Starter | Unit 1

An interactive lesson on introductions, the verb 'be', numbers, and more.

1. Dialogue: "A cappuccino, please"

Read the conversation between two people, Anna and Ben, meeting in a coffee shop. Click the speaker icon to listen.

Anna: Hello. Is this seat free?

Ben: Yes, it is. Please.

Anna: Thanks. I'm Anna.

Ben: Hi Anna. I'm Ben. Nice to meet you.

Anna: You too. Are you from London?

Ben: No, I'm not. I'm from Manchester. I'm here for a meeting on Friday.

Anna: Oh, cool. Well, it was nice talking to you. Goodbye!

Ben: You too. See you later!

2. Grammar: Verb 'be' (I and you)

Positive (+) and Negative (-)

Long FormContraction
I am Anna.I'm Anna.
You are from London.You're from London.
I am not Ben.I'm not Ben.
You are not from Manchester.You aren't from Manchester.

Questions (?) and Short Answers

QuestionShort Answer
Am I late?Yes, you are. / No, you aren't.
Are you Ben?Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.

3. Grammar Exercises

A. Complete the sentences

Use am, are, 'm, 're, 'm not, or aren't.

1. IBen. Nice to meet you.
2. Youin my seat.
3. No, Ifrom Manchester.
4. Youlate for the meeting.
5. A:I late? B: No, you aren't.
6. A:you Anna? B: Yes, I am.
7. Ia student from Brazil.
8. Youmy friend.
9. Ia doctor. I'm a teacher.
10. Youfrom Paris. You're from Lyon.
11. A:I in the right room? B: Yes, you are.
12. A:you from the USA? B: No, I'm not.

4. Vocabulary Exercises

A. Numbers 0-10

Match the number to the word.

B. Days of the Week

Drag the days into the correct order, starting with Monday.

C. Saying Goodbye

Choose the best option to complete the conversation.

1. A: It was nice to meet you. B: ______

2. Which is a formal way to say goodbye?

3. A: See you later! B: ______

5. Pronunciation Game

Drag and drop the words into the correct sound category.

Words to sort:

/h/ (like **h**ello)

/aɪ/ (like h**i**)

/iː/ (like m**ee**t)

6. Final Unit Quiz

Test your knowledge! Answer the questions below.

1. Complete: "You ___ a student."

2. Complete: "___ you from Canada?"

3. Complete: "No, I ___ from London."

4. Write the number: nine

5. What day is after Thursday?

6. Choose a way to say goodbye.

7. Which word has the /iː/ sound (like m**ee**t)?

8. Where is Ben from?

9. Is Anna from London?