A beginner English sample lesson
Practise introductions, asking for help, and a simple everyday conversation.
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A confident introduction.
Goal: introduce yourself and ask for help. Allow about 10–15 minutes. This is a practice sample, not a placement test or full course.
Useful phrases
- Hello, my name is …
- I am learning English.
- Could you repeat that, please?
- Could you speak more slowly, please?
- Thank you for your help.
Try a short conversation
A: Hello, my name is Alex. What is your name?
B: My name is Sam. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you, too. I am learning English.
B: How can I help?
A: Could you speak more slowly, please?
Make it your own
- Say your introduction aloud using your own name.
- Practise asking someone to repeat a sentence politely.
- Write three sentences about yourself and one question you would like to ask.
Reflection: Which phrase feels easy? Which would you like to practise with a teacher?
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Find your starting point.
Mark each task as “comfortable,” “need practice,” or “new to me.” This is a self-review, not a certification assessment.
- Create, rename, and find a file in the right folder.
- Write an email, check the recipient, and attach the correct file.
- Join a video meeting and find microphone and camera controls.
- Create a clear document with headings and consistent formatting.
- Enter information into a spreadsheet and calculate a simple total.
- Organise shared files and understand who can access them.
- Recognise a suspicious link or unexpected password request.
- Use a unique password and enable additional sign-in protection where available.
- Keep a backup and know how to find it.
Choose one useful goal
Write down a task you do often, what is difficult, and what you would like to do independently. Bring that example to your introductory call without including passwords or confidential records.
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