1 - Introduction
Imagine you're on a holiday in Germany, and you meet someone new. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could greet them and tell them your name in German? Today, we're going to learn exactly how to do that!
- Explore key German words for introductions with audio support.
- Master the words using interactive flashcards.
- Practice saying the conversation with a partner.
- Complete matching and multiple-choice worksheets.
- Discuss why learning these phrases is useful.
You'll confidently say 'Hello, my name is [your name]' in German and respond when someone asks your name.
2 - Explore the Word Guide
Building on the basics of sharing who you are, it's time to get familiar with key German words. This word table lets you view each term alongside its English translation and hear the correct pronunciation with a simple click.
Take a moment to browse through the eight essential words, listening as often as you like to build confidence in how they sound. It's a straightforward way to reinforce what you've started learning and prepare for using them in conversations.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Word Table activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- A vocabulary reference table with pronunciation. Students can click to hear words spoken.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Go through the table together, practising pronunciation as a class. Have students repeat after the audio.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
3 - Flip to Master the Words
Now it's time to dive deeper into these German words for introducing yourself. With interactive flashcards, you'll flip each card to reveal the English translation and hear the pronunciation clearly, helping you build confidence in the vocabulary step by step.
Get ready to test your recall in a fun, self-paced way—flip through all eight cards and see how many you can match perfectly!
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Flashcards activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- Great for self-paced vocabulary drilling. Students can flip cards and repeat until confident.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Click to flip cards and have the class say the word together. Use choral repetition for pronunciation practice.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
4 - Tip
💡 Pronunciation Tip
- The 'ß' is called Eszett and makes a sharp 's' sound like in 'miss'.
- To pronounce Ich heiße , say 'ish high-suh' with the 'ß' as a sharp 's'.
- Practice saying your name after Ich heiße : Ich heiße Alex. .
- Always listen and repeat after the audio to get the rhythm right.
5 - Partner Practice
Now practise introducing yourself with a partner. Find a classmate or family member (or say it aloud to yourself). Take turns. Click the play button next to each German phrase to hear how it sounds, then mimic it clearly.
| Person | What to Say | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Person 1 | Hallo! and Wie heißt du? | Hello! and What's your name? |
| Person 2 | Hallo! Ich heiße [your name]. Und du? | Hello! My name is [your name]. And you? |
| Person 1 | Ich heiße [your name]. | My name is [your name]. |
| Person 1 & 2 | Auf Wiedersehen! | Goodbye! |
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