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Which subject	English
What age group	Adult courses
What topic	The first lesson - getting acquainted
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Introduction to Your English Course: Let's Get Acquainted!

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to our English course! We are delighted to have you here, and we look forward to embarking on this exciting journey of language learning together. To kickstart our first lesson, I have a creative activity that will help us get to know each other, set the tone for our class, and establish a supportive learning environment.

Activity: Two Truths and a Lie

Objective:

This icebreaker activity will allow you to share a bit about yourself while encouraging interaction among classmates. It’s a fun way to break the ice and learn interesting facts about one another!

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Take a few minutes to think of three statements about yourself.
   • Two of these statements should be true, and one should be a lie.

2. Sharing:

   • Once you have your statements ready, we will gather in a circle (or virtual circle, if applicable).
   • One by one, each participant will share their three statements aloud.

3. Guessing Game:

   • After someone shares, the rest of the class will have a minute to discuss and guess which statement they believe is the lie.
   • You can encourage playful banter and questions to make it more engaging.

4. Reveal:

   • The speaker will reveal which statement was the lie and can provide a brief explanation about the true ones.

Example:

Here’s an example to get you started:

• I have traveled to five different countries.
• I once met a famous actor at a coffee shop.
• I am allergic to chocolate.

Outcome:

This activity not only allows us to become acquainted but also fosters a sense of community within the classroom. By sharing personal anecdotes, we can discover common interests and build connections that will enhance our collaborative learning experience.

Reflection:

After the activity, we’ll take 10 minutes to sit in small groups and discuss our thoughts about the activity. Consider how sharing these truths and lies made you feel and how it might help us communicate better in English.

Conclusion:

Let’s embrace this opportunity to learn not just the English language but also about each other. Every individual brings their unique background, experiences, and insights into our class, which will enrich our learning journey. Thank you for participating today, and I can’t wait to hear your stories!

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Let's get started and enjoy uncovering the truths (and lies) about each other!