(Introducing Yourself and Talking About Yourself)

1. Introduction to the Lesson

The first DELF A2 lesson is extremely important because it establishes:

student confidence,
communication habits,
speaking participation,
DELF exam expectations,
classroom interaction in French.

At the beginning of DELF A2 preparation, many students:

fear speaking,
hesitate while answering,
translate mentally,
worry about grammar mistakes.

Therefore, the first lesson should:
– reduce anxiety
– encourage communication
– introduce practical French
– build confidence gradually
– create a positive learning environment

The objective is NOT perfection.

The objective is:

COMMUNICATION.

Why “Introducing Yourself” Is the Best First Lesson

“Se présenter” is the ideal first DELF A2 lesson because students immediately learn to:

communicate,
answer basic questions,
interact naturally,
use practical vocabulary,
form complete sentences.

This topic appears constantly in:

DELF oral exams,
writing tasks,
listening activities,
reading exercises,
role-play situations.

DELF A2 Skills Developed in This Lesson

Skill	Development
Listening	Understanding introductions
Reading	Reading short profiles
Speaking	Introducing oneself
Writing	Writing personal descriptions

Communication Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

introduce themselves confidently,
provide personal information,
describe hobbies and interests,
answer personal questions,
ask simple questions,
interact politely,
construct short paragraphs.

Real-Life Communication Situations

This lesson prepares students for:

meeting someone,
classroom interaction,
travel situations,
interviews,
social conversations,
oral exams.

Suggested Lesson Duration

Activity	Time
Warm-Up	10 min
Vocabulary	15 min
Grammar	20 min
Listening	10 min
Speaking	20 min
Reading	10 min
Writing	15 min
Review	10 min

Total:

Approximately 90 minutes

2. Warm-Up Activity

The warm-up helps students:

relax,
start speaking immediately,
become comfortable hearing French.

At the beginning:
students should hear simple French naturally.

Teacher Introduction Example

The teacher introduces themselves slowly.

Example

Bonjour !
Je m’appelle Madame Sophie.
Je suis française.
J’habite à Paris.
Je suis professeur de français.
J’aime la musique et les voyages.

Why This Is Important

Students:
– hear authentic French
– observe sentence structure
– identify familiar vocabulary
– gain listening confidence

First Student Interaction

Ask simple questions:

Comment tu t’appelles ?
Ça va ?
Tu habites où ?
Tu aimes le français ?

Students answer very simply at first.

Important Teaching Principle

DO NOT correct every mistake immediately.

At the beginning:
communication confidence is more important than grammatical perfection.

3. Essential Vocabulary

Students now learn vocabulary related to:

identity,
personal information,
hobbies,
professions,
nationality.

A. Personal Information Vocabulary

French	English
le nom	surname
le prénom	first name
l’âge	age
la nationalité	nationality
l’adresse	address
le téléphone	phone
la profession	profession

Example Sentences

Mon prénom est Daniel.
J’ai 19 ans.
Je suis étudiant.

B. Countries and Nationalities

Country	Nationality
la France	français/française
l’Inde	indien/indienne
le Canada	canadien/canadienne
le Congo	congolais/congolaise

Practice Activity

Students complete:

Je suis __________.
J’habite en __________.

C. Hobbies Vocabulary

French	English
le football	football
la musique	music
le cinéma	cinema
les voyages	travel
la lecture	reading

Useful Expressions

J’aime…
Je préfère…
Je déteste…
J’adore…

Example Sentences

J’aime le football.
J’adore la musique française.
Je préfère voyager.

4. Grammar Section

The first DELF A2 lesson should revise very essential grammar.

A. Verb ÊTRE

Explain:
Être is used for:

identity,
nationality,
profession,
description.

Conjugation

\text{Je suis \quad Tu es \quad Il/Elle est \quad Nous sommes \quad Vous êtes \quad Ils/Elles sont}

Example Sentences

Je suis étudiant.
Elle est française.
Nous sommes amis.

B. Verb AVOIR

Explain:
Avoir is used for:

age,
possession,
certain expressions.

Conjugation

\text{J’ai \quad Tu as \quad Il/Elle a \quad Nous avons \quad Vous avez \quad Ils/Elles ont}

Example Sentences

J’ai 20 ans.
Nous avons un chien.

C. Regular -ER Verbs

Introduce:

aimer,
parler,
habiter.

Example Conjugation

\text{J’aime \quad Tu aimes \quad Il aime \quad Nous aimons \quad Vous aimez \quad Ils aiment}

Important Explanation

Explain:
Most French verbs end in:

At beginner DELF A2 level:
focus first on:

regular -ER verbs.

5. Listening Activity

Listening develops:

pronunciation recognition,
comprehension,
confidence.

Listening Text

Teacher reads slowly:

Bonjour !
Je m’appelle Lucas.
J’ai 21 ans.
J’habite à Lyon.
Je suis étudiant.
J’aime le sport et les films.

