Mixed Language Dialogue

1. 1 Explain that students can use any language they know to communicate.
2. 2 Model a short mixed-language dialogue so students understand the idea.
3. 3 Put students into pairs and give them a simple situation.
4. 4 Ask them to create a short conversation using more than one language.
5. 5 Encourage them to focus on meaning, not perfection.
6. 6 Invite pairs to perform their dialogue.
7. 7 Ask the class what they understood from each performance.
8. 8 Finish by discussing how using multiple languages can support communication.

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