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Conversation Course A1

Course Overview

English Conversation Course – A1 (Beginner)

Develop essential English speaking and listening skills through practical everyday conversations.
Build confidence in greetings, introductions and basic communication.
Improve vocabulary, pronunciation and listening comprehension.
Learn to ask and answer simple questions in familiar situations.
Start your English learning journey with confidence using British English.

What You’ll Learn

Introduce themselves and greet others appropriately.
Ask and answer basic personal questions.
Talk about countries, nationalities and places.
Spell names and exchange simple information.
Talk about jobs, workplaces and daily routines.
Ask about prices and make simple purchases.
Express basic likes and dislikes.
Understand and use common everyday expressions.
Participate in short, simple conversations.
Understand the main idea of slow and clearly spoken English.

Course Curriculum

Conversation Course A116 lessons
👁 Lesson 1. My name is Jennifer Miller60 min

In this lesson, learners will practice greeting people, introducing themselves and asking for someone's first name or surname. Through a simple everyday conversation, learners will develop their listening, pronunciation and speaking skills while using polite expressions to meet someone for the first time.

Listen and practice.


Michael: Hello. My name is Michael Ota.

Jennifer: Hi. My name is Jennifer Miller.
Michael: It’s nice to meet you, Jennifer.
Jennifer: Nice to meet you, too.
Michael: I’m sorry. What’s your last name again?
Jennifer: It’s Miller.

1. Conversation Overview

This conversation is about meeting someone for the first time and introducing yourself.

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

  • Greet someone politely.
  • Introduce yourself.
  • Say your first and last name.
  • Ask someone for their name.
  • Ask someone to repeat their last name.
  • Use “Nice to meet you” when meeting someone for the first time.
  • Respond politely when someone introduces themselves.

Learning Goal

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to introduce yourself, ask another person’s name, and exchange names in a simple English conversation.

2. VocabularyWord / Expression Simple Meaning Hello A common greeting Hi A friendly greeting nameThe word people use to identify you first name Your personal namelast nameYour family nameMy name is...A phrase used to introduce yourselfnicePleasant or friendlymeetTo see and speak to someone for the first timeNice to meet youA polite phrase when meeting someonetooAlsoI’m sorryA polite phrase used before asking againagainOne more time

Vocabulary Practice

Read the words aloud:

Hello – Hi – name – first name – last name – nice – meet – too – sorry – again

Try to use each word in a simple sentence.

3. Useful Expressions

My name is Michael Ota.

Use this expression to introduce yourself.

Examples:

  • My name is Michael Ota.
  • My name is Jennifer Miller.
  • My name is Ahmed Ali.

It’s nice to meet you.

Use this expression when you meet someone for the first time.

Example:

A: My name is Michael.
B: It’s nice to meet you, Michael.

Nice to meet you, too.

Use this expression to respond politely.

Example:

A: Nice to meet you.
B: Nice to meet you, too.

What’s your last name again?

Use this question when you want someone to repeat their family name.

Example:

A: What’s your last name again?
B: It’s Miller.

It’s Miller.

Use “It’s + name” to give or repeat your name.

Examples:

  • It’s Miller.
  • It’s Ota.
  • It’s Ahmed.
4. Grammar FocusA. Introducing Yourself

Use:

My name is + your name

Examples

  • My name is Michael.
  • My name is Jennifer.
  • My name is Ahmed.
  • My name is Sara.

You can also say:

I’m + your name

Examples

  • I’m Michael.
  • I’m Jennifer.
  • I’m Ahmed.

Both forms are correct.

B. Asking Someone’s Name

Use:

What’s your name?

Example

A: What’s your name?
B: My name is Jennifer.

Remember:

What’s = What is

C. Asking for a Last Name

Use:

What’s your last name?

Example

A: What’s your last name?
B: It’s Miller.

You can use “again” when you want the person to repeat the information.

What’s your last name again?

D. Meeting Someone for the First Time

When you meet someone for the first time, say:

Nice to meet you.

The other person can respond:

Nice to meet you, too.

5. Pronunciation Practice

Read each sentence aloud three times.

  1. Hello. My name is Michael Ota.
  2. Hi. My name is Jennifer Miller.
  3. It’s nice to meet you, Jennifer.
  4. Nice to meet you, too.
  5. I’m sorry.
  6. What’s your last name again?
  7. It’s Miller.

Focus Words

Practice these words slowly:

name – Michael – Jennifer – Miller – nice – meet – last name – sorry – again

Speaking Tip

Read each sentence slowly the first time.

Read it again at a natural speed.

Then try to say it without looking at the text.

6. Speaking Practice

Answer these questions aloud.

  1. What’s your name?
  2. What’s your first name?
  3. What’s your last name?
  4. Where are you from?
  5. What do you say when you meet someone for the first time?
  6. How do you respond to “Nice to meet you”?
  7. Can you introduce yourself in two or three sentences?

