A0 · Point Zéro Chapitre 1

First Steps & Greetings

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Unlock your English potential by mastering the building blocks of conversation and self-introduction.

  • Master the English alphabet sounds.
  • Exchange standard polite greetings.
  • Introduce yourself with confidence.
Speak your first words with confidence today!

Ce que tu vas apprendre

Get ready to begin your exciting English journey! This chapter gently guides you through the alphabet and helps you master essential greetings like 'hello' and 'goodbye'. Soon, you'll confidently introduce yourself and start simple conversations, opening doors to a new world!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: spell your name and greet someone new.

Guide du chapitre

Overview

Welcome to the very beginning of your amazing journey into English! This chapter is your foundational stepping stone, designed to make your English first steps & greetings for beginners smooth and exciting. Think of these lessons as the essential building blocks you’ll use every single day.
We’ll start with something very familiar yet crucial: the English Alphabet & Basic Sounds. Mastering these 26 letters is like learning the code to unlock all future reading and writing.
From there, we jump straight into making connections! You’ll learn how to say Hello & Goodbye, mastering essential greetings that open doors to conversations. Knowing when to use formal Hello versus casual Hi or Hey is a key social skill.
Then, we move to introducing yourself with I am + Name, a simple phrase that lets others know who you are. These early interactions are vital as you learn English A0 grammar, giving you the confidence to speak up.
You'll also get acquainted with your very first pronouns: I, You, It. These small but mighty words are shortcuts that help you talk about people and things without repeating their names. And because communication is a two-way street, we’ll cover Yes & No — Simple Answers, showing you how to respond clearly and correctly.
Finally, we'll count our way to success with Numbers 0-10: The Basics of Counting, giving you the tools to talk about quantities. Each step here is designed to empower you for your next English adventure!

How This Grammar Works

Learning English starts with understanding its most basic components. Our journey begins with the English Alphabet & Basic Sounds. Each letter has a unique shape and a common sound, like the letter A often sounds like the a in apple, or B sounds like the b in ball. Getting comfortable with these sounds is crucial for both understanding spoken English and starting to read.
They are the foundation for recognizing words and eventually speaking them.
Once you have a grasp of the alphabet, you can begin to form and recognize simple words. This leads us directly to Hello & Goodbye — Essential Greetings. These are your first tools for interaction.
When you meet someone new, you can say
Hello
(more formal, good for any situation) or
Hi
(more casual, good for friends). To introduce yourself, you use a simple but powerful phrase:
I am + Name
. For example,
I am Sarah
or "I'm David. The I'm
is a common, shorter way to say
I am," and native speakers use it all the time.
Next, you'll encounter your first pronouns: I, You, It. These words act as substitutes. I refers to yourself, you refers to the person you are talking to, and it refers to a thing or an animal.
For example, instead of saying
Is the apple red?
, you can say
Is it red?
These pronouns make your sentences shorter and more natural. Finally, for basic communication, Yes & No — Simple Answers are indispensable. If someone asks, Are you Maria?, you can answer,
Yes, I am
or
No, I am not.
Notice how you use the am from the question in your answer.
And to tie it all together, Numbers 0-10 give you the power to count objects, express age (later!), or simply tell the time.
One, two, three
are your first steps in quantifying the world around you. All these pieces work together to build your very first English conversations!

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Mixing up formal and informal greetings
✗ You meet a new business client and say: "Hey! What's up?"
✓ You meet a new business client and say:
Hello! How are you?
*Explanation*: While Hey is common, Hello is safer and more appropriate for initial, more formal introductions.
  1. 1Forgetting am when introducing yourself
✗ When asked Who are you?, you reply: I John.
✓ When asked Who are you?, you reply: I am John. or "I'm John."
*Explanation*: In English, the verb to be (am/is/are) is almost always needed. I am is the full form, "I'm" is the contraction and very common.
  1. 1Short answers without the auxiliary verb
✗ Someone asks Are you happy? and you say: Yes, I.
✓ Someone asks Are you happy? and you say: Yes, I am.
*Explanation*: When answering with Yes or No, it's polite and grammatically correct to include the auxiliary verb used in the question (in this case, am).

