Topic: Greetings and Introductions
Mode: Interpretive
Level: Novice
Students will listen to or read an introduction and answer questions.
Components of this activity: Texts, comprehension questions
Instructions to the teacher
There are two versions of this activity below. These can be done either as listening or reading activities. Optional: Use these texts for a listening activity and have students give verbal answers to questions about what they listened to. Keep the questions simple for the first year students, some yes or no questions and some short answer questions. They may answer in single words or in sentences.
Version 1
Text
“ Hi! I am Jane. I am from Orlando, Florida. I am a Junior at MSU. I am studying to be a journalist. I love Michigan and the beautiful weather we have. We have all 4 seasons in Michigan. It sometimes gets too cold in the winter. But I like snow a lot. In Florida, it is always hot or raining.”
Comprehension questions
- What is the name of the person who is talking?
- Where is she from?
- What is she studying?
- What year is she in?
- Does she like Michigan?
- Does she like snow?
- How is the weather in Florida?
Version 2
Text
“Hello! My name is Lizzy. I am a lecturer at MSU. I teach Spanish. Spanish is the fastest growing language in the USA. Learning Spanish will help my students in all fields of work. Languages are a fun way to learn about a different country and its culture.”
Comprehension Questions
- What does the person in the paragraph work as?
- What does she teach?
- Languages are a fun way to learn about what?
- Will Spanish help the students in their field of work?
- Do you know Spanish?