Cutubka 01 · Bogagga 1–12

Salaan iyo MagacaSaying Hello and Saying Your Name

Qof salaan, magacaaga sheeg, kiisa weydii, oo sheeg meeshaad ka timid.

Waan salaami karaa qof wakhti kasta.
Magacayga waan sheegi karaa, kan qof kalena waan weydiin karaa.
Magacayga waan higgaadin karaa cod dheer.

Dhegeysiga cutubkan (12)

Yoolalka cutubkan

Communicative goal — Introducing yourself
Lexical chunks — Ten ready-to-speak phrases
New skill — Starting a first conversation

Qaybaha cutubkan

1.1Meeting someone for the first timeKey Language1
1.2Casual and formal introductionsKey Language2
1.3The speakersKey Language2
1.4Introducing yourselfHow to Form2
1.5Two more introductionsKey Language2
1.6The ten chunksVocabulary3
1.7Complete each sentence with the correct word from the ten chunksExercise3
1.8Number the speakers in the order you hear them, 1 to 5Listening3
1.9Say twelve different introductions, taking one item from each column of the chartSpeaking4
1.10Asking and spelling a nameKey Language4
1.11The letters in your namePronunciation5
1.12Write the five names you hear, letter by letterListening5
1.13Say each name out loud, spell it, then say the whole sentenceSpeaking6
1.14Shadow the orientation dialogue in three stepsShadowing6
1.15Complete these phrases from memory, without looking at your notesExercise7
1.16Write two sentences comparing Somali and English, following the exampleWriting7
1.17Shadow the orientation dialogue again, then write what has changedShadowing8
1.18Write six to eight more lines of this dialogue, using at least four of the ten chunksWriting8
1.19Write four to six sentences explaining the Somali three-part name to a foreign friendWriting9
1.20Write what each person’s other names tell you about their familyWriting9
1.21Introduce yourself to three people you have never spoken toSpeaking10
1.22Read the mini-story, then answer the questions in 1.23Reading11
1.23Discuss these questions, then write your answersSpeaking12

Ku celiRevision

1.1 Meeting someone for the first time

LiamHi there! My name’s Liam. Liam Carter.

HodanHi! Nice to meet you. I’m Hodan. Hodan Ali Warsame (Hodan Cali Warsame).

LiamNice to meet you too, Hodan! And you are… a first-year student?

HodanYes, first year! Where are you from, Liam?

LiamI’m from London. And you?

HodanI’m from Mogadishu. It’s the capital of Somalia.

LiamThat’s wonderful. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Hodan.

HodanIt’s a pleasure to meet you too, Liam!

‘My name’s’ is a contraction of ‘my name is’. It sounds more natural in speech. Both are correct.
‘And you are?’ is a polite way to ask for someone’s name. The voice goes up at the end — it is a question.
‘I’m from’ tells the other person where you live or grew up. Use it every time you introduce yourself.

1.2 Casual and formal introductions

AbdirahmanHi, my name’s Abdirahman. Nice to meet you.

YukiNice to meet you, Abdirahman! And you are… a student here?

AbdirahmanYes! I’m in the second year.

TomGood morning, everyone. My name is Tom Bradley. It’s a pleasure to be here.

MaryamIt’s a pleasure to have you here, Tom. Where are you from?

TomI’m from Manchester, in England.

Example 1 is a casual introduction — between students, the ordinary case.
Example 2 is a formal introduction — the full name, and no contraction.

1.4 Introducing yourself

Put one item from each column together: a greeting, then ‘My name’s / I’m / My name is’, then your name.
“My name’s” is a contraction of “my name is.” It sounds natural in conversation.
“I’m” is a contraction of “I am.” Both are correct. “I’m” is more common in speech.
Use a capital letter at the start of every name.

1.5 Two more introductions

AmaraHi! My name’s Amara. Nice to meet you.

HodanSorry, could you say that again? It’s a little noisy here.

AmaraAmara! My name’s Amara. A-M-A-R-A.

HodanAmara — Nice to meet you!

LiamHi there! I’m Liam. Where are you from?

AbdirahmanI’m from Mogadishu. See you later, Liam!

Example 3 is what to do when a name needs repeating.
Example 4 is short and friendly — two lines is a complete introduction.

1.6 The ten chunks

Hi, my name’s…
Nice to meet you.
And you are?
Where are you from?
I’m from Mogadishu.
How do you spell that?
Sorry, could you say that again?
It’s a pleasure.
Have a good day.
See you later.

1.10 Asking and spelling a name

YukiHi! I’m Yuki. And you are?

AbdirahmanHi, nice to meet you. My name’s Abdirahman.

YukiSorry, could you say that again?

AbdirahmanAbdirahman. How do you spell it? A-B-D-I-R-A-H-M-A-N.

YukiA-B-D… That’s a beautiful name. Where are you from?

AbdirahmanI’m from Mogadishu. It’s in Somalia.

YukiIt’s a pleasure to meet you, Abdirahman.

AbdirahmanYou too! See you later, Yuki.

“Sorry, could you say that again?” is a polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves. Use it freely — it is not rude.
When you spell your name out loud, say each letter separately and clearly. Pause between each letter.

1.11 The letters in your name

English letters do not always sound the way they look. The fastest way to learn them is to listen and repeat.
“AY” sound — A, H, J, K
“EE” sound — B, C, D, E, G, P, T, V
“EH” sound — F, L, M, N, S, X, Z
“EYE” sound — I, Y · “OH” sound — O · “YOO” sound — Q, U, W · “ARE” sound — R

1.14 The orientation dialogue

LiamHi! Excuse me. Is this the welcome event for new students?

HodanYes, it is! Hi, my name’s Hodan. Nice to meet you.

LiamHi, my name’s Liam. And you are… a first-year student?

HodanYes! Where are you from, Liam?

LiamI’m from London. And you?

HodanI’m from Mogadishu. It’s in Somalia.

LiamMogadishu! How do you spell that?

HodanM-O-G-A-D-I-S-H-U. Mogadishu.

LiamBeautiful. Sorry, could you say that again?

HodanMogadishu. M-O-G-A-D-I-S-H-U.

LiamIt’s a pleasure to meet you, Hodan.

HodanYou too! Have a good day, Liam.

LiamSee you later, Hodan!

Step 1 — Listen once. Do not speak yet. Just listen to the rhythm and speed.
Step 2 — Shadow. Play it again and speak at the same time as the speakers. Do not wait for them to finish before you start.
Step 3 — Solo. Now say the dialogue alone, without the audio. Record yourself on your phone if you can.