Saying your name — Foreign languages, 4–6 years
Learn to tell someone your name and listen for theirs. Foreign languages, 4–6 years.
Names tell people who we are
When we meet someone, we can say our name so they know what to call us. In a new language, this often uses a short pattern such as “I am Mia” or “My name is Sam”. Saying a name is also an invitation for the other person to share theirs.
Why say a name?
A name helps people recognise and address one another. Without it, a new friend may want to speak to you but not know what word to use. The name pattern solves that small problem and makes a first meeting clearer.
Introduce yourself
Mia meets a child called Tom. First, Mia says, “Hello, I am Mia.” Next, Tom listens and says, “Hello, I am Tom.” Then Mia repeats, “Tom,” to show she heard the name. The same three steps work with the matching phrases in another language.
A name may sound different
A child may think a name was said wrongly when it sounds unfamiliar. That is reasonable because some languages put stress on different parts, or have sounds we do not use at home. Ask politely, listen again, and copy the person’s pronunciation as closely as you can.
Names in real life
You use this language when meeting a classmate, joining a game, or speaking to someone on holiday. Saying a name helps a teacher, neighbour, or new friend know who is speaking. It is useful whenever people meet for the first time or when someone joins the group.
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