Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
By Claudia Elliott, World Language educator
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Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other? Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input? If you are, you're in the right place. Let's start this journey together. Head over to IG, and send me a DM @claudiamelliott to let me know what topics you would like me to cover in an upcoming episode.Join my free Facebook community, Growing With C. Also, check out my blog to start discovering some of these ideas and strategies at growingwithproficiency.com
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Episode 144: How to Use AI to Support World Language Classes (Without Losing the Purpose)
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Episode 143: Picture Talk Reimagined – 5 Ways to Make It Sustainable and Student-Led
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Episode 142: Building Joy, Connection, and Sustainability in Language Classes: Insights from a CI Teacher Panel
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Episodio 141: Estaciones y Rotaciones: Estrategias para un Cierre de Año con Más Autonomía y Menos Agotamiento
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Episode 140: From Reading to Assessment — 4 Classroom Strategies from SCOLT (Part 2)
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Episode 139: The Heart Behind the Strategy: My 4 Biggest Takeaways from SCOLT 2025
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Re-Release: Episode 49: Star Student Interview – Centering Our Students Despite Restrictions
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Re-Release Episode 73: Engaging Students and Encouraging Talking in the Target Language with Erica Peplinski-Burge and Justin Slocum Bailey
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Episode 138: Structuring Output Activities for Language Learners: Growing With Proficiency Winter Conference Takeaways (Part 2)
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Episodio 137: Leyendo con Lupa: Cómo Representamos a la Mujer en la Clase de Español con Adriana Ramírez y Margarita Pérez García
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Re-Release Episode 77: Enhancing World Language Classes with Music: Discover March Madness for Boosting Student Engagement
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Episode 136: Brain Breaks, Map Talk, and Storytelling: Growing With Proficiency Winter Conference Takeaways (Part 1)
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Episode 135: Revisiting the Foundations of Language Acquisition with Dr. Bill VanPatten
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Episode 134: Embedded Reading: A Powerful Strategy to Boost Comprehension and Confidence with Laurie Clarcq and Michele Whaley
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Episodio 133: Prácticas Inclusivas En Nuestras Clases Con Kodi Rain
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Episode 132: How to Build Cultural and Intercultural Competence in Language Classrooms: Strategies to Foster Connection and Empathy with Cécile Lainé
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Episode 131: Understanding the 2024 ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines with Maris Hawkins
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Episode 130: Rediscovering Joy and Authenticity in the Language Classroom: Practical Steps to Engage and Inspire
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Re-release Episode 75: Strategies for Fostering Listening in Group and Pair Work
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Estructuras Efectivas en el Aula: Desde la Instrucción Colectiva hasta el Trabajo Individual para Maximizar el Compromiso
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Episode 128: Your Ultimate Plan for the First Day Back: Build Connections, Inspire Resolutions, and Foster Communication
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Episode 127: Joy and Justice in Education with 2021 U.S. Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Episode 126: Voice and Grow: Why End-of-Year Surveys Are a Must for Our Classes
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Episode 125: 3 Creative Ways to Keep Students Engaged and Learning as the Year Ends
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Episode 124: Silent Sustained Reading: How to Make It Work
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Episodio que Dejó Huella: Claves para Hacer tus Clases más Sostenibles
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Episode 123: Are We Reading Enough in Class? Simple Ways to Add More Reading Today!
