My name is…: names and first meetings
Connect a greeting to an introduction instead of stopping at Bonjour
Today’s outcomeYou will ask and answer names and finish a first meeting with Enchanté or Enchantée.
Teacher’s note for first-time learnersLearn the name frame as a whole
Listen · copy · use“Learn Je m’appelle… as one “my name is…” frame. The goal is saying your name, not analysing every pronoun.
Pronunciation focusPronunciation focus: keep m’appelle together; shadow the chunk twice before replacing the name.
One trap to avoidCommon trap: dropping m’. Replay Je m’appelle and continue without a long grammar explanation.
End-of-lesson check: Self-check: can I say my name once informally and once politely? Beginner modeFollow this order: listen → understand → speak
You do not need to finish every block in one sitting. For today, aim for 15–25 minutes and three clear sentences.
Today's goal: 3 sentencesStop here when today’s minimum is doneSay today’s three sentences, pass three understanding checks, and leave one short recording.
The check and recording below are still part of today’s minimum.Stuck? Use one of these four fixes
Listen to the whole exchangeHear the rhythm before you study the words
Play the three lines in order. There is a short pause after each line; use it to notice the rhythm before shadowing.
0102Comment vous vous appelez ? What is your name? (polite)
DAY 4 · Takeaway cardDay 4: keep these three lines
This is a small review card, not another assignment. Keep it on your phone or print it before you leave.
01Comment tu t'appelles ?What's your name?
02Comment vous vous appelez ?What is your name? (polite)
03Je m'appelle…My name is…
One real outputRecord a first-meeting exchange from Bonjour to Enchanté or Enchantée.
Model line: Je m'appelle… Review rhythm- Today: listen, shadow each line three times, then say it once without Chinese.
- Tomorrow: change one detail and record the new version once.
Grammar when usefulOnly open the two rules behind today’s phrases
The speaking task comes first. Open a short companion only when you want to understand why the sentence works.
Beginner grammar bridge1 rule · 1 example Learn the name question as a whole
Ask a name with a ready-made pattern: Comment tu t'appelles ? with a familiar person and Comment vous vous appelez ? politely.
PatternComment + tu/vous + t'appelles/vous appelez ?
Comment vous vous appelez ?What is your name? Small tip: Ask and answer first; understand why vous appears twice later.
Open the full lesson: Interrogative sentences LearnFollow the lesson in three small moves
Fix one sentence frame
Treat Je m'appelle… as one frame meaning “my name is…” and only replace the name.
- Je m'appelle Lina
- Je m'appelle…
- Do not translate word by word
Recognize two name questions
Start with Comment tu t'appelles? for friends, then hear the polite Comment vous vous appelez?.
- tu: friends or familiar people
- vous: polite or plural
- Both ask for a name
Complete the first meeting
Connect Bonjour, a name, and Enchanté/Enchantée, then replace the name with your own.
- Bonjour
- Je m'appelle…
- Enchanté / Enchantée
SpeakCore phrases for today3/7
Listen, shadow each phrase three times, then hide the English and say it once. Start with 3; the rest is extra practice.
Starter set: 3 phrases.
Comment tu t'appelles ?What's your name?
Comment vous vous appelez ?What is your name? (polite)
Je m'appelle…My name is…
PracticeUse it, do not just recognize it
1Answer both the familiar and polite name questions.
Use a short French answer and focus on today’s target.
Show a model answer
Je m'appelle…After your name, ask: And you?
Use a short French answer and focus on today’s target.
Show a model answer
Et toi ?Record an exchange from Bonjour to Enchanté or Enchantée.
Use a short French answer and focus on today’s target.
Quick understanding checkCheck what you understood, not what you memorized
Choose an answer for each item. This is not a grade; replay the phrase and try again when you miss one.
0/301
What comes after Je m'appelle…?
02
Which phrase politely returns the question?
03
When do you usually use Enchanté or Enchantée?
Record todayRecord today’s output
20sRecord a first-meeting exchange from Bonjour to Enchanté or Enchantée.
Checking microphone support…
How should I check the replay?
- Did I finish the target lines or main idea?
- Could another person catch the main meaning?
- Choose one word or sound to improve next time.
FinishSelf-check before you leave
Be honest. This checklist is for choosing the next lesson, not for judging you.
Homework
Keep the output small and real
- Practice Je m'appelle… with three different names.
- Record 20 seconds: ask a name, answer, and say Enchanté or Enchantée.
Beginner review rhythmLearn it once, meet it five times
Short reviews are more useful than one long cram session. Each check takes about 3–5 minutes.