Learning English with Jennifer: Lesson 1 - Greetings

Participants

• Jennifer: English teacher.
• Natasha: English learner from Russia.

Key Learning Points

Basic Greetings

• Hello
  • Used to greet someone.
  • Practice exchanging "Hello" between Jennifer and Natasha.

Asking and Responding to "How are you?"

• How are you?

  • Common way to inquire about someone's well-being.
  • Practice involves repeating the phrase "How are you?" for correct pronunciation.

• Responses to "How are you?"

  • "Fine, thanks."
  • "Good."
  • "Good, thank you."
  • Practice involves repeating responses to ensure proper pronunciation and usage.

Pronunciation Practice

• "How are you?"

  • Emphasis on proper intonation and stress.
  • Jennifer guides Natasha to focus on "You", differentiating it from Russian intonation.

• "Good"

  • Correct pronunciation is essential to distinguish from Russian accent (avoid "gud").
  • Relax when saying "Good" to sound natural.

• "Thank you"

  • Emphasis on correct tongue position for clear pronunciation.

Practice Conversation

• Jennifer initiates and models a conversation pattern:
  • Jennifer: "Hello, Natasha. How are you?"
  • Natasha: "Hello, Jennifer. Fine, thanks. How are you?"
  • Jennifer: "Good, thank you."

Tips for Learners

• Listen and repeat exercises for improving pronunciation.
• Focus on the natural flow of greetings and responses.
• Pay attention to intonation and stress in phrases.

Conclusion

• Reinforcement through repetition and correction helps in learning the basics of English greetings effectively.