1. Please start all recordings with this script (read by each speaker):

My name is __________ and I am originally from _______. I am making this recording on July 30, 2011 for the Record-a-thon. I’m going to talk about _________ in the _________ language. I dedicate this recording to the public domain.

2. Here are some ideas for things to talk about:

• Tell a traditional story, one you were told as a child.
• Talk about something important that happened in your life.
• Talk about an important day and what happened.
• Talk about a time you were surprised.
• Tell a joke (“clean” ones only, please!).
• Talk about how you met the person recording you.
• Talk about what your languages mean to you.
• Talk about something special you know how to do or make, like a skill, activity, or recipe.
• Talk about words that you think are funny or interesting.
• Say some common words – count to ten or more, recite words for colors, talk about words for family members / kin.
• Sing a song or lullaby in your native language.
• Role play how to say standard greetings and goodbyes.