# AAC Coach panel (tips for the families, teachers and speech therapists who
# help a person learn to use the app): its heading. AAC = augmentative and
# alternative communication; use your language’s usual abbreviation.
coach-heading = AAC Coach
# AAC Coach: the line under the heading saying which tips are shown. $level =
# the name of the person’s vocabulary level (one of coach-level-…); $mode = the
# name of the partner mode in use (one of coach-mode-…).
coach-subtitle = Tips for { $level } level, { $mode } mode
# AAC Coach: name of a vocabulary level (used as $level in “Tips for … level”):
# a person just starting to communicate with symbols (single words).
coach-level-emergent = Emergent
# AAC Coach: name of a vocabulary level (used as $level in “Tips for … level”):
# a person combining two or three words.
coach-level-transitional = Transitional
# AAC Coach: name of a vocabulary level (used as $level in “Tips for … level”):
# a person using full grammar and sentences.
coach-level-conventional = Conventional
# AAC Coach: name of a vocabulary level (used as $level in “Tips for … level”):
# a person who reads and types.
coach-level-literate = Literate
# AAC Coach: name of a partner mode (used as $mode in “… mode”): the usual
# mode, in which the person’s choices are spoken.
coach-mode-communication = Communication
# AAC Coach: name of a partner mode (used as $mode in “… mode”): a partner
# shows how to use the board; choices are shown but not spoken.
coach-mode-modeling = Modeling
# AAC Coach: the label before a tip’s suggested activity (followed by one
# sentence, e.g. “Count slowly to 10 in your head before prompting.”).
coach-try-this = Try this:
# AAC Coach: button that shows the previous tip (short; an arrow ← is shown
# before it).
coach-previous = Previous
# AAC Coach: button that shows the next tip (short; an arrow → is shown after
# it).
coach-next = Next
# AAC Coach: shown in place of a tip when there is none for the person’s
# vocabulary level and mode.
coach-no-tips = No tips available for this configuration.
# AAC Coach: heading of a short list of strategies for the partner, chosen by
# the partner mode in use.
coach-strategies-heading = Recommended Strategies

# The tips. Each has a title (a heading), a body (a few sentences) and an
# action (one sentence, shown after “Try this:”). They speak to the partner
# (parent, teacher, therapist) about the person who uses the app. Words in
# CAPITALS are the words a partner points to on the board (core words): use
# the words a board in your language has, and keep them in capitals.