Example

Hello. My name is Ahmed Ali.
My first name is Ahmed.
My last name is Ali.
I’m from Oman.
Nice to meet you.

7. Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

1. Michael’s full name is ______.

a) Michael Miller
b) Michael Ota
c) Jennifer Ota
d) Steven Ota

2. Jennifer’s last name is ______.

a) Michael
b) Ota
c) Miller
d) Jennifer

3. Michael says, “It’s nice to ______ you.”

a) see
b) call
c) meet
d) ask

4. Jennifer answers, “Nice to meet you, ______.”

a) again
b) too
c) hello
d) sorry

5. Michael asks Jennifer for her ______.

a) first name
b) phone number
c) last name
d) address

6. A “last name” is your ______.

a) personal name
b) family name
c) country
d) age

8. True or False

Read each sentence and write True or False.

  1. Michael’s last name is Ota.
  2. Jennifer’s first name is Miller.
  3. Jennifer’s last name is Miller.
  4. Michael and Jennifer are meeting and introducing themselves.
  5. Michael asks Jennifer for her phone number.
  6. Jennifer says, “Nice to meet you, too.”
  7. Michael asks Jennifer to repeat her last name.
9. Sentence Building

Put the words in the correct order.

1.

name / my / is / Michael / Ota

2.

nice / meet / you / to

3.

your / what’s / last / name

4.

Jennifer / name / my / is

5.

meet / nice / too / you / to

6.

last / Miller / my / name / is

10. Complete the Sentences

Choose the correct word.

name – meet – last – too – again – Hello

  1. ______. My name is Michael.
  2. Nice to ______ you.
  3. What’s your ______ name?
  4. Nice to meet you, ______.
  5. What’s your name ______?
  6. My ______ is Jennifer.
11. Mini Writing Task

Write four or five sentences to introduce yourself.

Include:

  • Your first name
  • Your last name
  • Your country
  • A greeting
  • A polite expression

Example

Hello. My name is Ali Hassan.
My first name is Ali.
My last name is Hassan.
I’m from Oman.
Nice to meet you.

12. Self-Study Task

Complete these activities after the lesson:

  1. Learn at least five new words from the conversation.
  2. Read the full conversation aloud three times.
  3. Practice saying your first and last name clearly.
  4. Introduce yourself without looking at the lesson.
  5. Write five sentences about yourself.
  6. Record yourself speaking for 20–30 seconds.
  7. Listen to your recording.
  8. Repeat the conversation and try to improve your pronunciation.

Challenge

Try to introduce yourself for 30 seconds without reading.

You can talk about:

  • Your name
  • Your country
  • Your city
  • Your job or studies
13. Quick Review

Before you finish this lesson, make sure you can:

✓ Say hello to someone.
✓ Introduce yourself.
✓ Say your first and last name.
✓ Ask someone’s name.
✓ Ask someone’s last name.
✓ Say “Nice to meet you.”
✓ Respond with “Nice to meet you, too.”

14. Answer KeyMultiple Choice
  1. b) Michael Ota
  2. c) Miller
  3. c) meet
  4. b) too
  5. c) last name
  6. b) family name
True or False
  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
  5. False
  6. True
  7. True
Sentence Building
  1. My name is Michael Ota.
  2. Nice to meet you.
  3. What’s your last name?
  4. My name is Jennifer.
  5. Nice to meet you, too.
  6. My last name is Miller.
Complete the Sentences
  1. Hello
  2. meet
  3. last
  4. too
  5. again
  6. name
Lesson Complete

Great job!

You can now introduce yourself, ask someone’s name, and use simple greetings when meeting someone for the first time.

Keep practicing. Every conversation helps you speak English with more confidence.

▸ Lesson 2. He’s over there.60 min
▸ Lesson 3. It’s . . . interesting.60 min
▸ Lesson 4. Oh, no!60 min
▸ Lesson 5. Are you from Seoul?60 min
▸ Lesson 6. He’s cute.60 min
▸ Lesson 7. It’s a disaster!60 min
▸ Lesson 8. It’s really cold!60 min
▸ Lesson 9. What time is it there?60 min
▸ Lesson 10. I’m really hungry!60 min
▸ Lesson 11. Nice car!60 min
▸ Lesson 12. I get up at noon.60 min
▸ Lesson 13. My new apartment60 min
▸ Lesson 14. There aren’t any chairs.60 min
▸ Lesson 15. He works in a hotel.60 min
▸ Lesson 16. Please be careful!60 min

Course Features

Structured LearningCourse content is organized into clear sections and lessons.
AssessmentKnowledge checks and UKEB assessments support measurable progress.
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Who This Course Is For

StudentsLearners building English skills at A1 level.
GraduatesLearners strengthening practical English for further study and opportunities.
ProfessionalsLearners developing communication skills for professional environments.

Assessment & Certificate

Progress and assessment are managed through the UKEB learning system. Certificate eligibility is based on the applicable course completion requirements.

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CertificateSubject to completion requirements
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