Notes

I noticed by putting up “post-it” notes with names of things all around you one can quickly remember the names of things. This was particularly helpful with Chinese where the words would not resemble anything I was previously used to. The Colors and pictures go hand in hand but there is nothing like a yellow note in front of your cereal bowl when you just woke up to have breakfast.

Hans

That’s a great idea. I never thought about that!

thanks for the tip

Hans, I have used that system with my students learning English. they had to see and say the word before they could open a door or whatever they were about to do. Later on, they had to use it in a phrase and afterwards, they had to use it in a sentence, which was all written on the note. Finally, they had to remember how to use it in the sentence without peeking at the note. The ultimate task would be to use the word in a sentence of their own construction. With younger students, the note would go on their clothing and everyone the met had to ask them to say the word, etc. It’s effective!

What a fun idea! Better than flashcards because you have the actual “thing” in front of you!

Excuse me, I have to go buy more post-it notes…

Hans,

That would be very helpful for me as I am a visual learner. Thanks for the tip!

Good deal Hans. That method goes back to the Ancient Greeks that developed mnemonic memory systems using furniture and rooms in their homes! Thanks for posting it! :)

I use actual objects when teaching the names of things in spanish…You should see my desk covered with different types of things to show on camera…and what I ask them to do after a while of seeing things…guess the word in a game of hangman!!! It’s fun and makes them use their memories so they remember what they’ve learnt.

Sue

Excellent Susan. Yes if you can link what you’re teaching to something the student already knows that will help them. :)

And hangman is a great game to stimulate memory.

Sue

erm… G? ;)

lol…Try these games with your students to test their vocabulary: hangman, tutti frutti and ABC-tation…its a matter of thinking!!!!!!!
and having fun you learn a lot more!!!!!!!!!

Sue

B? ;)

No, no G nor B…

L _ _ _ _ _ _ G is W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

Try guess that one!!!

Sue

erm… A!

L _ A _ _ _ _ G is W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

You got one right!!!!

Sue

Ok – E!

BTW – what language is it?

Might be that DebSue language they have going on!!! :)

U?

No no, its English…

LEA_ _ _ G is W _ E _UL

You’re still learning DebSue…I can’t make you go through a hangman with having had your first full lesson!!!! lol

BTW: Marco you have -2 points for B and G

Sue

Sue

Ok, R!