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Re-release: Simplify Language Teaching and Boost Engagement with Lisa McHargue (Episode 61)
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Episode 122: Elevating Intermediate Learners with CI – Authentic Resources, Grammar, Writing, and Feedback (Part 3)
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Episode 121: Elevate Intermediate Learners - Part 2: Purposeful and Supported Output & Realistic Curriculum
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Episodio 120: 3 Estrategias Clave para Apoyar a Estudiantes de Nivel Intermedio – con Esther Galo
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Episode 119: Elevate Intermediate Learners with Comprehensible Input
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Re-release: Five Strategies to Get Your Students to Listen (Episode 5)
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnnMarie Chase
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Episode 117: Reading, Games, and Content-Based Learning - 5 Key Takeaways from FFLA
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Unlock the Magic of Stations: Transform Your World Language Class with 10 Engaging Ideas (Re-Release)
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Episodio 116: Cómo Integrar Eventos Actuales, Temas Globales y Conversaciones Personales en Clase con Charlas del Calendario
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Episode 115: Comprehensible Input Without the Burnout: Lesson Ideas for Challenging Classroom Days
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Episode 114: Talking about Listening Comprehension in World Language Education with Marta Ruiz Yedinek
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Episode 113: Crafting Comprehensible Texts for Language Learners with Nelly Andrade-Hughes
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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En español: Cómo Apoyar a los Estudiantes de Herencia en Clases de Español Regulares
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Episode 112: From Input to Output 5 High-Impact Strategies From our Summer Conference at GWP The Spanish Teacher Academy
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Episode 111: AHA Moments and Intercultural Competence with Alicia Shoemaker and Ben Fisher Rodriguez
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Episode 110: An Alternative to Classroom Management: 6 Strategies to Cultivate Classroom Culture
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Episode 109: Building Connections and Competence: Exploring Language Acquisition and Motivation with Dr. Liam Printer
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Episode 108: Back To School Throw Back Series (Part 2): A Powerful First Day for World Language Success
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Episodio 107: 5 Estrategias Clave para Un Manejo de Clases Éxitoso al Comenzar el Año Escolar
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Episode 106: Back To School ThrowBack Series (Part 1): Setting the Stage for a Successful School Year in our World Language Classes
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Episode 105: Comprehensible-Based Teaching From Elementary to High School: Three Teachers and Three Perspectives
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Episode 104: Brain, Strategies and Backward Design with Comprehensible Input: A conversation with Haiyun Lu
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Episode 103: Shifting to Comprehension-Based Teaching - Overcoming Common Obstacles
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Episode 102: Storylistening in the Classroom with Margarita Pérez-García
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Episodio 101: Cómo Integrar Principios de Segunda Lengua y Cumplir con Exigencias Curriculares (incluyendo AP e IB) a través de Narrativas
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Episode 100: Can Teaching Remain Joyful? Celebrating 100 Episodes with Bertha Delgadillo and Meredith White!
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Episode 99: Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling: A Deep Dive with Dr. Karen Lichtman
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Episode 98: Breaking the Grammar Myth with Hélène Colinet
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Reflexiones del Año: ¿Cómo enfrentar la apatía y la constante distracción en el aula de idiomas?
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Episode 96: Beyond Growth Mindset: Cultivating Success in Language Classes with Becca Silver
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Episode 95: What is Story-Asking and Why Every Language Teacher Should Try It
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May 30, 2024 |
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Episode 94: End-of-Year Card Talk: Plus a Low Prep Reading Activity and Gallery Walk
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May 23, 2024 |
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Episode 93: Aligning Assessing and Grading with Proficiency-Based Language Teaching: Challenges and Strategies with Michelle Olah
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May 16, 2024 |
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Episode 92: Celebrating Progress: Rethinking Assessments in the World Language Classroom
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May 09, 2024 |
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Episodio 91 en español: Juegos, Preguntas Personales, Historias, y Flippity con Dahiana Castro y Nelly Andrade
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May 06, 2024 |
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Episode 90: Talking Student Engagement with Dr. Diane Neubauer and AnneMarie Chase
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May 02, 2024 |
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Episode 89: Discover 5 Games to Boost Engagement & Community in Your World Language Class with Profe Valentina and Carolina Gómez
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Episode 88: Talking Language Acquisition with Dr. Bill VanPatten: What Every Language Teacher Should Know about SLA - Part 2
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Episode 87: Talking Language Acquisition with Dr. Bill VanPatten: What Every Language Teacher Should Know about SLA - Part 1
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Episode 86: Make Free Voluntary Reading Work with AC Quintero
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Voces diversas y representación en la Formacion de Profesores de Lenguas con Bertha Delgadillo
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Episode 84: The Power of Reading in our World Language Classes with Dr. Stephen Krashen
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Episode 83: SCOLT 2024: My Biggest Takeaways
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Episode 82: The Perfect Low-Prep Activity for Any Day in Our World Language Classes with Ben Fisher Rodriguez
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Episodio 81 ¿Cómo apoyar a competencia escrita de los estudiantes de herencia? Una conversación con la Dra. Alberta Gatti - Parte 2
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Episode 80: What We May Have Not Learned in our Method Class About Second Language Acquisition with Elicia Cárdenas
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Episodio 79: ¿Cómo apoyar a competencia escrita de los estudiantes de herencia? Una conversación con la Dra. Alberta Gatti - Parte 1
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Episode 78: How To Transform Administrator Observations into Celebrations of Our Teaching Practices with Dr. Pablo Martinez
