PLAYFUL

EDUCATION

HAVING FUN
WHILE
LEARNING MERLIN D SILVA
INTRODUCTIO
N
 Introducing Yourself
Sometimes it can be scary to meet new people. Task: Take a walk around
You may feel shy or nervous. Here are some your classroom. When you
ideas of things you can say to other people meet someone, practise
when you first meet them. saying one of these things.
The more you say it, the
easier it becomes.
Hello. It’s nice to
meet you.
My name is…. What’s
your name?
Hi. How are
you today?
 Warm Up Questions

1. What is your name?

2. How old are you?
3. Where are you from?
4. What languages do you speak?
5. What do you like doing in your free time?
6. What’s your favourite food?
7. What’s your favourite sport?
8. What’s your favourite subject in school?
9. Do you have any pets?
 All About Me

Read about each person. Learn about who they are, where
they’re from, and what they like to do.

Hi, I’m Lizzy. I’m 14 years

old. I’m from Paris. I speak
French and English. I like
reading and learning about the
world around me.
 All About Me

Read about each person. Learn about

who they are, where they’re from, and
what they like to do.

Hi, I’m Khaya. I’m 11 years

old. I’m from South Africa.
I speak Zulu and English.
I like playing sports.
My favourite sport is rugby.
All About Me

Read about each person. Learn about

who they are, where they’re from, and
what they like to do.

Hi, I’m Mei. I’m 13 years old.

I’m from China. I speak
Chinese and English. I like
dancing. My favourite style of
dance is ribbon dancing.
 All About Me

Read about each person. Learn about

who they are, where they’re from, and
what they like to do.

Hi, I’m Oscar. I’m 12 years old.

I’m from Brazil. I speak English
and Portuguese. I like
skateboarding. I’m really good at
doing tricks on the ramp.
 Now You Try! All About Me

Tell your friend about Hi, I’m . I’m years old. I’m
yourself. Practise this from .
dialogue with them.
I speak and English.
I like .
 All About Me: My Favourite Hobbies

photography dancing singing cooking

dancing
Playing sports painting gaming reading
Role Play: My Favourite Hobbies

Read the role play between each person.

Student A: What do you like to do in

your free time?

Student B: I like playing sports and

reading books. How about you?

Student A: That’s really cool!

I enjoy singing and dancing.

Student B: Wow, that sounds

like lots of fun!
Now You Try! Role Play: My Favourite Hobbies
Read the role play with your partner. Fill in
the blanks with your own words.

Student A: What do you like to do in

your free time?

Student B: I like .
How about you?

Student A: That’s really cool!

I enjoy .

Student B: Wow, that sounds

like lots of fun!
All About Me: My Favourite Food

chicken barbeque sushi burgers

dancing
ramen chips pizza pasta
Role Play: My Favourite Food

Read the role play between each person.

Student A: What’s your favourite food?

Student B: I really enjoy burgers

and chips. How about you?

Student A: Yum! I really like sushi. Have

you tried it before?

Student B: Yes, I have. It’s delicious.

Now You Try! Role Play: My Favourite Food
Read the role play with your partner.
Fill in the blanks with your own words.

Student A: What’s your favourite food?

Student B: I really enjoy .

How about you?

Student A: Yum! I really like .

Have you tried it before?

Student B: .
All About Me: My Favourite Sports

soccer basketball tennis cricket

dancing
badminton rugby swimming martial arts
Role Play: My Favourite Sport

Read the role play between each person.

Student A: What’s your favourite sport?

Student B: I love playing basketball and

badminton. How about you?

Student A: That’s so cool! I enjoy playing

cricket and rugby.

Student B: Oh, that’s fun!

Now You Try! Role Play: My Favourite Sport
Read the role play with your partner. Fill in
the blanks with your own words.

Student A: What’s your favourite sport?

Student B: I love playing . How

about you?

Student A: That’s so cool! I enjoy playing

.

Student B: Oh, that’s fun!

All About Me: My Favourite Subjects

Hello.
Nice to
meet you.

English Math Science Art

dancing
History Geography Music Drama
Role Play: My Favourite Subject

Read the role play between each person.

Student A: What’s your favourite subject?

Student B: I really like math and

science. How about you?

Student A: Nice! I enjoy art and drama.

Student B: Cool! What do you like

about art?

Student A: I love painting and drawing.

What do you like about science?

Student B: I love doing fun experiments!

Now You Try! Role Play: My Favourite Subject
Read the role play with your partner. Fill in
the blanks with your own words.

Student A: What’s your favourite subject?

Student B: I really like .

How about you?

Student A: Nice! I enjoy .

Student B: Cool! What do you like

about ?

Student A: I love . What

do you like about ?

Student B: I love .
All About Me: My Pets

cat dog rabbit bird

dancing
fish mouse tortoise snake
Role Play: My Pets

Read the role play between each person.

Student A: Do you have any pets?

Student B: Yes. I have a bird and

a snake. How about you?

Student A: That’s cool! I have a cat

and a dog.

Student B: Wow! Cats and dogs

are so cute.
Now You Try! Role Play: My Pets

Read the role play with your partner.

Fill in the blanks with your own words.

Student A: Do you have any pets?

Student B: Yes. I have a .

How about you?

Student A: I have a .

Student B: Wow! That’s so cool!

 Role Play: Act It Out!

What is your
What What’s your What do you
favourite
languages do favourite like to do in
subject in
you speak? sport? your free time?
school?

What is your
What is your Where are Do you have
favourite
favourite food? you from? any pets?
hobby?
ACTIVITY
Self Introduction
2
HOW TO INTRODUCE
MYSELF?
BASIC INFORMATION
 What is your name?
 How old are you?
 What grade are you in?

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

 What do you like to do for fun?
 Do you have any favorite books or TV shows?
 Do you play any sports or musical instruments?

FAMILY AND PETS

 Do you have any brothers or sisters?
 Do you have any pets? If so, what kind and what
are their names?
HOW TO INTRODUCE
MYSELF?
FAVORITES
 What is your favorite color?
 What is your favorite food?
 What is your favorite subject in school?

UNIQUE FACTS
 What is something unique or special about you?
 Do you have any special talents or skills?

Guidelines:
• Start with a greeting: Hello / Hi everyone
• Be clear and loud
• Use full sentences
• Keep it short and sweet
• Practice
"Hi everyone! My name is Emily, and I am 8 years old.
I am in the 3rd grade. I love reading books, especially
about animals, and my favorite TV show is 'Paw
Patrol.' I have a little brother named Jack and a dog
named Max. My favorite color is blue, and I love
eating pizza. My favorite subject in school is science
because I love doing experiments. One fun fact about
me is that I can play the piano. I'm excited to be in this
class and can't wait to make new friends!"
"Hi everyone! My name is ____________, and I am ______
years old. I am in the _________ grade. I love
__________________________, and my favorite TV show is
_________________.' I have a little brother named
___________ and a dog named ___________. My favorite
color is _________, and I love ________________. My
favorite subject in school is ___________ because
___________________________. One fun fact about me is
that ____________________. I'm excited to be in this class
and can't wait to make new friends!"