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Unit Overview

Listening & First Words

Part of the global language fluency track — this unit builds Listening & First Words in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

CEFR-mapped multilingual fluency opens global study, work and collaboration.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Story Listening

Sitting for a 3–5 minute picture story.

Naming Words

Everyday nouns in Urdu and English (ball / گیند).

Action Rhymes

Joining rhymes with actions in both languages.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Listens to a short story till the end
  • Names 10 everyday objects in two languages
  • Joins in 3 action rhymes
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Listening & First Words

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Role-play a short conversation using Listening & First Words
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Listening & First Words
  3. 3Draw and talk about Listening & First Words

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
Story ListeningNaming WordsAction Rhymes

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Listening & First Words into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Listening & First Words in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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