Making Waves Across Languages
Group Podcast Interview Script - with their responses in Portuguese and the English translations of responses
Thiago and Karine felt more comfortable doing the interview through text, so we did it via the zoom chat and finished it up in the WhatsApp group chat once the zoom ended
INTRO
Keira:
Hi everyone, and welcome to Making Waves Across Languages. We’re students from Adelphi University, and today we’ll be talking about our bilingual swim lesson project created for swim classes in Brazil.
Aina:
For our project, we designed swim lessons in both English and Portuguese for children ages 6 months to 4 years old using music, movement, literacy, and water safety activities.
Natalia:
Today we’ll be interviewing Karine and Thiago about swimming instruction, bilingual learning, music, and culture in swim lessons in Brazil.
Lily:
Thank you both so much for joining us today. We’re really excited to talk with you!
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Julia:
Can you both introduce yourselves and tell us about your roles in the swim program?

Thiago - Eu sou Thiago Oliveira, Professor de Educação Física(Bacharel e Licenciatura), Pós Graduado em Psicomotricidade, Pós Graduado em Intervenção Motora e Inclusão em Educação e Saúde, Pós Graduado em Gestão de Negócios em Educação Física.
I am Thiago Oliveira, a Physical Education Teacher (holding both Bachelor's and Teaching Licensure degrees), with postgraduate qualifications in Psychomotricity; Motor Intervention and Inclusion in Education and Health; and Business Management in Physical Education.
Karine - Olá meu nome é Karine Garcia. Trabalho com natação à 12 anos. Sou licenciada e bacharelada em Educação Física, pós graduação em Treinamento de força e pós graduada em atividade física para grupo especiais
Hello, my name is Karine Garcia. I have been working in swimming for 12 years.
I hold both a Licentiate and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, as well as postgraduate qualifications in Strength Training and Physical Activity for Special Populations.
Keira:
How are swimming lessons for young children usually taught in Brazil?
Thiago- Sempre deixando claro que a segurança aquática é um dos principais fatores nas aulas.

Always making it clear that water safety is one of the primary factors in the lessons.
Karine - Costumamos usar a metodologia lúdica, ensinando a nadar através de brincadeira e musicalidade.
We typically use a playful methodology, teaching swimming through games and music.
Aina:
How does music help children learn during swim lessons?
Thiago- Temos um olhar para o desenvolvimento de cada fase da vida das criança.
We focus on the development of every stage of a child's life.
Karine - São canções que remente ao movimento da natação
These are songs that evoke the movements of swimming.
Natalia:
Why do you think songs and movement work so well for young children?
Thiago - Por que a Música é uma ferramenta que facilita o aprendizado motor e emocional
Why Music Is a Tool That Facilitates Motor and Emotional Learning
Karine - As crianças absorvem melhor quando algo e divertido, a música por ser lúdica e divertida, elas conseguem aprender brincando
Children absorb information better when it is fun; since music is playful and entertaining, they are able to learn while playing.
Lily:
How do children respond to hearing both Portuguese and English during lessons?
Karine-é Muito bem, pois a facilidade de aprendizado nessas faixas etárias são mais fácies. Eu só tive a experiência de dois alunos que precisei falar e cantar em inglês. Baby shark me salvou. 😊
That’s great! Learning comes much more easily at these age groups. I’ve only had the experience of working with two students where I needed to speak—and sing—in English. "Baby Shark" saved me! 😊
Thiago- é um estimulo maior, pois não fica só mandando a criança bater as pernas. Elas interagem mais e muitas das vezes cantam e levam a música para o seu dia a dia.
It provides greater stimulation, as it doesn't simply involve telling the child to kick their legs. They interact more—often singing along—and incorporate the music into their daily lives.
Julia:
What did you think about our lesson plans and activities like Samba Splash and Three Little Fish?
Thiago - Muito Interessante, pois vocês tentaram trazer bem próximo do que fazemos aqui no Brasil.
The interaction between one culture and another. An experience that can bring many benefits to swimming lessons.
Karine - Bem interessante, pois é bem próximo ao que praticamos aqui no Brasil
Very interesting, as it is quite similar to what we practice here in Brazil.
Aina:
What part of this collaboration was the most meaningful to you?
Que parte desta colaboração foi a mais significativa para você?
Thiago - A interação entra uma cultura e outra. Um experiência que pode trazer muitos benefícios para as aulas de natação.
The interaction between one culture and another. An experience that can bring many benefits to swimming lessons.
Karine - A experiência de levar nossa metodologia pra outros países
The experience of taking our methodology to other countries.
Natalia:
Did this project teach you anything new about language, culture, or teaching?
Thiago - Sim! Que podemos levar nossa metodologia mundo a fora e adapta-la em outras culturas e ensinos.
Yes! That we can take our methodology out into the world and adapt it to other cultures and educational contexts.
Karine - Sim. Com certeza a melhorar e ampliar meu vocabulário em inglês.
Yes. Definitely to improve and expand my English vocabulary.
Lily:
What advice would you give to teachers or instructors working with multilingual children?
Karine - Sejam flexíveis, as crianças absorvem melhor quando entramos na fantasia dela, saibam do que elas gostam, personagens, músicas, desenhos… Assim a conexão pode transformar suas aulas em algo divertido e prazeroso para as crianças
Be flexible; children absorb information better when we enter into their world of fantasy. Get to know what they like—characters, songs, cartoons, and so on. In this way, that connection can transform your lessons into something fun and enjoyable for the children.
Thiago - Que respeitem cada cultura e tentem entender o que a natação pode proporcionar, mesmo que a criança esteja em um país diferente fazendo aula. Criança é criança em qualquer lugar do mundo e temos que buscar o desenvolvimento dela para que elas possam chegar aos marcos de cada idade.
They should respect every culture and strive to understand what swimming can offer—even if the child is taking lessons in a different country. A child is a child anywhere in the world, and we must foster their development so that they can reach the developmental milestones appropriate for their age.
CLOSING
Julia:
Thank you both so much for sharing your experiences and perspectives with us today.
Natalia:
This project helped us better understand how language, music, culture, and movement can support learning for young children.
Keira:
It was amazing getting the opportunity to collaborate on bilingual swim lessons that can be used with children in Brazil.
All:
Thank you for listening to Making Waves Across Languages!

