases, and sentences so that you can say or understand others.  

Today we will learn how to say basic politeness phrases. I will give out 1-2 pages of handouts for you to study, practice, and memorize.  The handouts have three versions on each page: English, Chinese Pin Yin, and Chinese characters. It’s easier for you to study and practice at home.            

Please look at your handouts and tell me:      what the first phrase is…  follow me to say ….please repeat three times.

Theme: Introductions

Your first lesson focuses on the verb “to be,” which will help students to begin discussing basic questions. Possessive adjectives such as “her” and “his” will encourage students to discuss what they learn from other students, and learning nations and national adjectives can help them talk about their own countries.

The revised language items will include the following:

• The verb “to be”
• Revision of possessive adjectives: my, your, her, his
• Basic greetings

The new language items introduced will include:

• The use of names of countries
• Expansion of lexical set: basic greetings
• Expressions including countries and nationalities