Preparation for activity

Let the trainees know that you will not be speaking to them in English for the next few minutes. They shouldn't speak to each other either... in English.

Tell them that you will be using gestures if you need to communicate with them.

  • A hand over the ear means, "listen."
  • An index finger over the lips means, "don't speak."
  • An extended arm (palm up) moving upwards means " mimic the action."

Activity: Part 1

  • Start the activity with everyone seated.
  1. Say "berdiri" and stand up.
  2. Sit down.
  3. Say "berdiri" before standing up slowly. Indicate that the trainees should follow.
  4. Repeat step 3 once or twice more.
  5. While standing, say "duduk" and sit down.
  6. Stand up.
  7. Say "duduk" before sitting down slowly. Indicate that the trainees should follow.
  8. Repeat step 7 once or twice more.
  9. Say the word "berdiri" and have the trainees do the action while you remain still.
  10. Say the word "duduk" and have the trainees do the action while you remain still.
  11. Say, "jalan"and start walking (alone).
  12. Stop.
  13. Say "jalan," and start walking. Have trainees follow.
  14. Repeat step 13 once or twice more.
  • Continue to repeat the process of reviewing previously learnt vocabulary and introducing new vocabulary until you have taught all seven words.
  • Finally, review all the vocabulary in random order while performing the action.