Making Waves Across Languages
Group Podcast Interview Script - with only the English translated responses
INTRO
Keira:
Hi everyone, and welcome to Making Waves Across Languages. We’re students from Adelphi University, and today we’ll be talking about our bilingual swim lesson project created for swim classes in Brazil.
Aina:
For our project, we designed swim lessons in both English and Portuguese for children ages 6 months to 4 years old using music, movement, literacy, and water safety activities.
Natalia:
Today we’ll be interviewing Karine and Thiago about swimming instruction, bilingual learning, music, and culture in swim lessons in Brazil.
Lily:
Thank you both so much for joining us today. We’re really excited to talk with you!
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Julia:
Can you both introduce yourselves and tell us about your roles in the swim program?

Thiago - I am Thiago Oliveira, a Physical Education Teacher (holding both Bachelor's and Teaching Licensure degrees), with postgraduate qualifications in Psychomotricity; Motor Intervention and Inclusion in Education and Health; and Business Management in Physical Education.
Karine - Hello, my name is Karine Garcia. I have been working in swimming for 12 years.
I hold both a Licentiate and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, as well as postgraduate qualifications in Strength Training and Physical Activity for Special Populations.
Keira:
How are swimming lessons for young children usually taught in Brazil?
Thiago- Always making it clear that water safety is one of the primary factors in the lessons.
Karine - We typically use a playful methodology, teaching swimming through games and music.
Aina:
How does music help children learn during swim lessons?
Thiago- We focus on the development of every stage of a child's life.
Karine says These are songs that evoke the movements of swimming.
Natalia:
Why do you think songs and movement work so well for young children?
Thiago - Why Music Is a Tool That Facilitates Motor and Emotional Learning
Karine - Children absorb information better when it is fun; since music is playful and entertaining, they are able to learn while playing.
Lily:
How do children respond to hearing both Portuguese and English during lessons?
Karine - That’s great! Learning comes much more easily at these age groups. I’ve only had the experience of working with two students where I needed to speak—and sing—in English. "Baby Shark" saved me! 😊
Thiago- It provides greater stimulation, as it doesn't simply involve telling the child to kick their legs. They interact more—often singing along—and incorporate the music into their daily lives.
Julia:
What did you think about our lesson plans and activities like Samba Splash and Three Little Fish?
Thiago - The interaction between one culture and another. An experience that can bring many benefits to swimming lessons.
Karine -Very interesting, as it is quite similar to what we practice here in Brazil.
Aina:
What part of this collaboration was the most meaningful to you?
Thiago The interaction between one culture and another. An experience that can bring many benefits to swimming lessons.
Karine -The experience of taking our methodology to other countries.
Natalia:
Did this project teach you anything new about language, culture, or teaching?
Thiago - Yes! That we can take our methodology out into the world and adapt it to other cultures and educational contexts.
Karine -Yes. Definitely to improve and expand my English vocabulary.
Lily:
What advice would you give to teachers or instructors working with multilingual children?
Karine - Be flexible; children absorb information better when we enter into their world of fantasy. Get to know what they like—characters, songs, cartoons, and so on. In this way, that connection can transform your lessons into something fun and enjoyable for the children.
Thiago - They should respect every culture and strive to understand what swimming can offer—even if the child is taking lessons in a different country. A child is a child anywhere in the world, and we must foster their development so that they can reach the developmental milestones appropriate for their age.
CLOSING
Julia:
Thank you both so much for sharing your experiences and perspectives with us today.
Natalia:
This project helped us better understand how language, music, culture, and movement can support learning for young children.
Keira:
It was amazing getting the opportunity to collaborate on bilingual swim lessons that can be used with children in Brazil.
All:
Thank you for listening to Making Waves Across Languages!