Welcome to this first English lesson specially designed for Grade 1 students! Today, we will learn the essential basics for communicating in English: how to say hello, how to introduce yourself with your first name, and how to say goodbye. These phrases are the first keys to unlocking the door to the English language. By mastering these few simple sentences, you will already be able to greet a classmate, a teacher, or an English-speaking friend. We will proceed step by step, with lots of examples, repetitions, and games. Get ready to say 'Hello' and get to know some new magic words!

Part 1: Saying Hello - 'Hello' and 'Hi'

The first thing to learn is how to greet someone. In English, the most universal word for saying hello is 'Hello'. It is pronounced 'heh-loh'. You can use it at any time of day, whether morning, afternoon, or evening. It is polite and suitable for all situations. There is also a more familiar and shorter word: 'Hi' (pronounced 'hai'). This word is like 'hi' or 'hey' in English. It is mostly used with friends or people your own age. Imagine you arrive in the playground: you can say 'Hi' to your friend. But if you enter the classroom and see the teacher, it is more respectful to say 'Hello'.

Part 2: Introducing Yourself - 'My name is...' and 'I'm...'

After saying hello, you can introduce yourself. To say your first name, you use the phrase: 'My name is...' (pronounced 'mai naym iz'), which means 'My name is...'. For example: 'My name is Tom.' There is a simpler and more common way: 'I'm...' (pronounced 'aim'), which is the contraction of 'I am' and means 'I am'. For example: 'I'm Sophie.' Both forms are very common. You can choose the one you prefer. When you meet a new friend, you can say: 'Hello, my name is Lucas.' or 'Hi, I'm Emma.' This is how a conversation begins.

Part 3: Asking Someone's Name - 'What's your name?'

Now you know how to introduce yourself, but you also need to know how to ask the other person's name. The magic question is: 'What's your name?' (pronounced 'wots yor naym'), which means 'What is your name?'. When someone asks you this question, you must answer by giving your first name: 'My name is...' or 'I'm...'. To practice, imagine a dialogue: You: 'Hello!' / Other: 'Hi!' / You: 'My name is Léo. What's your name?' / Other: 'My name is Chloé.' It's simple, isn't it? Don't forget to smile when you ask the question; it makes the conversation friendlier.

Part 4: Saying Goodbye - 'Goodbye' and 'Bye-bye'

When the conversation ends, you need to say goodbye. The formal word is 'Goodbye' (pronounced 'good-bai'), which means 'Goodbye'. It is a bit long, but very polite. In everyday life, people often use 'Bye-bye' (pronounced 'bai-bai') or simply 'Bye'. It's like 'Bye' or 'See you' in English. For example, when you leave school in the evening, you can say 'Goodbye, teacher!' to the teacher, and 'Bye-bye, friend!' to your friend. Never forget to say goodbye; it is a sign of respect.

Part 5: Polite Expressions -