# Tip for a beginner (Emergent level, Communication mode): title. To model =
# to use the board yourself while you talk, so the person sees how.
coach-tip-model-title = Model, model, model
# Tip “Model, model, model”: body.
coach-tip-model-body = Use the AAC device yourself while talking. Point to symbols as you speak. Your child learns by watching you use it.
# Tip “Model, model, model”: the suggested activity. MORE = a core word on
# the board.
coach-tip-model-action = Try saying 'I want MORE' while tapping the symbols.
# Tip for a beginner (Emergent level, Communication mode): title.
coach-tip-wait-title = Wait 10 seconds
# Tip “Wait 10 seconds”: body.
coach-tip-wait-body = After asking a question, wait at least 10 seconds. Processing language takes time. Silence feels long but it's working.
# Tip “Wait 10 seconds”: the suggested activity. Prompting = giving the person
# a hint or cue to answer.
coach-tip-wait-action = Count slowly to 10 in your head before prompting.
# Tip for a beginner (Emergent level, Communication mode): title.
coach-tip-accept-title = Accept all communication
# Tip “Accept all communication”: body. MORE = a core word on the board.
coach-tip-accept-body = A single symbol tap is communication. Don't require full sentences. 'MORE' is a complete thought.
# Tip “Accept all communication”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-accept-action = Celebrate any symbol use with a natural response.
# Tip for a beginner (Emergent level, Communication mode): title.
coach-tip-motivating-title = Start with motivating activities
# Tip “Start with motivating activities”: body. AAC = augmentative and
# alternative communication.
coach-tip-motivating-body = Use AAC during activities they love. Snack time, bubbles, swinging. Motivation drives communication.
# Tip “Start with motivating activities”: the suggested activity. Core words =
# the small set of common words used most often (want, more, go, stop…).
coach-tip-motivating-action = Pick their favorite activity and model 2-3 core words during it.
# Tip for a beginner (Emergent level, Modeling mode): title. Aided Language
# Stimulation = the name of a known teaching method (use its established name
# in your language if it has one; the same as coach-strategy-aided-name).
coach-tip-aided-title = Aided Language Stimulation
# Tip “Aided Language Stimulation”: body.
coach-tip-aided-body = Point to symbols on the device AS you speak. You're showing that this device is for talking, not just requesting.
# Tip “Aided Language Stimulation”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-aided-action = Model at least 20 symbol uses per session.
# Tip for a beginner (Emergent level, Modeling mode): title. The rule: show one
# word more than the person uses.
coach-tip-one-up-title = One-up rule
# Tip “One-up rule”: body.
coach-tip-one-up-body = If they use 1 symbol, you model 2. If they use 2, you model 3. Always slightly ahead.
# Tip “One-up rule”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-one-up-action = Match their level + 1 word.
# Tip for the Transitional level (two- and three-word messages): title.
coach-tip-combinations-title = Expand combinations
# Tip “Expand combinations”: body. The words in capitals are board words,
# joined with + to show they are tapped one after the other.
coach-tip-combinations-body = They're ready for 2-3 word combinations. Model 'WANT + FOOD', 'GO + OUTSIDE', 'MORE + MUSIC'.
# Tip “Expand combinations”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-combinations-action = Focus on verb + noun combinations today.
# Tip for the Transitional level: title. Descriptors = words that describe
# (colours, sizes, feelings).
coach-tip-descriptors-title = Add descriptors
# Tip “Add descriptors”: body. The words in capitals are board words.
coach-tip-descriptors-body = Introduce colors, sizes, feelings. 'BIG dog', 'RED car', 'HAPPY face'.
# Tip “Add descriptors”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-descriptors-action = Model 3 descriptor + noun combinations.
# Tip for the Transitional level: title.
coach-tip-daily-title = Use throughout the day
# Tip “Use throughout the day”: body.
coach-tip-daily-body = AAC isn't just for therapy. Use it at meals, bath time, play, errands. Real communication happens in real life.
# Tip “Use throughout the day”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-daily-action = Identify 3 daily routines where you can model AAC.
# Tip for the Conventional level (full sentences): title.
coach-tip-grammar-title = Grammar and word endings
# Tip “Grammar and word endings”: body. It is about English endings (plural
# -s, past -ed, -ing) and the board’s buttons that add them: use the endings
# your language’s board has, with examples of them in the same style.
coach-tip-grammar-body = Use the modifier buttons for plurals, past tense, -ing. 'I WANT-ED that', 'DOG-S are running'.
# Tip “Grammar and word endings”: the suggested activity. The grammar modifier
# buttons = the board’s buttons that change a word’s ending.
coach-tip-grammar-action = Practice the grammar modifier buttons.
# Tip for the Conventional level: title.
coach-tip-questions-title = Question words
# Tip “Question words”: body. The words in capitals are the question words
# on the board.
coach-tip-questions-body = Model WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, HOW. These unlock conversation, not just requesting.
# Tip “Question words”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-questions-action = Ask and model 3 questions using the AAC device.
# Tip for the Conventional level: title.
coach-tip-social-title = Social language
# Tip “Social language”: body. The words in capitals are board words; the
# examples are a comment, an opinion and the start of a story.
coach-tip-social-body = Go beyond requests. Model comments ('That's FUNNY'), opinions ('I THINK...'), and narratives ('FIRST we...').
# Tip “Social language”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-social-action = Model 5 comments (not requests) during play.
# Tip for the Literate level (a person who types): title. Text mode = the
# app’s typing screen.
coach-tip-prediction-title = Text mode efficiency
# Tip “Text mode efficiency”: body. The prediction bar = the row of suggested
# next words above the keyboard.
coach-tip-prediction-body = Use word prediction to speed up typing. The prediction bar learns from your patterns.
# Tip “Text mode efficiency”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-prediction-action = Try typing common phrases and watch prediction adapt.
# Tip for the Literate level: title. Quick phrases = the app’s feature of that
# name (ready-made messages said with one tap).
coach-tip-quick-phrases-title = Quick phrases
# Tip “Quick phrases”: body.
coach-tip-quick-phrases-body = Set up quick phrases for your most common messages. One tap instead of typing.
# Tip “Quick phrases”: the suggested activity.
coach-tip-quick-phrases-action = Add 5 phrases you say multiple times daily.
# Tip for the Literate level: title. Message banking = recording phrases in
# your own voice while you can still speak, for the app to play later; also
# the name of the app’s panel for it.
coach-tip-banking-title = Message banking
# Tip “Message banking”: body. A cell = a button on the board.
coach-tip-banking-body = If your speech is changing, record the things you say most in your own voice now. A cell can play your recording for you.
# Tip “Message banking”: the suggested activity. Message banking = the name
# of the app’s panel (use the same words as that panel’s name).
coach-tip-banking-action = Record at least 10 phrases in Message banking.

# The strategies (under “Recommended Strategies”): each a name (bold) and a
# one-sentence description. They speak to the partner about the person.

# Strategy (Communication mode): name.
coach-strategy-pause-name = Pause and Wait
# Strategy “Pause and Wait”: description.
coach-strategy-pause-desc = Give extra processing time after modeling.
# Strategy (Communication mode): name. ALL in capitals for emphasis.
coach-strategy-respond-name = Respond to ALL communication
# Strategy “Respond to ALL communication”: description.
coach-strategy-respond-desc = Treat every symbol tap as meaningful.
# Strategy (Modeling mode): name of a known teaching method (the same as the
# tip title coach-tip-aided-title).
coach-strategy-aided-name = Aided Language Stimulation
# Strategy “Aided Language Stimulation”: description.
coach-strategy-aided-desc = Point to symbols while you speak.
# Strategy (Modeling mode): name (a known teaching technique: repeating what
# the person said with one word added).
coach-strategy-expansion-name = Expansion
# Strategy “Expansion”: description.
coach-strategy-expansion-desc = Add one more word to what they said.
# Strategy (Modeling mode): name (a known teaching technique: saying back what
# the person meant, correctly, without telling them they were wrong).
coach-strategy-recast-name = Recast
# Strategy “Recast”: description.
coach-strategy-recast-desc = Say it back correctly without correcting.