Speed Curriculum 1: What?

How it Works

1. Gather Objects: Collect objects (e.g., ball, rock, book) as prompts.

2. Ask and Answer: Take turns asking and answering questions, using the shared vocabulary.

3. Keep It Quick: Maintain a fast pace for energy and focus.

4. Rotate Roles: Switch objects and roles and start another round.

Below are some recognized strategies for maximizing the speed, ease, and efficiency of language transfer. Techniques address a range of problems: they can help control the flow of information; modify the learning environment; decrease risk, anxiety, and distraction; increase comfort, speed, and enjoyment; and, perhaps most importantly, train learners to be teachers.

• Fluency Hunting

  You actively look for chances to practice the language. You have conversations and play games to use the language in real-life situations.

• Where is the X?

  A main part is asking questions like "Where is the X?" over and over. It helps you learn new words and how to make sentences. The questions get faster, so you have to answer quickly.

• Language Mentors

  Language mentors are people who know the language well and help you learn. They give you feedback and support as you practice talking and using the language.

• Circling

  Circling means repeating a statement with some changes to help you understand the language better. It helps you see patterns and learn how sentences are put together.

• Signaling and Switching

  Rather than revert to your native language, you can physically signal if you need help or don't understand something. The goal is to keep the immersion going as long as possible.

  You also switch roles with others, taking turns as the speaker and the learner, so everyone gets a chance to practice.

What is that? - Cad é Sin?

What you need

• a rock or stone

• a book

• a pen

• a penny

• a stick

• a shoe

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Stór Focal - Vocabulary

Stick – bata (m)

Penny – pingin (f)

Book – leabhar (m)

Shoe – bróg (f)

Thinks – measann

Takes – tógann

Gives/brings – tugann

Is – tá / níl / an bhfuil

Is (copula) – is / ní / an

If – má (lenites)

And – agus (7)

Or – nó

But – ach

Thus – amhlaidh

Also – freisin

Instead of – in áit

Pen – peann (m)

Stone – cloch (f)

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Phrases to Use

Cad é/í sin? What is that?

Is cloch í sin. That is a stone.

An cloch í sin? Is that a stone?

‘Sea, is cloch í sin. Yes, that is a stone.

An bata é sin? Is that a stick?

Ní hea, ní bata é sin. Is cloch í sin. No, that is not a stick. That is a stone.

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