English Lesson: Introductions, Hobbies, Future Plans & Jobs Vocabulary

Personal Introductions – Sample Dialogue

• Characters: Jeni (5th grade) & Riko (3rd grade)
  • Jeni: “Hi! my name is Jeni.”
  • Riko: “Hello. My name is Riko.”
  • Jeni: “What grade are you in?”
  • Riko: “I’m in third grade.”
    • Numeric reference: 3^{rd} grade
  • Jeni: “Are you? I’m in fifth grade.”
    • Numeric reference: 5^{th} grade

Key Question Forms

• “What’s your name?” – Asking for identity.
• “How do you spell it?” – Verifying correct spelling & practicing the alphabet.
• “What grade are you in?” – Locating someone academically; uses ordinal numbers (e.g., 1^{st}, 2^{nd}, 3^{rd}, 4^{th}, \ldots).
• “What’s your address?” / “Where do you live?” – Gathering contact details.

Flash-Card Content To Build

• Picture of the student ✔️
• Name ✔️ (first & last)
• Grade ✔️ (ordinal form)
• Street / Address ✔️ (simple: street + house number)

Hobbies & Future Goals – Sample Dialogue

• A (Interviewer): “What’s your hobby, Anton?”
• B (Anton): “I like playing games.”
  • Expresses preference using present simple.
• A: “I see, what do you want to be in the future?”
• B: “I want to be a game developer.”
  • Shows ambition; pattern: “I want to be + job.”

Hobby Vocabulary – Suggested Flash-Card Images

• Playing the drums – rhythmic / musical skill
• Reading books – academic or leisure reading
• Reading comics – visual storytelling preference
• Drawing – artistic expression

Job Vocabulary (30 words)

• Medical / Science:
  • Doctor
  • Nurse
  • Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Scientist
• Education / Library:
  • Teacher
  • Librarian
• Public Service & Safety:
  • Police Officer
  • Firefighter
  • Soldier
• Food Industry:
  • Chef
  • Baker
  • Cook
  • Butcher
  • Waiter
• Engineering / Technical:
  • Engineer
  • Mechanic
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
• Transport / Delivery:
  • Pilot
  • Driver
  • Cleaner (facility services)
• Legal / Business:
  • Lawyer
  • Cashier
• Creative Arts:
  • Artist
  • Musician
  • Animator
  • Author
  • Fashion Designer
  • Game Developer (new-economy job)
• Craft / Construction:
  • Carpenter
  • Tailor
  • Barber

Language Patterns & Grammar Notes

• Use of contractions: “What’s” = “What is”, “I’m” = “I am”.
• Ordinal numbers for grades: 1^{st}, 2^{nd}, 3^{rd}, 4^{th}, 5^{th} \dots
• Talking about hobbies: “I like + gerund (verb+ing)”.
• Expressing future career: “I want to be + noun (occupation)”.

Pronunciation & Spelling Focus

• Spelling one’s name trains the English alphabet: 26 letters, from A to Z.
• Emphasize clear vowel sounds in occupation names (e.g., en-gi-neer, li-bra-ri-an).

Classroom & Real-World Connections

• Encourages students to introduce themselves confidently.
• Linking hobbies to careers teaches goal-setting and intrinsic motivation.
• Occupation list broadens awareness of societal roles and vocabulary.
• Ethical dimension: Respect each profession equally; avoid stereotyping based on gender or social status.

Suggested Activities

• Pair-work interviews using the four key questions.
• Create personal flashcards (picture, name, grade, street).
• Hobby collage: students bring or draw images representing their pastime.
• Career day: invite professionals (doctor, chef, engineer) for Q&A.

Quick Reference – Formulaic Language

• Asking: “What’s your name?”
  Answer: “My name is __.”
• Asking: “How do you spell it?”
  Answer: “It’s spelled __.”
• Asking: “What grade are you in?”
  Answer: “I’m in n^{th} grade.”
• Asking: “What’s your hobby?”
  Answer: “I like verb+ing.”
• Asking: “What do you want to be (in the future)?”
  Answer: “I want to be a job.”

Memory & Study Tips

• Chunk vocabulary into categories (medical, creative, technical) for easier recall.
• Use spaced repetition flash-cards (digital or paper) — revisit after 1 day, 3 days, 7 days.
• Pair images with words to activate dual-coding (visual + verbal) for better retention.

Linking Back to Previous Lessons

• Builds on earlier alphabet & spelling practice.
• Extends “Be” verb patterns learned in Unit 0.

Practical Implications

• Mastering introductions aids travel, online communication, and future job interviews.
• Early exposure to career vocabulary can guide long-term educational choices.