1 - Welcome
Imagine travelling around the world and hearing people say hello in so many different ways! Today, we're going to discover greetings from all over the globe.
- Guess how many languages there are in the world.
- Learn how to say hello in different languages using flashcards.
- Listen and guess which language is being spoken.
- Share the languages you know.
- Match greetings to their meanings.
- Discuss what we've learned.
By the end of this lesson...
You should know how to say hello in several languages and understand why greetings matter around the world.
2 - Guess How Many Languages
Can you guess how many languages there are in the world? It's an amazing number! Think hard and have a guess.
3 - Share Languages You Know
💬 Share Languages You Know
Let's talk together about the languages around us! Think about greetings from different places and share your own experiences.
Here are some questions to get you started:
- What languages do you hear spoken at home, school, or in your neighbourhood? How do people say hello in those languages?
- Have you ever been greeted in a language you did not understand? How did that make you feel?
- Which greeting from today's lesson was the most interesting to you, and why do you think people use it?
Take turns sharing your thoughts with the class. Listen carefully to others and ask questions to learn more!
4 - Flip and Learn
Discover how to say hello and other greetings in different languages with these interactive flashcards. Click on the card for a language to hear how it's pronounced.
Take your time to explore the cards, clicking them as often as you like to practise and get comfortable with the new words. It's a fun way to build your vocabulary step by step.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Flashcards activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- Great for self-paced vocabulary drilling. Students can flip cards and repeat until confident.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Click to flip cards and have the class say the word together. Use choral repetition for pronunciation practice.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
5 - Spot the Spoken Language
Put your listening skills to the test with this exciting challenge. You'll hear phrases spoken in different languages and try to identify which one it is.
Listen carefully to each of the audio clips and select the correct language. It's a fun way to sharpen your ear for how people greet each other across the globe.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
- Students complete the Guess the Language activity on their own laptop or tablet.
- Students listen to phrases and identify which language is being spoken.
- Walk around the room to monitor progress and assist students who need help.
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
- Display the activity on your interactive whiteboard or projector.
- Play each audio clip and have students vote. Discuss the distinctive sounds of each language.
- Invite students up to interact with the board, or have them call out answers from their desks.
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