establish meaning

establish meaning is the first step in TPRS.. it means to define a new structure.. teacher writes a new word or phrase on the board, along with the translation, points at it, pauses, goes slow, lets it sink in.. yeah, you read that right:

• write new words on the board
• also write the translation
• point at the word when you say it
• pause to let it sink in

establish meaning is the the first of 3 steps in current TPRS..

• establish meaning
• ask the story
• read and discuss