Real Conversations

A

A

Hello!
B

B

Hi! I am Anna.
A

A

Nice to meet you, Anna. I'm Ben.
A

A

Excuse me, is it a book?
B

B

Yes, it is.
A

A

Thank you!
A

A

Hey! I'm Leo.
B

B

Hi Leo! I am Mia.
A

A

How are you?
B

B

I am fine, thank you!

Quick FAQ

Q

How do I use I am in English to introduce myself?

You use I am followed directly by your name. For example,

I am Maria
or "I'm Tom." It's the standard way to state your identity.

Q

What is the difference between Hello and Hi or Hey?

Hello
is generally more formal and can be used in any situation.
Hi
is casual and very common among friends or people you know.
Hey
is even more informal, often used with close friends or to get someone's attention.

Q

When should I use the pronoun it?

You use

it
to refer to a single thing, an animal, or an idea, especially when you don't know its gender or don't need to specify. For example,
Is it a dog?
or
The car is red. It is fast.

Q

What's the best way to say yes or no in a simple answer?

The most common and polite way is to use Yes or No followed by the pronoun and the auxiliary verb from the question. For example, if the question is Are you ready?, you say

Yes, I am
or
No, I am not.

Cultural Context

In English-speaking countries, Hi and Hey are very common and often used even when meeting someone for the first time in informal settings, like at a casual gathering. Hello is always safe and appropriate. When introducing yourself with I am [Name], a friendly smile and eye contact go a long way.
Short answers like Yes, I am or
No, I am not
are considered polite and complete, more so than just Yes or No by themselves.

Exemples clés (8)

1

The red `apple` is on the table.

La pomme rouge est sur la table.

L'Alphabet Anglais et les Sons de Base
2

I see a `big` `dog` in the park.

Je vois un grand chien dans le parc.

L'Alphabet Anglais et les Sons de Base
3

Hello, how are you today?

Bonjour, comment vas-tu aujourd'hui ?

Bonjour & Au revoir — Salutations Essentielles
4

Hi, nice to meet you!

Salut, enchanté de te rencontrer !

Bonjour & Au revoir — Salutations Essentielles
5

Hello, I am Maria.

Bonjour, je suis Maria.

Se présenter : Je suis + Nom
6

Nice to meet you, I'm Ben.

Enchanté, je suis Ben.

Se présenter : Je suis + Nom
7

I am a student at the university.

Je suis étudiant à l'université.

Je, Tu, Il/Elle (neutre) — Tes premiers pronoms
8

You look great today!

Tu as l'air super aujourd'hui !

Je, Tu, Il/Elle (neutre) — Tes premiers pronoms

Conseils et astuces (4)

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Écoute Activement

Quand tu regardes des séries ou des films, fais attention aux sous-titres. Ça t'aide à connecter ce que tu entends avec ce que tu vois.
Pay close attention to how native speakers pronounce words.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: L'Alphabet Anglais et les Sons de Base
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Adapte-toi à la situation

Quand tu salues quelqu'un, choisis toujours la salutation (Hello, Hi, Hey) et l'adieu (Goodbye, Bye, See you) qui correspondent à la situation et à ta relation avec la personne. Si tu as un doute, 'Hello' et 'Goodbye' sont tes meilleurs amis.
Hello, how are you?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Bonjour & Au revoir — Salutations Essentielles
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Utilise les contractions

Pour les conversations de tous les jours et les contextes informels, n'hésite pas à utiliser "I'm au lieu de I am
. Ça sonne plus naturel et fluide pour les anglophones.
I'm Ben."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Se présenter : Je suis + Nom
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I est toujours le Roi !

Imagine que 'I' est le roi des pronoms ! Peu importe où il se trouve dans ta phrase, il a toujours droit à sa majuscule. C'est une règle unique en anglais, alors respecte-la ! I am happy.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Je, Tu, Il/Elle (neutre) — Tes premiers pronoms

Vocabulaire clé (6)

Hello Greeting to start a conversation Goodbye Farewell when leaving Name What you are called Yes Positive answer No Negative answer Zero The number 0

Real-World Preview

coffee

Meeting a New Colleague

Review Summary

  • A, B, C...
  • Hello / Goodbye
  • I am [Name]
  • I / You / It
  • Yes / No
  • 0-10

Erreurs courantes

Learners often mix up possessive adjectives with the verb 'to be'. Use 'I am' for identity.

