- The 4th lesson in Unit 1 -�(New English File for Beginners)

THE ALPHABET

What will you learn?

the English alphabet for learners to spell their names, name people and objects, and give simple instructions.

Language focus

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Lesson outline

1

Listening

2

The Alphabet

3

People in the Street

4

Speaking

Vocabulary & Song

Listening

1

1a. Listen to track 1.35 and order �the sentences

• (first) name = �e.g. Keira, Brad
• surname = �e.g. Knightley, Pitt
• R-R = double R

⬜ This is the final call for passengers on Flight KLM 1258 to Manchester. Please go urgently to gate B14.

⬜ Mr Pablo Torres on Flight KLM 1258 to Manchester, please go urgently to gate B14.

⬜ Passengers on Flight KLM 1258 to Manchester, please go to gate B14.

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1a. Listen to track 1.35 and order �the sentences

• (first) name = �e.g. Keira, Brad
• surname = �e.g. Knightley, Pitt
• R-R = double R

2

⬜ T-O-R-R-E-S.

⬜ Hello. I’m Pablo Torres. I have a reservation.

⬜ Sorry?

⬜ How do you spell your surname?

⬜ Thank you.

⬜ Good morning.

⬜ T-O-R-R-E-S.

1b. Listen* and repeat dialogue 2

(*track 1.36)

The Alphabet

2

2a. Listen* and repeat the �words and sounds

(*track 1.37)

2b. Listen* and repeat the letters

(*track 1.38)

2c. Listen*. Can you hear �the difference?

(*track 1.39)

1 M N

2 K Q

3 G J

4 E I

5 Y I

6 U W

7 B V

8 E A

2d. Listen*. Circle the letter you hear

(*track 1.40)

2e. Listen* and number �the pictures 1-6

(*track 1.41)

2f. Listen to track 1.41 again �and write the letters.

Practise saying them

2g. Listen to track 1.42 and repeat the alphabet.

Practise saying them

A B C D E F G H I J L M N �O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

2h. How do you spell �the names?

John Sally Liz �Anna Mike Travis

People in the Street

1 What’s your name?

2 How do you spell it?

3 Where are you from?

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3a. Listen* to the man.

(*track 1.43)

What’s his name?

3b. Listen* and write his name

(*track 1.44)

His name’s _________.

3c. Listen*. Where’s he from?

(*track 1.45)

He’s from _________.

3d. Listen* to six more people and �complete the chart.

(*track 1.46)

1 Her name’s ________. She’s from Reading in ________.

2 His name’s ________. He’s from ________ in the USA.

3 Her name’s ________. She’s from ________.

4 Her name’s ________. She’s from Bangalore, ________.

5 His name’s ________. He’s from Vancouver in ________.

6 His name’s ________. He’s from San Diego, ________.

3e. In pairs, ask and answer �the questions in the box.

Speaking

Good morning 🡪 12.00

Good afternoon 12.00 🡪 6.00 p.m.

Good evening 6.00 p.m. 🡪

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4a. In pairs, roleplay �dialogue 2 from exercise 1

A You’re the receptionist. It’s 4.00 p.m.

B Use your name and surname.

4b. Change roles

B You’re the receptionist. It’s 7.00 p.m.

A Use your name and surname.

Vocabulary

Classroom Language

5

5a. Listen* to track 1.47 �and repeat the words

1 the board /bɔːd/

2 the door /dɔː/

3 a window /ˈwɪndəʊ/

4 a table

5 a chair

6 a coat

7 a laptop

8 a book

9 a dictionary

10 a piece of paper

5a. Cover the words.

Look at the picture. Say the things.

5b. Match �the phrases and pictures

5c. Listen* and check. Listen �again and repeat

(*track 1.48)

5d. Listen* and do the actions

(*track 1.49)

Song D-I-S-C-O

(Track 1.50)

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Words and Phrases to learn

• Good morning / afternoon / evening.
• What’s your surname?
• How do you spell it?
• Please.
• I have a reservation.

Thank you

for watching and listening!

What do you remember?

Unit 1

This section of the course was designed to help you revise pieces of language focus that you learned, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Language focus

B

D

C

A