Listening and speaking in a new language · seed 1 · A4, ink-friendly. The answer key prints on its own page for grown-ups.

Listen and speak in a new language

Languages · Language Learning · ages 7-11
Name ______________________   Date ____________
  1. Your name is Noor. A partner asks, '¿Cómo te llamas?' Which sentence gives your name?

    • ¿Cómo te llamas?
    • Me llamo Noor.
    • Me llamo Omar.
  2. Your class follows the song plan. You know only some words. What can you do?

    • Copy sounds and rhythm as you join
    • Wait silently until every word is perfect
    • Mouth every word without making any sound
  3. If one sound differs from the model, a memorised sentence can never be understood.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. You understand that your partner asked your age. Which kind of reply gives the information requested?

    • A sentence giving your age
    • A sentence giving your favourite game
    • A sentence giving the place you live
  5. Priya knows the words of a sentence. What else can she listen for in a spoken model?

    • Only the spelling and number of letters
    • Only the loudness of the final spoken word
    • The model's rhythm and rise and fall
  6. You should start your answer while your partner is still finishing the question.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. Aisha hears a reply but misses one word that matters to the meaning. What can she do?

    • Guess the word and pretend the whole reply was clear
    • Change the subject without checking the reply
    • Ask to hear the word again
  8. Leo waits for perfect sounds and misses chances to speak. Which small practice step could he try?

    • Wait until every phrase sounds exactly like the model
    • Try one known phrase with a teacher
    • Stop practising speech until he knows every word
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Answer key

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  1. Me llamo Noor. · Me llamo plus your name answers the Spanish name question.
  2. Copy sounds and rhythm as you join · You can join known words and copy some sounds and rhythm.
  3. False · Some sound differences may still be understood. Check the listener's understanding.
  4. A sentence giving your age · An age question asks how old you are, not your favourite game or home.
  5. The model's rhythm and rise and fall · Rhythm and voice tune are features of the spoken model she can practise.
  6. False · Hear the whole question before taking your turn to answer.
  7. Ask to hear the word again · Repeating the missed word can help Aisha check the reply's meaning.
  8. Try one known phrase with a teacher · One known phrase with a teacher gives Leo a supported chance to practise.
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