Hello in many languages

Languages · Language Learning · ages 5-7

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Which word is a French greeting?
- Bonjour
- Adiós
- Ciao
Which word means hello in Spanish?
- Bonjour
- Hola
- Hallo
The world has thousands of different languages.
Circle one: True False
Tom hears people speaking a language he does not know. They finish talking. What could he do to learn about it?
- Call their words nonsense
- Ask what language it is
- Tell the speakers to stop
Which of these is a Spanish-speaking country?
- Germany
- France
- Spain
Which phrase means goodbye in French?
- Hallo
- Hola
- Au revoir
A friend uses perro instead of dog to name the same pet. What has changed?
- The word used, not the animal
- The animal has become a different kind of pet
- The pet now lives in a different country
Leo labels adiós 'French hello'. Which label should replace it?
- A Spanish goodbye
- A French greeting
- A German greeting

Answer key

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Bonjour · Bonjour is a French greeting meaning hello or good day.
Hola · Hola is a Spanish hello. Its h is silent.
True · People share ideas in thousands of languages, not just one.
Ask what language it is · Asking what language it is can help Tom learn about the speech he heard.
Spain · Spain is one place where people speak Spanish. Spanish is also used in many other places.
Au revoir · Au revoir is a French goodbye.
The word used, not the animal · Perro means dog in Spanish. A different word can name the same animal.
A Spanish goodbye · Adiós is Spanish and means goodbye. Both the language and the meaning need changing.