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📘 Word by word -Unit 1: Personal Information  

Welcome to Lesson 1 of our Word by Word: Picture Dictionary course — where you’ll learn everything you need to know about giving your Personal Information in English.

In this essential beginner lesson, you’ll learn how to understand and complete a Personal Information / Registration Form in English — a skill you’ll need for schools, jobs, hospitals, hotels, and government offices.

You’ll master vocabulary like:
✅ First name, Last name, Middle Initial
✅ Street, Apartment, City, State, ZIP Code
✅ Area code, Cell phone, Email
✅ SSN, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
✅ And more!

Plus, you’ll practice real dialogues like:

“What’s your address?” — “35, Main Street.”
“How do you spell your last name?” — “M-a-r-t-i-n-o.”

Let’s get started!

▶️ Video Lesson: Word by Word – Unit 1 (Personal Information)

⏱️ Duration: 2 minutes
🗣️ Accent: Clear American English
📝 Includes: On-screen vocabulary + subtitles + slow pronunciation
📥 Download: PDF Worksheet + Audio Dialogue + Flashcards (links below)

💡 Pro Tip: Pause after each section and repeat the words aloud. Write your own personal info in English!

📋 Vocabulary List: Personal Information & Registration Form

Here’s all the key vocabulary covered in this lesson — exactly as shown in your Word by Word textbook:

👤 Name Section:

• Personal Information
• First name (Given name)
• Middle Initial (e.g., “P.” in “Gloria P. Sanchez”)
• Last name = Family name = Surname

🏠 Address Section:

• Address
• Number (e.g., 35)
• Street (e.g., Main Street)
• Apartment Number (e.g., Apt. 4B)
• City (e.g., Los Angeles)
• State (e.g., California)
• ZIP Code (e.g., 90210)

📞 Contact Info:

• Area code (e.g., 213)
• Telephone number
• Cell Phone (Mobile)
• E-Mail Address

🆔 Official Info:

• Social Security Number (SSN) — Used in the U.S. for identification
• Sex / Gender (Male / Female / Other)
• Date of Birth (e.g., 05/12/1990)
• Place of Birth (e.g., Tehran, Iran)

💬 Real Dialogues from this unit (Practice Speaking!)

🗨️ Dialogue 1: Asking for Name & Address

A: What’s your name?
B: Gloria P. Sanchez.

A: What’s your address?
B: 35, Main Street.

🗨️ Dialogue 2: Confirming & Spelling

A: Did you say 35, Main Street?
B: Yes, that’s right.

A: What’s your last name?
B: Martino.

A: How do you spell your last name?
B: M-a-r-t-i-n-o.

🎧 Listen to these dialogues in the video — then record yourself saying them!

✍️ Practice Exercise: Fill Out Your Own Form!

📥 [Download Printable Registration Form Worksheet]

Fill in the blanks with YOUR information:

🧠 Learning Tips for Success

✔️ Memorize your own info in English — you’ll use it again and again!
✔️ Practice spelling your last name — it’s a common question in real life.
✔️ Learn U.S. state abbreviations (e.g., CA = California, NY = New York).
✔️ Use Quizlet or Anki to make digital flashcards with these words.
✔️ Record yourself saying your full Personal Information — compare with the video.
✔️ Role-play with a friend — take turns being the clerk and the customer.

❓ FAQ – Lesson 1: Personal Information

❓ What is “Middle Initial”?

It’s the first letter of your middle name. Example: “John F. Kennedy” → “F” is the middle initial.

❓ Is “Last Name” the same as “Family Name”?

Yes! All three terms — Last Name, Family Name, Surname — mean the same thing.

❓ How do I say my phone number?

Digit by digit: “Two – One – Three, Five – Five – Five, One – Two – Three – Four.” → (213) 555-1234

❓ What if I don’t have a Middle Initial?

You can leave it blank or write “N/A” (Not Applicable).

❓ How do I write my Date of Birth?

In U.S. format: Month/Day/Year → 05/12/1990 = May 12, 1990