Ask, and keep the talk alive

Languages · Sounds & Conversation · ages 9-11

Name ______________________ Date ____________

What does Je ne parle pas français tell them?
- You do not speak French
- You love French films
- You teach French verbs
What does No hablo español tell them?
- You speak fast Spanish
- You do not speak Spanish
- You sell Spanish books
Which pocket phrase asks the way?
- How old
- What time is dinner
- Where is
The reply runs too fast. What now?
- Ask for slower speech or one more listen
- Nod and walk into traffic
- Shout over them
Saying please in their language buys goodwill everywhere.
Circle one: True False
The exact word is gone. What keeps you going?
- Still silence
- A gesture or a plainer word
- A new language
Ben asks the price, hears the sum, and pays it. Which part shows he acted on the reply?
- He knew each word
- He spoke with no wobble
- He paid the sum he heard
Ana fears errors so she stays mute. What counsel fits?
- Trying with wobble beats still silence
- Mute travelers learn most
- Wait years, then speak

Answer key

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You do not speak French · It readies shops, stations and trips.
You do not speak Spanish · It owns the gap and asks them to slow down.
Where is · Where is opens the hunt for places.
Ask for slower speech or one more listen · Owning the miss keeps the exchange alive.
True · Small soft words hold great weight.
A gesture or a plainer word · Hands and plain words bridge the gap.
He paid the sum he heard · Asking plus acting on the reply seals it.
Trying with wobble beats still silence · Trying from day one turns you into a traveler.