Part 1: Basic steps

  • Tell trainees that they will be learners in a Russian class for the next few minutes.
  • Indicate that trainees (who are the "learners" for this session) should just listen. (You can put your index finger on your mouth to indicate " just listen.")
  • Pick one of the objects, show the object (or the picture) and say the word in a sentence.

For example:

  • Say, graphic of a word in russian

  • Repeat the phrase, graphic of a word in russian.

  • Indicate that the trainees repeat the phrase. (Use the palm up, fingers waving towards yourself to indicate to repeat.)

  • Say, graphic of a word in russian.

  • Repeat the phrase, graphic of a word in russian.

  • Indicate that the trainees repeat the phrase.

  • Repeat the steps using the remaining words.

  • Now, show the object/enlarged picture. Have trainees respond by saying the word in the sentence. (graphic of a word in russian...)

Part 2: Response Drills

This time, you want to say the word and have the trainees repeat the word again. However, rather than just go on to a next word, you want the trainees to respond to the question, graphic of a word in russian

For example:

  • Say, graphic of a word in russian.

  • Indicate that the trainees repeat the phrase, graphic of a word in russian.

  • Point at the object and say, " graphic of a word in russian"

  • Wait for the trainees to respond with graphic of a word in russian.

  • If there is an error, repeat the question.

  • If the trainees need additional assistance, model the question (while keeping your hand close to yourself) and the answer (with your hand closer to the learner.)

  • Repeat using all the vocabulary words introduced in Part 1.