Speed Curriculum 8: Why?
How it Works
Gather Objects: Collect objects (e.g., ball, rock, book) as prompts.
Ask and Answer: Take turns asking and answering questions, using the shared vocabulary.
Keep It Quick: Maintain a fast pace for energy and focus.
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.
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You actively look for chances to practice the language. You have conversations and play games to use the language in real-life situations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Why – Cén Fáth?
“Why do you want...?”
What you need
a rock or stone
a book
a pen
a penny
a stick
a shoe
Stór Focal - Vocabulary
Similar – cosúil le
More – níos mó
Less – níos lú
Than – ná
Since – ó
Because of – mar gheall ar
Colour – dath
Shape – cruth
Size – méid
Appearance – cuma
Want – ba mhaith le...
Like – is maith le...
Need – teastaíonn sé ó...
Favourite – is fearr le...
Better – níos fearr
Best – is fearr
Dislike – ní maith le...
Hate – is fuath le...
Worse – níos measa
Worst – is measa
As / because – mar
Phrases to Use
Cén fáth nach bhfuil uait ach pinn dhearga? Why do you only want red pens?
Mar is dearg an dath ab fhearr liom. Because red is my favourite colour.
Cén peann ab fhearr leat? Which pen would you like?
Tá an peann dearg is fearr agat uaim. I need the best red pen that you have.
Cén fáth a bhfuil an ceann sin uait? Why do you want that one?
Mar is maith liom a cruth agus a méid. Because I like it’s shape and size.
