Niveau CECR : [A1]
Read/Listen first
Two colleagues stand near the lobby. A guest arrives. One says, “Hello. Welcome to Real Language Academy.” The guest answers, “Thank you. I’m John Collins.” The colleague replies, “Nice to meet you, Mr Collins. I’m Carol Evans. I’m from ArtDesign.” They walk together to the lift and continue their short, friendly talk. The clear phrases make the first minutes easy and professional.⚡ Learning goals
- Use ‘Welcome to …’ naturally with a company name.
- Reply politely with name and title.
- Keep a short exchange flowing.
You will practise simple welcome lines and quick replies that create a good first impression.
✨ Grammar Points — 4 Structures
1️⃣ Welcome to + place/company
Rule: Use welcome to with a noun for greetings.
Examples: Welcome to Real Language Academy. / Welcome to our office.
Practice prompt: Complete: ______ to Budget Inc.
✅ Welcome
Exercise: Fill: Welcome to our ______.
✅ office
Common pitfall + fix: Avoid ‘in’ here — use ‘to’: Welcome to …
2️⃣ Nice to meet you, + name
Rule: Add the person’s name after the set phrase.
Examples: Nice to meet you, Mr Collins. / Nice to meet you, Ann.
Practice prompt: Write it: Nice to meet you, ___ Smith.
✅ Ms
Exercise: Choose: Nice to meet you, Mr/Mrs/Ms?
✅ Mr (if man)
Common pitfall + fix: Forgetting the comma — add a comma before the name.
3️⃣ I’m + name; I’m from + company
Rule: Give your name and your organisation in two short lines.
Examples: I’m Carol Evans. I’m from ArtDesign.
Practice prompt: Build: I’m ___ Evans. I’m from ___
✅ Carol / ArtDesign
Exercise: Fill: I’m ___ John Collins. (am/I’m)
✅ I’m
Common pitfall + fix: Do not merge too much information into one long sentence at A1.
4️⃣ Polite directions: This way, please.
Rule: Use short imperatives with please to guide a visitor.
Examples: This way, please. / Please come with me.
Practice prompt: Say it: ______ way, please.
✅ This
Exercise: Complete: Please ______ with me.
✅ come
Common pitfall + fix: Avoid bossy tone — add ‘please’.
✍️ Vocabulary (6 entrées)
lobby
Meaning: large open area at an entrance
Synonyms: hall, foyer
Chunk/Idiom: ““wait in the lobby””
Example: Please wait in the lobby.
Morphology: noun; plural lobbies; neutral
Self-practice: Say: The lobby is on the right.
guest
Meaning: person who visits a place
Synonyms: visitor, caller
Chunk/Idiom: ““guest badge””
Example: The guest signs in at reception.
Morphology: noun; plural guests; neutral
Self-practice: Say: I’m a guest today.
lift
Meaning: machine that moves people up
Synonyms: elevator
Chunk/Idiom: ““take the lift to floor 3””
Example: Let’s take the lift.
Morphology: noun; plural lifts; UK; neutral
Self-practice: Say: Take the lift, please.
impression
Meaning: idea people get about you
Synonyms: effect, impact
Chunk/Idiom: ““first impression””
Example: A smile makes a good impression.
Morphology: noun; plural impressions; neutral
Self-practice: Say: a good first impression.
polite
Meaning: showing good manners
Synonyms: courteous, respectful
Chunk/Idiom: ““polite request””
Example: Use a polite tone with visitors.
Morphology: adjective; comparative politer/more polite; neutral
Self-practice: Say one polite request.
direction
Meaning: instruction about where to go
Synonyms: guidance, route
Chunk/Idiom: ““give clear directions””
Example: She gives clear directions.
Morphology: noun; plural directions; neutral
Self-practice: Give one direction aloud.
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
- Welcome to Real Language Academy, Mr Collins.
- Nice to meet you, Ms Evans.
- I’m Carol Evans. I’m from ArtDesign.
- This way, please. The meeting room is ready.
2) Grammar
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Choose the correct preposition: Welcome __ our office.
1) to 2) in 3) at
✔︎ Answer: 1) to — Fixed phrase: Welcome to … -
Complete the set phrase.
1) Nice meet you, 2) Nice to meet you, 3) Nice meeting you,
✔︎ Answer: 2) Nice to meet you, — Use ‘to meet’. -
Fill with the best answer: Fill: I ___ John Collins.
→ Solution: am / I’m — Both acceptable; prefer ‘I’m’ in speech. -
Fill with the best answer: Fill: This ___, please.
→ Solution: way — Fixed direction phrase.
2) Vocabulary & Comprehension
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What is a ‘lobby’?
1) a small desk 2) an entrance hall 3) a parking area
✔︎ Answer: 2) an entrance hall — Open area near reception. -
Which word is UK English?
1) elevator 2) lift 3) escalator
✔︎ Answer: 2) lift — ‘Lift’ is UK English. -
Fill with the best answer: Fill: The guest waits in the ______.
→ Solution: lobby — Place near the entrance. -
Fill with the best answer: Fill: Please ______ with me.
→ Solution: come — Polite direction.
⚙️ Integrated content
Mini-dialogue — Natural situation
A: Welcome to Real Language Academy. — B: Thank you. — A: This way, please. — B: Great, thanks.
Why this matters
Warm welcomes reduce stress and set a professional tone.
Verb & Adjective Pack (ready-to-use chunks)
• Welcome to __ → “Welcome to Budget Inc.”
• Nice to meet you, __ → “Nice to meet you, Mr Davis.”
• This way, please → “This way, please.”
• I’m from __ → “I’m from ArtDesign.”
️ Try and compare — guided production + model answers
Exercice 1 — Fill the blank
“Nice to meet you, ___ Evans.”
→ ✔︎ Ms (Title + name)
Exercice 2 — Self-correction
You wrote: “Welcome in our office.”
→ Better: “Welcome to our office.” (Use ‘to’.)
Exercice 3 — Practice aloud
Give a two-line welcome and a direction.
