Basic English 01: Meeting People – Interactive

(Updated Aug 2024)

Basic English 01 – Meeting People is an entertaining course to help people improve their English by learning simple ways to say hello and goodbye, confidently introduce yourself and others, and use the right body language. It also covers basic grammar, useful everyday expressions and new vocabulary. The style is simple, clear and easy to follow, and will help learners develop confidence in speaking English correctly, both at work and in their personal lives.

Basic English 01 – Meeting People is part of the Cutting Edge Basic English Series which features great characters in amusing situations with fun storylines. It optimizes learner engagement in real conversations, with practical activities that are immediately applicable in the workplace, and in everyday life. The learning approach is founded on proven language learning principles presented in an innovative and effective style.

Learning Objectives

• Build confidence with conversational English
• Learn basic greetings – how to say hello, introduce yourself and introduce others
• Learn simple grammar – questions using IS and ARE and converting statements to questions, e.g. "That is … " becomes "Is that …?"
• Master some everyday expressions and ways to say hello and goodbye;
  
• Build vocabulary of key words in everyday language related to time of day e.g. morning; afternoon etc
• Listen to encouragement and suggestions to help build confidence when meeting new people
• Practice speaking with examples that recap the lessons and provide opportunities to practice saying hello and goodbye