Many Ways to Say It

1. 1 Choose a simple word or phrase, such as 'hello' or 'thank you'.
2. 2 Say the word clearly and check that all students understand its meaning.
3. 3 Ask students if they know how to say the word in another language.
4. 4 Invite students to share their versions, one at a time, with the class.
5. 5 Encourage the class to repeat each version to practise pronunciation.
6. 6 Ask students which words sound similar or different and why.
7. 7 Repeat the activity with a few new words or phrases.
8. 8 Finish by discussing how many languages are present in the classroom.

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