Do what you hear, even in a new language

Languages · Sounds & Conversation · ages 6-8

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Which words tell you which action comes first?
- Big, small, red, blue
- Up, down, in, out
- First, then, after, before
The hands show pick up. What do you do?
- Pick it up
- Sit down
- Close your eyes
When you miss a part, freezing without a word is the best move.
Circle one: True False
How do you answer a yes or no question?
- Stay silent until tomorrow
- Answer fast with yes or no
- Walk away
A direction holds a word you do not know. What do you do?
- Stop listening at once
- Keep listening to the end, then act on the known parts
- Cover your ears
A direction has two parts. You finish part one. How many parts are left?
Answer: ______________
Tom caught pick up but not where to put it. What is his best move?
- Guess in silence and hide
- Walk away from the game
- Point to the missed part
Lena does part two before part one. What slipped?
- She missed the order words
- She listened too well
- She stood too still

Answer key

For grown-ups. Fold this page away before handing over the rest.

First, then, after, before · Order words line the parts up for you.
Pick it up · Hands show the action when ears fall short.
False · Show the missed part instead of freezing.
Answer fast with yes or no · A fast reply proves you caught the question.
Keep listening to the end, then act on the known parts · The tail of the sentence often clears the head.
1 · Two parts minus one done leaves one.
Point to the missed part · Showing the gap lets the speaker mend it.
She missed the order words · Order words steer which part goes first.