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Which subject	Spanish
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	greetings and introductions
Quantity	1
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Introduction

Welcome to our first Spanish language lesson! In this lesson, we will be learning about greetings and introductions in Spanish.

Warm-Up Activity

Let's start by practicing some simple greetings. Please stand up and find a partner, and greet each other using the following phrases:

• Hola, ¿cómo estás? (Hello, how are you?)
• Buenos días, ¿cómo estás? (Good morning, how are you?)
• Buenas tardes, ¿cómo estás? (Good afternoon, how are you?)

Vocabulary

Now that we have practiced some greetings, let's learn some new vocabulary related to introductions. Please take a look at the following table:

Spanish	English
Me llamo	My name is
Soy de	I am from
Tengo	I have
Años	Years

Practice Activity

Using the vocabulary we just learned, please introduce yourself to the class. Say your name, where you are from, how old you are, and one thing you like to do.

Example:

Me llamo Maria. Soy de Mexico. Tengo doce años. Me gusta bailar.

Conclusion

Great job everyone! By learning these basic greetings and introductions, you have taken the first step in mastering the Spanish language. Keep practicing and don't forget to have fun while doing so!