Guest Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I have a child in my class who is from Somalia. She is growing in confidence and it is clear there is quite a lot of intellect (for our school) hiding behind a huge physical disability and a lack of confidence. I was wondering if anyone knew of any basic resources that are in Somalian or a how to speak basic Somali so I can try and say some words to her in somali as I think she will appreciate it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hi Nichola Can you not get her parents tell you some?, I did this for a Polish child i had in my care, i made a list of words i wanted to know, asked her mum and as she told me i wrote them down as they sounded to be able to remember them. It worked wonders and she suddenly went from being a quite introverted child to interacting with the staff and childrenand becoming a very outgoing happy child She learnt english very quickly allbeit with a slight essex accent...oops! Alternatively look online for somali translation sites there must be one some even give you the intonations too. Good luck Niki x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Parents speak very little English. I have her review coming up after half term and we will have translators in so they can understand us. Also because it is a special school, we don't see them as she comes to school on a minibus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnabar Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Parents speak very little English. I have her review coming up after half term and we will have translators in so they can understand us. Also because it is a special school, we don't see them as she comes to school on a minibus. Hi, have you tried the Talking Pen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi, have you tried the Talking Pen? Have you used Language of the month website? There are lots of different languages including Somali - key words and phrases are given and there are clips of chn saying the different words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Not heard about that website. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Have you used Language of the month website? Is this the one you mean, moaning minnie? Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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