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Three links. The first two relate to the creator and her theory of Non semantic metalanguage, which underpins the idea of sinmplifyiing language and the idea of using concept questions The third is a link to a Radio National podcast that also has the tapescript. While it doesn't reference directly to concept checking, it talks about how to use NSM when trying to convey meaning from one language to another. I think it's very interesting and shows the need to reduce language to basic components of meaning as straight translation often is inadequate.
 * Concept Checking links **

Ann Wierzbicka created the theory of natural semantic metalanguage __http://arts.anu.edu.au/languages/linguistics/AnnaW.asp__ Cliff Goddard is a leading proponent __http://www.une.edu.au/bcss/linguistics/nsm/semantics-in-brief.php__ this podcast from Radio National gives an interview with Ann Wierzbicka and is a very clear explanation of her theory. __http://www.abc.net.au/rn/linguafranca/stories/2009/2653726.htm__

**Three more links giving some more background** The first talks about the need to simplify language and to avoid certain terms when questioning your students [|hat have they understood?] The second is on checking students understanding. [|Checking meaning] The last is a video that looks at breaking the habits of teaching, including using too much language. [|Breaking bad habits]