More resources
This page is an indicative selection of the many other resources identified by the Change Lab group, which help support communicative language teaching.
1 Downloadable resources
Here is a downloadable book on CLT which will help you understand the principles of CLT
CLT ideas
CLT ideas for English Language Teaching which can be applied to Cornish:
The CELTA tutor: https://www.tiktok.com/@elt_training?_r=1&_t=ZN-91dSVoWiWQg
Pronunciation
Jerry Sethir Pronunciation guide - Cornish sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzo6Z9UzOtA
Benjamin Bruch Pronunciation and Intonation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YAlXF1HE3Q
Trelawney Grenfell-Muir and Benjamin Bruch on decolonising Cornish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOgUph5oyP0
2 Ideas for other digital apps which support Cornish learning
Speaking & Listening Practice
WhatsApp voice messages
You form a WhatsApp group. Students record short Cornish conversations, share with practice partners or the teacher.
Example: "Record yourself describing your morning routine in Cornish and send to your language partner."
Phone voice recording (on your smart phone)
Record pronunciation practice, storytelling.
Example: "Each week, record yourself retelling a Cornish folktale you've learned."
Vocabulary & Memory
Quizlet
Create flashcard sets with Cornish words in context, audio pronunciation.
Example: "Make a deck of common verbs with example sentences from your Yeth an Werin conversations."
Anki
More powerful spaced repetition.
Example: "Build a deck that shows you Cornish sentences with gaps for mutations, gradually increasing difficulty."
Corpus & Authentic Language [a corpus is a collection of texts which concordancing programs can interrogate]
5. Sketch Engine
Upload texts. Then search for word frequencies and collacations.
Example: "Search for how native speakers use 'yw' vs 'eus' in real contexts, not just grammar rules."
Creative & Engaging
6. Canva
Create visual prompts for communicative activities. Example: "Design a market scene poster where students must ask/answer questions about prices and products in Cornish."
7. Suno
Turn Cornish poetry or simple texts into songs. Learners can listen and/or sing along to enjoy and learn the Cornish text.
Example: "Take a traditional Cornish blessing and create a memorable melody to help students remember the phrases."
Live example: https://suno.com/s/44jAYKudyTR3uHL1 or below. This is part of a text Jeff wrote for his grade 1 oral exam which he set to music using Suno.