TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive guide to Chapter 1 of the "English for Nusantara" textbook for 7th grade, focusing on self-introductions. It covers essential vocabulary and phrases for introducing oneself and others, discussing hobbies, and basic personal information like name, origin, age, address, and siblings. The video includes listening exercises with dialogues, practical activities to fill in personal information, and examples of how to ask common questions when getting acquainted.
- Introduces key phrases for self-introduction and asking about others.
- Includes practical exercises to reinforce learning.
- Covers essential vocabulary related to personal information and hobbies.
About Me: Introduction [0:28]
Chapter one of "English for Nusantara" for grade 7, titled "About Me," aims to teach students how to introduce themselves and others, talk about hobbies, describe people physically and by personality, and describe daily activities. The chapter is divided into three units, with the first unit focusing on self-introductions, greetings, and saying goodbye.
Galang From Kalimantan: Introducing Yourself [1:10]
The video focuses on Unit 1, "Galang from Kalimantan," which teaches students how to introduce themselves. When introducing oneself, it's important to include your name, place of origin, address, age, hobbies, and the number of siblings you have, as well as the school you attend. These are the basic details to share when meeting someone new.
Listening Activity: Galang's Introduction [3:31]
The video includes a listening exercise based on audio 1.1, where Galang introduces himself. In his introduction, Galang shares his name, that he is from Kalimantan, lives on Jalan Sumatera, is 13 years old, attends SMP Merdeka, likes fishing, and has two sisters. The exercise reinforces understanding of the elements of a self-introduction.
Worksheet 1.2: Completing Galang's Identity [6:25]
The video guides viewers through completing a worksheet to fill in Galang's identity based on his introduction. The worksheet includes fields for name (Galang), origin (Kalimantan), age (13 years old), school (SMP Merdeka), siblings (two sisters), hobby (fishing), and address (Jalan Sumatera). This activity helps solidify comprehension of the information presented in the introduction.
Worksheet 1.3 & 1.4: Your Self-Introduction [8:24]
Viewers are instructed to complete a task where they fill in their own personal information, including name, origin, age, school, siblings, hobby, and address. Following this, they are to write a self-introduction in worksheet 1.4 and practice introducing themselves, ideally in front of the class.
Dialogue: Getting to Know a Classmate [9:37]
The video presents another audio exercise (1.2) featuring a dialogue between Galang and Andre, who are new students getting to know each other. Galang asks Andre his name ("What's your name?"), where he lives ("Where do you live?"), and his age ("How old are you?"). This section highlights common questions used when meeting someone new.
Hobbies and Siblings: Continuing the Introduction [12:01]
The dialogue between Andre and Galang continues, with them discussing hobbies and siblings. Galang asks about Andre's hobby ("What's your hobby?") and Andre asks about Galang's siblings ("How many sisters or brothers do you have?"). Andre mentions he likes mobile gaming and has one sister and one brother.
Worksheet: Andre's Information [14:13]
The video instructs viewers to complete a mind map about Andre, using information from the dialogue. The mind map includes Andre's name, address (Jalan Bengawan), siblings (one sister, one brother), age (13 years old), and hobby (playing mobile games).
Language Focus: Useful Expressions [15:25]
The video reviews useful expressions and questions for getting acquainted. It covers how to ask for someone's name ("What's your name?" or "I am..."), origin ("Where are you from?" or "Where do you come from?"), address ("Where do you live?"), age ("How old are you?"), hobbies ("What's your hobby?" or "What do you like doing in your free time?"), and the number of siblings ("How many siblings do you have?" or "How many brothers and sisters do you have?"). The video also provides example responses for each question.