Listening Questions

Comment s’appelle-t-il ?
Quel âge a-t-il ?
Où habite-t-il ?
Qu’aime-t-il ?

Listening Answers

Lucas
21 ans
À Lyon
Le sport et les films

Listening Teaching Strategy

Students should:
– listen for keywords
– focus on meaning
– avoid translating every word

6. Speaking Activity

Speaking is the MOST important part of the first lesson.

Students must speak immediately.

Model Self-Introduction

Teacher models first.

Example

Bonjour !
Je m’appelle Anita.
J’ai 18 ans.
J’habite à Mumbai.
Je suis étudiante.
J’aime la musique et les voyages.

Pair Work Activity

Students work in pairs.

Student A asks:

Comment tu t’appelles ?
Tu habites où ?
Quel âge as-tu ?
Qu’est-ce que tu aimes ?

Student B answers.

Then they switch roles.

Why Pair Work Is Important

It:
✅ reduces stress
✅ increases speaking time
✅ improves confidence
✅ encourages interaction

Common Student Errors

Mistake 1

Je suis 20 ans.

J’ai 20 ans.

Mistake 2

Je habite à Delhi.

J’habite à Delhi.

Mistake 3

Je suis aimer football.

J’aime le football.

Teacher Advice

Correct errors gently.

Avoid interrupting fluency constantly.

7. Reading Activity

Students now read a short DELF-style text.

Reading Text

Salut !
Je m’appelle Emma.
Je suis canadienne.
J’habite à Montréal.
Je travaille dans une école.
J’aime lire et voyager.

Reading Questions

Quelle est sa nationalité ?
Où habite Emma ?
Où travaille-t-elle ?
Quels sont ses loisirs ?

Reading Answers

Canadienne
À Montréal
Dans une école
Lire et voyager

Reading Objectives

Students learn to:
– identify information
– recognize vocabulary
– understand simple written French

8. Writing Activity

Students write:

“Présentez-vous”

Writing Instructions

Write:

your name,
age,
nationality,
city,
profession/studies,
hobbies.

Target:

50–70 words.

Example Writing

Bonjour,
Je m’appelle David.
J’ai 22 ans.
Je suis congolais.
J’habite à Delhi.
Je suis étudiant.
J’aime le football, la musique et les voyages.
Je parle français et anglais.

Writing Skills Developed

Students practice:
– sentence structure
– vocabulary
– grammar
– organization

9. DELF A2 Communication Functions Introduced

This lesson already develops important DELF A2 communication skills.

Functions Learned

Students learn how to:

introduce themselves,
provide information,
express preferences,
ask questions,
answer politely,
maintain conversation.

10. Pronunciation Practice

Pronunciation should start from Lesson 1.

Focus Areas

Silent Letters

Example:

parlent
étudiant

French Sounds

Practice:

bonjour
français
étudiant

Mini Pronunciation Activity

Students repeat:

Bonjour !
Je m’appelle…
J’habite à…

11. Classroom Interaction Expressions

Teach survival classroom French immediately.

Essential Expressions

French	English
Je ne comprends pas	I don’t understand
Pouvez-vous répéter ?	Can you repeat?
Comment dit-on… ?	How do you say…?
Plus lentement, s’il vous plaît	More slowly, please

Why This Is Important

Students become:
– more independent
– more interactive
– more confident

12. Homework Suggestions

Homework 1 — Self-Introduction Recording

Students record:

a 1-minute introduction.

Homework 2 — Written Paragraph

Topic:

“Présentez-vous”

Target:
60 words.

Homework 3 — Vocabulary Memorization

Learn:

countries,
nationalities,
hobbies,
professions.

13. Assessment Ideas

At the end of the lesson:
students should successfully:
– introduce themselves
– answer personal questions
– write a short paragraph
– understand simple introductions

Mini Oral Assessment

Ask:

Comment vous appelez-vous ?
Quel âge avez-vous ?
Où habitez-vous ?
Qu’aimez-vous faire ?

14. Important Teaching Advice for DELF A2 Beginners

A. Encourage Communication First

Confidence before perfection.

B. Avoid Excessive Grammar Explanation

Too much grammar reduces speaking confidence.

C. Create Interaction Constantly

Students should speak frequently.

D. Use Visual Support

Use:

images,
gestures,
flashcards,
slides.

E. Repeat Frequently

Repetition builds automatic communication.

15. Long-Term Importance of This First Lesson

This lesson becomes the foundation for:
– oral communication
– DELF speaking tasks
– written production
– listening comprehension
– role-play interaction

Almost every future DELF topic connects to:

introducing oneself,
expressing preferences,
discussing daily life,
interacting socially.

Final Objective of Lesson 1

The true success of the first DELF A2 lesson is NOT:
– perfect grammar

The true success is:
– students speaking confidently
– students interacting naturally
– students enjoying French communication
– students feeling motivated to continue learning French