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Grammar Secrets – Lesson 1: Getting to Know Each Other + Grammar Focus Student: Male, from Spain ■■ Duration: 1 hour Focus: Conversation-based grammar assessment Lesson Goal: Build rapport, assess grammar naturally, and introduce one key grammar point. Objectives: • Speak confidently about personal topics. • Demonstrate grammar use in conversation. • Review one grammar rule based on observed mistakes. 1. Warm-Up (5–10 minutes) Ask light introductory questions: • How are you today? • What made you choose English lessons now? • What do you hope to learn in this course? 2. Conversation Topics (30–35 minutes) ■ Topic 1: Daily Life 1. What’s a typical day like for you? 2. What time do you usually wake up and go to bed? 3. What do you do for work or study? 4. How do you usually get to work/school? 5. What do you like to do in the evenings? 6. Do you prefer mornings or nights? Why? 7. What’s something you do every single day? 8. How do you spend your weekends? 9. Do you cook at home or eat out more often? 10. What’s one thing you’d like to change about your daily routine? ■■ Topic 2: Spain & Culture 1. What’s your favourite Spanish dish? 2. Which city in Spain do you think everyone should visit? 3. How do people usually spend weekends in your city? 4. What’s something traditional that makes you proud of Spain? 5. Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? Why? 6. What’s one Spanish custom foreigners find surprising? 7. What’s a festival or celebration you enjoy most? 8. How is Spanish culture different from other countries you’ve visited? 9. Do you like Spanish music? Who’s your favourite singer or band? 10. What’s one thing you think Spain does better than other countries? ■ Topic 3: English & Learning Goals 1. How long have you been learning English? 2. What part of English is easiest for you? 3. What part is the most difficult? 4. Do you usually study alone or with a teacher? 5. Have you ever been to an English-speaking country? 6. What situations do you want to use English for (work, travel, friends)? 7. How do you usually practice English outside of class? 8. What grammar rules do you find confusing or tricky? 9. What are your goals for the next three months of English learning? 10. If you could speak perfect English tomorrow, what would you do first? 3. Grammar Secret of the Day (10–15 minutes) Option 1: Present Simple vs Present Continuous • Present Simple → for routines: “I work every day.” • Present Continuous → for actions now: “I’m working now.” Mini Practice: 1. Right now, I ______ (study) English. 2. I usually ______ (wake up) at 7 a.m. 3. This week, I ______ (work) from home. 4. My friends ______ (go) out every weekend. Option 2: Articles (A / An / The) • Use a/an for general things. • Use the for specific things. Mini Practice: 1. I have ___ car. ___ car is red. 2. She bought ___ umbrella because it’s raining. 3. We’re going to ___ park near my house. 4. Wrap-Up & Homework (5 minutes) Recap: • Review the grammar point covered. • Highlight strengths and areas to improve. Homework: Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) about your daily routine and what you’re doing this week. Use both present simple and present continuous correctly.