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Episode 77: Enhancing World Language Classes with Music: Discover March Madness for Boosting Student Engagement
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Episode 76: Elevating Classroom Interactions: Discover the Power of Talk Read Talk Write (TRTW) with Tan Huynh
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Episode 75: Strategies for Fostering Listening in Group and Pair Work
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Episodio 74: El lenguaje inclusivo y su importancia en nuestras clases con Abelardo Almazán-Vázquez
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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Episode 73: Engaging Students and Encouraging Talking in the Target Language with Erica Peplinski-Burge and Justin Slocum Bailey
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Episode 72: Making Our Classroom Communication Driven - The Third Pillar of a Successful Language Classroom
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Episode 71: Facilitating Target Language Comprehensibility: The Second Pillar of Classroom Success for the New Year. Part 2 of 3
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Claves de la Enseñanza Comprensible y Comunicativa de Idiomas (Comprehensible and Communicative Language Teaching)
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Episode 69: ACTFL 2023 Takeaways: From Reading to Writing and Beyond with Leandra and Angelica
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Episode 68: Building Stronger Connections - The First Pillar of Classroom Success in the New Year, Part 1 of 3
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Episode 67: Doing Less for More in the World Language Classroom: Homework, Assessments, and More
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Episode 66: Making Assessment Sustainable in the World Language Class with Kia London
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Episode 65: 3 Effective Strategies For Any Language Class: Anchor Charts, Model Texts, and Write & Discuss
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Episode 64: Tech Without Tears: Effective Technology in Language Classes with Meredith White
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Episodio 63 en Español: Tres Claves Esenciales para Clases de Idiomas Dinámicas y Sostenibles
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Episode 62: Low-Prep Post-Reading Activities & Games for Language Teachers: Enhance Comprehension and Communication with Carrie Toth
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Episode 61: Simplify Language Teaching and Boost Engagement: One Resource, One Activity, Multiple Possibilities for Pre-Reading, Reading, and Post-Reading with Lisa McHargue
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Episode 60: Making Language Teaching Sustainable: Insights from John Bracey
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Episode 59: Making Comprehensible and Communicative Language Teaching Easy and Sustainable: Boosting Motivation with Simple Daily Practices
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Cocreación de Historias y la Adquisición de Lenguaje a través de la Lectura
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Episode 58: Small Groups, Music, and Reading in the World Language Classes: My Takeaways from FFLA23
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Episode 57: All About Output: The Process, The Assessment and The Feedback! Part 2
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Episode 56: All about output with Dr. Florencia Henshaw, Part 1
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Episode 55: Games and AI in the World Language Class!
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Episode 54: Boosting Engagement: The Art of Asking Questions in the World Language Class
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Edición en Español: Integración de las Culturas en la Enseñanza de Idiomas: Estrategias Prácticas y Ejemplos
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Episode 53: Part 2 - Reimagining Language Textbooks for Comprehensible & Communicative Teaching Q&A
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Episode 52: Reimagining Language Textbooks for Comprehensible & Communicative Teaching
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Episode 51: Interpretive Communication: My Takeaways from AATSP Georgia Fall Conference with Dr. Florencia Henshaw
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Episode 50: Hexagonal Thinking in the World Language Class with Bertha Delgadillo
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Edición en Español: Nombres, Lenguaje y Cultura: Cambios clave en mi aula de español para el éxito de mis estudiantes
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Episode 49: How to Foster Connections While Using the Target Language with Star Student Interviews
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Episode 48: The Power of Personalized Questions and Answers (PQAs) in our World Language Classes
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Episode 47: The Five E Model: Curiosity and Autonomy in the Word Language Class with Chelsea Lawrence
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Episode 46: ¿Quieres bailar conmigo? Exploring Cultural Practices, Identity, and Roles in World Language Classrooms with Abelardo Almazán-Vázquez
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Episode 45: Building Trust and Confidence: Key Elements for a Successful Language Class with Adriana Ramírez and Dahiana Castro
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Episode 44: Beyond Textbooks: A Spanish Teacher's Inspiring Journey with One Change and Community Power with Angela Johnson (Back to School Series Part 3)
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Episode 43: A Powerful First Day: Crafting an Engaging Back-to-School World Language Class for Success! (Part 2)
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Episode 42: Setting The Stage: Key Areas To Prepare for a Successful Year in our WL Classes
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Episode 41: Beyond Exposure (Part 2): Exploring Processing Instruction and Structured Input Activities with Dr. Florencia Henshaw
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Episode 40: Beyond Exposure: The Importance of Comprehensible and Meaningful Input in Language Acquisition with Dr. Florencia Henshaw (Part 1)
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Episode 39: Answering all the Burning Questions About the Use of Target Language in Class with Dr. Diane Neubauer
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Episode 38: Talking Language Acquisition: Comprehensible Input, TPRS, Grammar, and More with Dr. Karen Lichtman
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Episode 37: Discover the Power of the S.T.E.P Protocol for Your Language Class
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Episode 36: Summer Recharge: Overcoming Teacher Burnout and Reenergizing for Success
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Episode 35: Exciting Classroom Games: Reviving Energy and Engagement with Dahiana Castro
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May 25, 2023 |
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Episode 34: The Power of Languages: A Conversation with Akash Patel
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May 18, 2023 |
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Episode 33: Students' voices: How to use students' feedback as a tool for reflection and growth
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May 11, 2023 |
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Episode 32: Practical Stand-Alone Lessons for the end of the year or for any time of the year!
