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Teach Your Word

Overview

Students become teachers by showing others how to say words in their language.

Learning Objective
Students share knowledge of their own language and teach others.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Explain that students will teach a word from their own language to others.
  2. 2 Model the activity by teaching a word yourself.
  3. 3 Put students into small groups.
  4. 4 Ask each student to choose a simple word to teach.
  5. 5 Students say the word, explain the meaning, and help others repeat it.
  6. 6 Encourage students to practise pronunciation together.
  7. 7 Ask groups to share one word they learned with the class.
  8. 8 Finish by reflecting on how it felt to be both teacher and learner.

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Variations

  • Teach short phrases.
  • Whole-class sharing.
  • Focus on greetings.
More information

Teach: teach, learn, repeat, meaning.

Allow gestures or examples.

Can students clearly explain and model a word?

No materials needed.

Students may feel unsure sharing their language.

Empowering students builds confidence and inclusion.