Spending money in world languages

Updated Jul 21, 2022

Students brainstorm words and phrases about spending and translate them into the language they’re studying.

Big idea

Knowing the right words and phrases for financial transactions can help you make decisions about your money that are best for you.

Essential questions

Why do I need to know words and phrases about money when I travel?
Which words and phrases about money should I know when I travel?

Objectives

Make a list of common words and phrases about money
Translate the list into the target language

What students will do

Brainstorm important words and phrases about money to know when traveling.
Translate the words and phrases into the language they’re studying.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_spending-money-world-languages_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_spending-money-world-languages_worksheet.pdf

Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.

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Key information for this activity

Building block

(What are the building blocks?)

Financial habits and norms
Financial knowledge and decision-making skills

Topic

Spend (Buying things)

School subject

World languages

Audience

Grade level: Middle school (6-8)

Age range: 11-14

Student characteristics: English language learners, Special education

Activity characteristics

Activity type: Small group

Teaching strategy: Cooperative learning, Direct instruction

Bloom’s Taxonomy level: Understand

Activity duration: 45-60 minutes

National standards

(What are the national standards? )

Standards: II. Spending, V. Managing credit, VI. Managing risk

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