At FTL, we celebrate small wins that build big confidence. In this short video, a K1 learner recalls common Chinese New Year vocabulary during a playful picture‑talk activity. It’s joyful, fast, and packed with purposeful repetition—the FTL way.
What vocabulary did we practice?
- lion dance
- red packets
- lanterns
- firecrackers
- turnip cake
- drum
- dragon dance
- family
- good luck
Why this activity builds confidence
- Curiosity: We start with “What do you notice?” to invite thinking.
- Confidence: Low‑pressure prompts and immediate praise.
- Creativity: Children connect words to real‑life experiences and celebrations.
- Consistency: Familiar routines and spiral review every lesson.
Try it at home or in class (5‑minute plan)
- Point & Say: Point to a picture; model the word; child repeats 2–3 times.
- Find & Touch: “Touch the lanterns… now the drum.”
- Act It Out: Pretend lion dance, drum tapping, handing red packets.
- My Turn / Your Turn: Swap roles—child points and you answer.
- Photo Hunt: Invite children to spot these words in festival decorations.
Scaffolds for mixed abilities
- Beginners: one‑word responses + gestures.
- Developing: full phrases—“I see a lion dance.”
- Confident speakers: short sentences with feelings—“I like the lion dance because it’s loud.”
Extend the learning
- Sound focus: /l/ in lion, lantern; /dr/ in drum, dragon.
- Mini‑writing: Label one picture with parent/teacher support.
- Culture talk: Compare family traditions respectfully.
What parents say
“Short, happy practice that my child asks for.”
“Speaking confidence improved within weeks.”
About FTL
Fun To Learn English (FTL) is a community‑based English learning network in Hong Kong’s New Territories. We help children aged 3–12 build real‑life English confidence through joyful, creative, and consistent learning.
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