World Language Classroom
By Joshua Cabral, French, Spanish and World Language Teaching Ideas
Tips, Tools and Resources for world language teachers who want their students to rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.
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ACTFL 2024: Connect for the Love of Languages!
#173This is an exciting episode that I recorded live at the 2024 ACTFL Convention and Language Expo in Philadelphia! This year’s ACTFL theme, “Connect for the Love of Languages!”, highlights the importance of building meaningful connections in every … -
World Language Honor Societies with Regina Symonds
#172Do you have a World Language Honor Society in your school? Have you thought about bringing one to your school? In this episode, Regina Symonds, a French teacher in Massachusetts, joins me to talk about the benefits of having a language honor soc… -
Focusing on Cultural Products, Practices & Perspectives
#171How do your students engage with culture in your classroom? One way to approach cultural topics is to look specifically at Cultural Products, Practices and Perspectives. Focusing on these cultural aspects helps students develop intercultural comp… -
Calendar Talk is More Than Just Calendars with John Sifert
#170What do you know about calendar talks? Maybe you have tried them yourself and maybe you’re hearing about them for the first time. In today’s episode I speak with John Sifert, a Spanish teacher in Iowa. John, aka Padre de Cinco, walks us through t… -
Student Choice in the Language Classroom
#169What role does student choice have in your classroom? We know that when students have some ownership over their learning that they are more intrinsically motivated and this leads to real agency in their learning. Today’s episode is a Leveling Up … -
How to Deal With Resistance to Change with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #168How well do you navigate change? Are you open to it? What do you need to reduce any resistance that you might have? How do you support colleagues through the process? … -
Guiding Learners to Interpret and Discuss Authentic Texts
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #167Do you use authentic texts in your language classroom? To make sure that we are all on the same page with the concept, the simple definition is materials created by and … -
Building Community Through Comprehensible Input (CI) with Elodie Channa
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #166Community. Is this a word that you would use to describe your classroom? Do you and your students feel like you are a part of a supporting and encouraging community eac… -
Support Target Language Use in the Classroom
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #165How much of the target language is used in your classroom, by both you and your students? I’m talking about truly communicative language. Today’s episode is a Leveling U… -
Teach Grammar in a Communicative Context
Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #164The topic of grammar is always up for discussion. Does the question of teaching grammar have a simple yes or no answer? Is it an either or? Is there a place for a both/…