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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • ALL ABOUT ME

Introducing Yourself with Present Simple

In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself and others using the present simple of be verbs (am, is, are).

Introducing Yourself with Present Simple
💬 Warm-up
1 What is your name?
2 How old are you?
3 Where are you from?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use am, is, are correctly in sentences.
  • Introduce yourself and ask others about their name, age, grade, hobby, country, and friend.
  • Create a profile card and record a short introduction video.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
name
"My name is Amelia."
The word by which a person is known.
2.
age
"I am twelve years old."
The number of years a person has lived.
3.
grade
"I am in seventh grade."
A level of study in school.
4.
hobby
"My hobby is reading books."
An activity done regularly for enjoyment.
5.
country
"I am from Canada."
A nation with its own government and territory.
6.
friend
"She is my best friend."
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
name
The word by which a person is known.
age
The number of years a person has lived.
grade
A level of study in school.
hobby
An activity done regularly for enjoyment.
country
A nation with its own government and territory.
friend
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. My name is Amelia.
2. What is your age ?
3. My country is Canada.
4. My favorite hobby is reading.
5. I am in seventh grade .
6. She is my best friend .
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. My name is Amelia.
2. What is your age ?
3. My country is Canada.
4. My favorite hobby is reading.
5. I am in seventh grade .
6. She is my best friend .

📖 Reading

A New Student

Ethan is a new student at Lincoln Middle School. He is twelve years old and in seventh grade. He is from Australia. His hobby is playing soccer. He is excited to make new friends.

Ethan's best friend back home is named Liam. They are both on the soccer team. Ethan is a good student, and his favorite subject is science. He is also friendly and helpful.

In his new school, Ethan meets many students. One student, Sarah, is in his class. She is from Canada and her hobby is reading. Ethan and Sarah are now good friends. They are in the same grade. Ethan is happy because he already has a friend. He thinks his new school is great.

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the new student's name?
Ethan.
2.
How old is Ethan?
He is twelve years old.
3.
Where is Ethan from?
He is from Australia.
4.
What is Ethan's hobby?
His hobby is playing soccer.
5.
Who is Ethan's best friend back home?
His best friend is Liam.

🎧 Listening Practice

Introducing Myself

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is speaker's name?
Amelia.
2.
How old is she?
She is twelve years old.
3.
Where is she from?
She is from the United States (Texas).
4.
What is her hobby?
Her hobby is painting.
5.
Who is her best friend?
Her best friend is Chloe.

🗣️ Pair Work

Partner Interview

"Work with a partner. Ask each other three questions about yourselves. Use the present simple with am, is, are."

👉 Think of three questions to ask your partner about their name, age, grade, hobby, country, or friend.

👉 Take turns asking and answering the questions.

👉 After the interview, share one interesting fact about your partner with the class.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: name age grade hobby country friend
✍️ WRITING

Profile Card

Create a profile card introducing yourself to the class. Include your name, age, grade, hobbies, and 1 interesting fact. Write 4-6 sentences.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write 80-100 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words (name, age, grade, hobby, country, friend).
  • Use present simple be verbs correctly.
  • Structure: start with your name and age, then grade and country, then hobbies, and end with an interesting fact.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Class Introduction

Record a 30-second audio introducing yourself to a new classmate. Include your name, age, grade, hobby, and where you are from. Use present simple verbs. Speak clearly and at a natural pace.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record 30-45 seconds.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words.
  • Speak fluently with clear pronunciation.
  • Start with a greeting and end with a closing sentence.
Helpful Phrases
  • My name is...
  • I am ... years old.
  • I am in ... grade.
  • My hobby is ...
  • I am from ...
  • One interesting fact about me is ...