Lesson Topic: Greetings in a Coffee shop
Method: Outside classroom setting/in a familiar coffee house setting
Focus: Audio Learning
For my learning activity I decided to teach my friend how to learn basic Swedish greetings in a familiar setting that would focus on conversation and basic vocabulary associated. The purpose is not to stress memorization but rather build reactionary vocabulary to a particular social situation that skips the classroom setting and focuses on situational competency.
Greetings to learn:
Hej! = hello!
Jag heter...= My name is..
Vår kommer du frå?= Where are you from?
Hur mår du?= How are you doing?
Är du törtisg? = Are you thirsty?
Är du hungrig? = Are you hungry?
Vill du ta en fika?= Would you like to have a fika?
Tack!= Thank you!
Mjölk= milk
en kaffe= coffee
en te= tea
Class:
I began by introducing the situation and discussing common greetings. We practiced repetition of the basic greetings and then asked her to ask the cashier in Swedish even though they would not understand in order to experience what it would feel/sound like. We pointed out various objects related to bumping into someone in a coffee shop.
Response:
My friend's pronunciation was very good. She was only focusing on the sound and thus was very concerned with the pronunciation of the words. She was also very conscious of intonation and speed. These are characteristics that advanced speakers usually demonstrate after a few intense months of language learning or even years. She remembers almost all the new words and was able to employ them comfortably at the end of class period.
Reflection:
Focusing on audio had noticeable benefits for the quality of speaking and comfort in expressing herself in the environment she would most likely use the vocabulary. A combination of the setting, its practical usage, and repetition all contributed, I believe to successful language learning.
I found this video very interesting. It supports my successful experience emphasizing the oral/audio part of learning a language. Quickest Way to Learn a Language
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