[Pibe-division] Teaching Braille to Someone with Very Limited English Skills

[Marianne Denning]

Spanish is brailled the same as English braille.  The only difference
is the accented vowels and the ñ and all of those can easily be
located in most literary braille books or at BANA. You could help this
student learn English by brailling the Spanish word, given to you by
her interpreter, and then brailling the English word.  It can be a new
learning opportunity for both of you.

On 11/14/14, Smith, Pauline L <PSmith4 at dmc.org> wrote:
> Good Afternoon,
>
> I forgot to add in my original query that this adult student's native
> language is Spanish.  I have no foreign language background.  We do not have
> a modern notetaker, but we do have a donated classic Braillenote.  I am not
> a user of any iOs devices.  The rest of our instructors are.
>
> The above information might help.  Thanks for your suggestions so far.
>
> Pauline Smith, TVI
> Braille Instructor
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marianne Denning [mailto:marianne at denningweb.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 11:07 AM
> To: Smith, Pauline L; Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
> Cc: Vision at lists.pdx.edu
> Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] Teaching Braille to Someone with Very Limited
> English Skills
>
> You could certainly teach her braille by beginning to teach braille in her
> language.  You could teach her the alphabet in her language and also teach
> her how to read and braille both the word in her language and the English
> word.  Once her English improves you could begin introducing contractions
> and other English words.
>
> On 11/14/14, Smith, Pauline L via Pibe-division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> Good Morning,
>>
>> This past Tuesday, a student began our training program with very
>> limited English skills.  An interpreter is with her during class.  I
>> would like some suggestions on how or whether it is possible to teach
>> er Braille.  Right now, she is not on my schedule because of the
>> communication barrier.  I would like to work with her if it is
>> possible.  Any suggestions, teaching techniques, and/or places to obtain
>> materials would be appreciated.
>>
>> Pauline Smith, TVI
>> Braille Instructor
>> Visually Impaired Services
>>
>>
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>
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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053