ASL + Language Facts
True or False: ASL is the only sign language used in the world
False! ASL is primarily used in the United States. There are over 20 sign languages
2 part Question:
Italian is mainly spoken in what country?
French is mainly spoken in what country??
Italy and France
French is also spoken in Belgium, Switzerland, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Haiti, Canada, and more.
2 Part Question:
Greek is the official language in what country?
Turkish is the official language of what country?
Greece
Turkey
2 Part Question:
Ukrainian is spoken in what country?
Polish is spoken in what country?
Ukraine
Poland
Japan is a part of the continent of Asia. What is the largest city in Japan?
Tokyo!
How do you communicate the number 10 in ASL?
(Make a thumbs up then shake your fist)
Good morning in French is "Bonjour". . . how do you say "Good Morning" in Italian?
Buongiorno!
Will also accept "Salve" as a formal "Hello" in Italian
Name 1 ancient Greek god or goddess
Zeus
Hercules
Aphrodite
Athena
Hercules
This soup is red and purple and made from beets. It is very popular in Slavic cultures like Poland and Ukraine. What is the name of this food?
Hint: some brave students tried it during our club!
Borscht
True or False:
It's okay to leave your shoes on in a Japanese person's home if you are feeling cold.
False! Please always remove your shoes near the door in the area called the Genkan 玄関. The host will provide you with slippers if you are cold.
Someone who is fluent in more than 2 languages is called a . . .
Polyglot
If someone asks you "Comment tu t'appelles?" in French, how should you respond?
"Je m'appelle ______ (your name)"
How do you say Hello in Turkish? Hint: it is very similar to Arabic
Merhaba!
Ukraine has a famous train track covered in trees, leaves and flowers that tourists like to visit. It is called the Tunnel of . . .
L O V E !
In Japan there are 4 types of bows. Please demonstrate a bow to a person of great respect such as a Principal or President.
(Must demonstrate a 45 degree bow)
Learning languages is really good for you!
Name 1 benefit:
- mental health (depression, anxiety)
- fighting brain diseases like dementia
- improving memory
- improving focus
- creativity
Choose Italian or French for your answer:
How do you say "thank you" ?
Grazie (Italian)
Merci (may-rk-see) (French)
Name 2 letters in the Greek alphabet
Alpha, Beta, Sigma, Delta, Omicron, Theta, Lambda
The capital city of Ukraine is Kyiv. What is the capital of Poland?
Warsaw
How do you greet a friend in Japanese?
Say "Konnichiwa" + slight nod/bow
People in the DHH community may use a device to help them to hear such as a hearing aid or a _________ implant
(fill in the blank)
cochlear (ko-klee-ur) implant
Count to 5 in Italian or French
Uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque
Un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq
Name 1 "Do or Don't" when visiting Greece
- always accept invitations
- bring a small gift when you go to someone's house
- never put TP in the toilet, put in the garbage can
- never put your palm in someone's face
How do you say Hello in Ukrainian *and* Polish?
(250 points for each one)
Pry-vyet (Ukrainian)
Czece (Chech-sh-sh) (Polish)
This type of transportation in Japan is very fast and reliable. It is MUCH faster than a car.
BONUS 100 POINTS: what is the name of this vehicle?
The high-speed train!
It is called the "Shin-kan-sen"