Storyteller: Laurel

Languages: English

About the story: Laurel remembers the elder who taught her the phrases she knows in her language.

Learn more: We all remember those important learning moments—the teacher who impacted us, the creative learning style that just seemd to stick, the little day-to-day strategy that made language come alive every time.  Language nest members share their testimonials about their AHA! moments in language learning.  We also share one of the most important phrases for a language learner— “What is this called?”

Culture and Language Activities

Kitchen Tour

Learn vocabulary: Learn kitchen words in Anishnaabemowin with this fun vocabulary lesson.

“What is this called?”

Advanced conversation: Here is an important phrase to have at the ready: ‘What is this called?’ When you are working on conversing, this phrase goes a long way to help you stay in the language! Join language nest members on their kitchen tour.

Language Learning Strategy

Language Nest member Bronwyn shares one favourite strategy in their language learning journey.

What is one of your favourite language learning strategies?

Language Learning Strategy

Language Nest member Bond shares one favourite strategy in their language learning journey.

What is one of your favourite language learning strategies?

Language Learning Strategy

Language Nest member Carol Ann shares one favourite strategy in their language learning journey.

What is one of your favourite language learning strategies?

Language Learning Strategy

Language Nest member Deb shares one favourite strategy in their language learning journey.

What is one of your favourite language learning strategies?