From Alfa To Zulu

• Learn the NATO phonetic alphabet
• Make it easier to spell words during the communication

Students will be able to:

• Avoid miscommunications
• Learn how to use a phonetic alphabet

The teacher has to print and deliver a phonetic alphabet card for each student

STEP 1: The teacher gives an introduction about the phonetic alphabet and its history (when, why, who...)..." . Goal is to have things unambiguous and as clear as possible in the presence of radio interference or other poor audio conditions.

STEP 2: The teacher speak the Alphabet around the class forwards and backwards, picking letters at random. Repeat them over and over. Concentrate on the ones they find hardest, not just the ones they are sure of.

STEP 3: The teacher speak it until they produce it automatically and instantly

STEP 4: The teacher Spell out your name, and then ask students to spell out their names.

STEP 5: The teacher select ten random words and ask students to spell them using the phonetic alphabet

STEP 6: The teacher use it as a homework or out-of-class exercise. But come back at other times for review and consolidation.

• NATO phonetic alphabet card

• Authorship: IIS Garibaldi