Wrong: I name is Alex.
Correct: I am Alex.

You must include the verb 'am' to connect the subject to the name.

Wrong: Hello, I Alex.
Correct: Hello, I am Alex.

The pronoun 'I' always pairs with the verb form 'am'.

Wrong: Yes, I is.
Correct: Yes, I am.

Next Steps

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Pratique rapide (10)

Choisis la bonne forme

When you meet someone new, you usually say '___'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hello
'Hello' est la salutation standard utilisée lorsque tu rencontres quelqu'un pour la première fois ou que tu commences une conversation.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Bonjour & Au revoir — Salutations Essentielles

Choisis la forme correcte

Are you tired? Yes, I ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: am
Le pronom 'I' va toujours avec 'am'. La question utilise 'Are you', donc la réponse est 'Yes, I am'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Oui et Non — Réponses Simples

Trouve et corrige l'erreur

Find and fix the mistake:

i like this song.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I like this song.
Le pronom 'I' doit toujours être en majuscule en anglais.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Je, Tu, Il/Elle (neutre) — Tes premiers pronoms

Quelle phrase est correcte ?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You are happy.
'You' prend toujours le verbe 'are' quand il décrit un état.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Je, Tu, Il/Elle (neutre) — Tes premiers pronoms

Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase.

Find and fix the mistake:

I is David.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am David.
La forme verbale correcte à utiliser avec 'I' est 'am'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Se présenter : Je suis + Nom

Trouve et corrige l'erreur

Find and fix the mistake:

I'm leaving now. Hello!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm leaving now. Goodbye!
'Goodbye' est utilisé pour terminer une conversation ou partir, pas 'Hello'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Bonjour & Au revoir — Salutations Essentielles

Trouve et corrige l'erreur

Find and fix the mistake:

Is he here? No, he not is.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No, he isn't.
La contraction correcte pour 'is not' est 'isn't', et elle vient après le pronom.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Oui et Non — Réponses Simples

Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la représentation de la prononciation.

Find and fix the mistake:

The word 'book' should sound like 'buh-ook'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The word 'book' should sound like 'boo-k'.
Le 'oo' dans 'book' fait un son court 'oo', comme dans 'look'. Il ne devrait pas y avoir de son de voyelle supplémentaire à la fin.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: L'Alphabet Anglais et les Sons de Base

Choisis la lettre qui fait le son initial pour l'image.

___ is for `apple`.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A
Le mot 'apple' commence par le son court 'A'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: L'Alphabet Anglais et les Sons de Base

Quelle phrase est correcte ?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She said 'Hi' when she met me.
'Hi' est une salutation pour rencontrer quelqu'un. 'Goodbye' et 'See you' sont des adieux.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Bonjour & Au revoir — Salutations Essentielles

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Questions fréquentes (6)

L'alphabet anglais a 26 lettres au total, en majuscules (A, B, C...) et en minuscules (a, b, c...). Ce sont les bases de tous les mots que tu rencontreras, comme dans
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
.
Les voyelles (A, E, I, O, U, et parfois Y) sont des sons ouverts, faits sans bloquer l'air, formant le cœur des syllabes. Les consonnes sont des sons où ton souffle est partiellement bloqué ou formé par ta bouche, comme B, T, ou S.
Hello est généralement plus formel ou neutre et peut être utilisé dans presque toutes les situations. Hi est plus décontracté et amical, typiquement utilisé avec des personnes que tu connais ou dans des contextes informels. Par exemple, tu dirais 'Hello, sir!' à ton professeur, mais 'Hi, Tom!' à ton ami.
Hey est très informel. Garde-le pour tes amis proches, ta famille, ou des personnes de ton âge dans des contextes décontractés comme les messages ou les réseaux sociaux. Évite-le dans les situations professionnelles ou formelles. Par exemple, tu peux envoyer un message : 'Hey, what's up?' à ton meilleur ami.
I am signifie 'j'existe en tant que' ou 'mon identité est'. Quand tu dis I am Maria, tu déclares ton nom et ton existence.
am est la forme spécifique du verbe 'to be' qui est grammaticalement correcte uniquement lorsqu'elle est associée au pronom sujet I. C'est une règle fondamentale d'accord sujet-verbe en anglais.
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