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May 04, 2023 |
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Episode 31: Unlock the Magic of Stations: Transform Your World Language Class with 10 Engaging Ideas
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Episode 30: Low-Prep Activities and Three Pillars for High-Engagement in the World Language Class
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Episode 29: Set Your Students Up for Success on the AP and IB World Language Exams: Proven Strategies from Bertha Delgadillo and Christina Margiore
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Episode 28: Exploring the Power of Poetry in World Language Education: A Conversation with Diego Ojeda
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Episode 27: Shake Up Your Classroom with My Top 5 Language Teaching Strategies and Activities from SCOLT 23
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Episode 26: Maximizing Efficiency in Language Teaching with ChatGPT: Tips and Strategies for All Language Teachers
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Episode 25: Engaging Students With The Interpersonal Skill Rubric
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Episode 24:The Science Behind the Power of Storytelling with Karen Rowan
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Episode 23: Beyond the Date and Weather: Using Calendar Talk to Connect with Students and Provide Comprehensible Input
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Episode 22: Empowering Conversations: 5 Interpersonal Activities to Build Communicative Skills with Bethanie C. Drew
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Episode 21: Boost Engagement with Gallery Walks: An Exploration of 5 Variation of this Effective Strategy for Language Learning
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Episode 20: All About Class Jobs with Annabelle Williamson and John Sifert
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Episode 19: How Can We Enhance Vocabulary Acquisition in World Language Classes?
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Episode 18: Struggling to Thriving: A World Language Teacher’s Journey with Comprehensible Input
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Episode 17: How To Boost Engagement With Stories in the World Language Class
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Episode 16: Why Should All World Language Teachers Understand the Role of Comprehensible Input? 3 Ways to Incorporate CI in Your Classes
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Episode 15: Setting the Stage for Success: Building Relationships and Engaging Students at the Start of the Year in Your World Language Class
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Episode 14: 3 Strategies to Reclaim Your Time in the New Year From Lesson Planning to Taking Control of your Inbox With Lisa McHargue
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Episode 13: Reflection of Our World Language Classes with Bertha Delgadillo and la Maestra Loca
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Episode 12: The One End-Of-The-Year Activity We Must Do
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Episode 11: How to Plan for a 90-Minute Language Class
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Episode 10: How To Encourage Students To Speak in the Target Language with Christina Margiore
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Episode 9: My Biggest Takeaways from ACTFL 22 & 5 Activities You Will Love
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Episode 8: How To Stay Curious And Motivated As A World Language Teacher
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Episode 7: How to Boost Engagement in the WL Class with Quick Wins
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Episode 6: Using Music in the World Language Class with Berth Delgadillo
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Episode 5: How to Make them Listen: 5 Strategies to Get Your Students Listening
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Episode 4: How To Stay in The Target Language - Part 2
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Episode 3: How To Stay In the Target Language - Part 1
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Episode 2: 3 Things I Wished I Knew as a First-Year Spanish Teacher
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Episode 1: Why Should We Learn Languages?
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Welcome to the Podcast!
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Sep 27, 2022 |