English Lesson 1: Hello! My Name Is…
🎉 Welcome to your very first English lesson! 🎉
Are you ready to speak English? Don’t worry. We will go slowly. This lesson is fun, simple, and easy to remember. Let’s start!
👋 Meet Ali and Sacdiyo
Let’s meet two friends. Their names are Ali and Sacdiyo.
Ali: Hello! My name is Ali. What’s your name?
Sacdiyo: Hi! I’m Sacdiyo. Nice to meet you, Ali!
Ali: Nice to meet you too, Sacdiyo!
This is a simple conversation. Let’s look at the words.
🧠 New Words
| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | A friendly greeting | Hello, Sacdiyo! |
| Hi | A short way to say “hello” | Hi, Ali! |
| Name | What people call you | My name is Sacdiyo. |
| I’m | Short for “I am” | I’m Ali. |
| Nice to meet you | A polite way to say hello to someone new | Nice to meet you! |
You can say “Hello” or “Hi”. Both are good!
🗣️ Let’s Practice
Try saying this out loud:
Hello! My name is [your name]. What’s your name?
Hi! I’m [your friend’s name]. Nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too!
🎤 Say it with a smile! Practice makes perfect!
🤔 What’s “What’s”?
Great question!
What’s is short for What is.
What’s your name? = What is your name?
English people like short words. We use contractions a lot. Here are some examples:
| Long Form | Short Form |
|---|---|
| I am | I’m |
| You are | You’re |
| He is | He’s |
| She is | She’s |
| It is | It’s |
| What is | What’s |
Don’t worry if it’s hard now. You will learn with time!
🏠 Where Are You From?
Let’s learn more about Ali and Sacdiyo.
Ali: Where are you from, Sacdiyo?
Sacdiyo: I’m from Somalia. And you?
Ali: I’m from Kenya.
🌍 New Words
| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Where | A question word for places | Where are you from? |
| From | Shows the place you come from | I’m from Kenya. |
| Country | A place like Somalia, Japan, or Egypt | I love your country! |
| The UK | United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) | He is from the UK. |
🧪 Try It Yourself
Ask and answer:
A: Where are you from?
B: I’m from [your country].
🎯 Bonus: Try this with 3 friends or family members!
Casharka 1: Hello! Magacaygu waa…
🎉 Ku soo dhawoow casharkaaga ugu horreeya ee Ingiriisiga! 🎉
Ma diyaar baad u tahay inaad barato Ingiriis? Ha welwelin! Si tartiib ah ayaan kuugu qaadaynaa. Casharkan waa mid fudud, xiiso leh, oo si sahlan loo xasuusto. Aan bilowno!
👋 La kulan Ali iyo Sacdiyo
Aan baranno laba saaxiibo ah: Ali iyo Sacdiyo.
Ali: Hello! Magacaygu waa Ali. Adigu magacaa?
Sacdiyo: Hi! Anigu waxaan ahay Sacdiyo. Waa farxad inaan ku la kulmo, Ali!
Ali: Anigana sidoo kale, Sacdiyo!
Waa hadal yar oo sahlan. Aan fiirino ereyada muhiimka ah.
🧠 Ereyada Cusub
| Ingiriisi | Macne | Tusaale |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Salaan wanaagsan | Hello, Sacdiyo! |
| Hi | Salaan gaaban oo macnaheedu yahay “hello” | Hi, Ali! |
| Name | Magac | My name is Sacdiyo. |
| I’m | Koobanaha “I am” | I’m Ali. |
| Nice to meet you | Farxad ay tahay inaad qof la kulanto | Nice to meet you! |
Waad oran kartaa Hello ama Hi — labada waa sax!
🗣️ Aan Isku Dayno
Iska dhig inaad la hadlayso qof cusub:
Hello! Magacaygu waa [magacaaga]. Adigu magacaa?
Hi! Anigu waxaan ahay [magaca saaxiibkaaga]. Waa farxad inaan ku la kulmo!
Anigana sidoo kale!
🎤 Ku dhawaaq si cod leh — waxaad noqon doontaa xirfadle!
🤔 Maxay tahay “What’s”?
What’s waa koobane ka yimid What is.
Tusaale:
What’s your name? = What is your name?
(Magacaa?)
Ingiriisiga aad buu u isticmaalaa ereyada la soo gaabiyo (contractions). Waa kuwan tusaalooyin:
| Dheer | Gaaban |
|---|---|
| I am | I’m |
| You are | You’re |
| He is | He’s |
| She is | She’s |
| It is | It’s |
| What is | What’s |
🏠 Xagee Ayaa Laga Yahay?
Aan sii wadno sheekada Ali iyo Sacdiyo.
Ali: Xaggee baad ka timid, Sacdiyo?
Sacdiyo: Waxaan ka imid Soomaaliya. Adiguna?
Ali: Anigu waxaan ka imid Kenya.
🌍 Ereyada Cusub
| Ingiriisi | Macne | Tusaale |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Meesha (waa su’aal) | Where are you from? |
| From | Meesha aad ka timid | I’m from Kenya. |
| Country | Waddan | Your country is beautiful! |
| The UK | Boqortooyada Midowday (UK) | I’m from the UK. |
🧪 Isku Day Adigu
Weedhahan ku celceli:
Qof 1: Where are you from?
Qof 2: I’m from [waddankaaga].
🎯 Bonus: Isku day inaad sidaas ula hadasho 3 qof oo aad taqaano!
