A1A · Level 1
Unit 1
Page 1 — Unit Overview
Unit Overview
📍 SWAT — Students Will Be Able To
Introduce themselves and greet others in English using I am, You are, and My name is…
Say their name, where they are from, their role, and hold a basic introduction conversation.
Say their name, where they are from, their role, and hold a basic introduction conversation.
Teacher Note
What You Will Deliver
This unit introduces the most fundamental structures in English — identity and greetings. By the end of Unit 1, every student must be able to say their name, greet a stranger, and introduce themselves. This is the foundation everything else is built on. Hold the SWAT standard.
Grammar Targets
What We Are Studying
| Structure | Example | Meaning in Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| I am… | I am a student. / I am from Guatemala. | Yo soy… / Yo estoy… |
| You are… | You are a teacher. / You are my friend. | Tú eres… / Usted es… |
| My name is… | My name is Sofia. / My name is Carlos. | Mi nombre es… |
Your 12 Pages
Unit Structure
01
Overview
You are here — goals and structure
02
Vocabulary
12 key words and phrases
03
Presentation
Watch the lesson video
04
Grammar
Rules and examples
05
Controlled Practice
3 exercises — copy the pattern
06
Semi-Controlled
3 exercises — react with support
07
Free Practice
Talk to MAIA — real conversation
08
Reading
A passage about meeting someone
09
Listening
Hear a real conversation
10
Speaking
Record yourself — 3 drill types
11
Writing
Write your own introduction
12
SWAT Review
Check your progress — unlock Unit 2
Hero Image — Unit Cover
1200 × 400px · Wide banner
Image Generation Prompt
Friendly illustration of two young professionals in Guatemala City meeting for the first time and shaking hands. Speech bubbles: "Hello! My name is Sofia." and "Hi! I am Carlos. Nice to meet you!" Bright, clean, educational style. White background. No heavy outlines.
