Week 2: Greetings & Self-Introduction

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Introduce themselves using full sentences (name, age, nationality)
• Ask basic questions: "What's your name?" "Where are you from?"
• Use personal pronouns appropriately (tôi, bạn)
• Practice formal vs. informal greetings
• Count from 11-20
• Apply Week 1 tones in conversational context

Vocabulary (30-40 words)

Self-Introduction

Countries/Places

Time Greetings

Polite Expressions

Numbers 11-20

Grammar Focus

1. Basic Sentence Structure

• Tôi là [name] - I am [name]
• Tên tôi là [name] - My name is [name]

2. Question Formation

• Statement + không? (yes/no questions)
• Question word + verb: Tên là gì? (What is name?)

3. Personal Pronouns

• Tôi (I) - neutral, safe for beginners
• Bạn (you) - for friends, same age/status

Lesson Plan (120 minutes)

Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Monitor introduction accuracy during practice
• Check pronunciation of key phrases
• Observe confidence level in speaking
• Review recorded introductions

Exit Task

Each student must:

• Greet teacher (time-appropriate greeting)
• Introduce self: name and country
• Say "Nice to meet you"
• Say goodbye

Materials Needed

Homework

1. Introduction Practice (20 min)

• Record video introduction (1-2 minutes)
• Practice introduction 10 times aloud
• Memorize so you don't need to read

2. Vocabulary Study (15 min)

• Create flashcards for Week 2 vocabulary
• Practice with digital flashcard app
• Write each word 5 times

3. Numbers 11-20 (10 min)

• Count 11-20 aloud 10 times
• Quiz yourself randomly

4. Listening Practice (15 min)

• Listen to Week 2 audio files (3 times)
• Try to write what you hear (tone marks too!)

5. Cultural Task (20 min)

• Research: Vietnamese naming conventions
• Read: "Vietnamese Personal Pronouns" article
• Write: What's different from your culture?

6. Preparation for Week 3

• Bring family photo or drawing
• Be ready to name family members

Teacher Notes

Key Points

• Students often struggle with pronouncing "tôi" correctly - practice this extensively
• "Rất vui được gặp bạn" is long - break into manageable chunks
• Encourage natural flow, not robot-like recitation

Common Errors

• Confusing "tên" (name) with "đến" (come) - different tones!
• Forgetting "là" in "Tên tôi là..."
• Using wrong pronouns (keep simple with tôi/bạn for now)

Differentiation

• Extra Support: Provide written script for introduction
• Challenge: Add age, occupation, or hobby to introduction

Cultural Sensitivity

• Some students may not want to share age - make it optional
• Respect privacy regarding personal information

Success Indicators

Students successfully completed Week 2 if they can:

• Introduce themselves with name and origin
• Ask someone their name in Vietnamese
• Say "Nice to meet you" clearly
• Count from 11-20
• Recognize tôi vs bạn