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


Episode Date
Episode 93: Aligning Assessing and Grading with Proficiency-Based Language Teaching: Challenges and Strategies with Michelle Olah
May 16, 2024
Episode 92: Celebrating Progress: Rethinking Assessments in the World Language Classroom
May 09, 2024
Episodio 91 en español: Juegos, Preguntas Personales, Historias, y Flippity con Dahiana Castro y Nelly Andrade
May 06, 2024
Episode 90: Talking Student Engagement with Dr. Diane Neubauer and AnneMarie Chase
May 02, 2024
Episode 89: Discover 5 Games to Boost Engagement & Community in Your World Language Class with Profe Valentina and Carolina Gómez
Apr 25, 2024
Episode 88: Talking Language Acquisition with Dr. Bill VanPatten: What Every Language Teacher Should Know about SLA - Part 2
Apr 18, 2024
Episode 87: Talking Language Acquisition with Dr. Bill VanPatten: What Every Language Teacher Should Know about SLA - Part 1
Apr 11, 2024
Episode 86: Make Free Voluntary Reading Work with AC Quintero
Apr 04, 2024
Voces diversas y representación en la Formacion de Profesores de Lenguas con Bertha Delgadillo
Apr 01, 2024
Episode 84: The Power of Reading in our World Language Classes with Dr. Stephen Krashen
Mar 28, 2024
Episode 83: SCOLT 2024: My Biggest Takeaways
Mar 21, 2024
Episode 82: The Perfect Low-Prep Activity for Any Day in Our World Language Classes with Ben Fisher Rodriguez
Mar 14, 2024
Episodio 81 ¿Cómo apoyar a competencia escrita de los estudiantes de herencia? Una conversación con la Dra. Alberta Gatti - Parte 2
Mar 11, 2024
Episode 80: What We May Have Not Learned in our Method Class About Second Language Acquisition with Elicia Cárdenas
Mar 07, 2024
Episodio 79: ¿Cómo apoyar a competencia escrita de los estudiantes de herencia? Una conversación con la Dra. Alberta Gatti - Parte 1
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 78: How To Transform Administrator Observations into Celebrations of Our Teaching Practices with Dr. Pablo Martinez
Feb 29, 2024
Episode 77: Enhancing World Language Classes with Music: Discover March Madness for Boosting Student Engagement
Feb 22, 2024
Episode 76: Elevating Classroom Interactions: Discover the Power of Talk Read Talk Write (TRTW) with Tan Huynh
Feb 15, 2024
Episode 75: Strategies for Fostering Listening in Group and Pair Work
Feb 08, 2024
Episodio 74: El lenguaje inclusivo y su importancia en nuestras clases con Abelardo Almazán-Vázquez
Feb 04, 2024
Episode 73: Engaging Students and Encouraging Talking in the Target Language with Erica Peplinski-Burge and Justin Slocum Bailey
Feb 01, 2024
Episode 72: Making Our Classroom Communication Driven - The Third Pillar of a Successful Language Classroom
Jan 25, 2024
Episode 71: Facilitating Target Language Comprehensibility: The Second Pillar of Classroom Success for the New Year. Part 2 of 3
Jan 18, 2024
Claves de la Enseñanza Comprensible y Comunicativa de Idiomas (Comprehensible and Communicative Language Teaching)
Jan 15, 2024
Episode 69: ACTFL 2023 Takeaways: From Reading to Writing and Beyond with Leandra and Angelica
Jan 11, 2024
Episode 68: Building Stronger Connections - The First Pillar of Classroom Success in the New Year, Part 1 of 3
Jan 04, 2024
Episode 67: Doing Less for More in the World Language Classroom: Homework, Assessments, and More
Dec 28, 2023
Episode 66: Making Assessment Sustainable in the World Language Class with Kia London
Dec 21, 2023
Episode 65: 3 Effective Strategies For Any Language Class: Anchor Charts, Model Texts, and Write & Discuss
Dec 14, 2023
Episode 64: Tech Without Tears: Effective Technology in Language Classes with Meredith White
Dec 07, 2023
Episodio 63 en Español: Tres Claves Esenciales para Clases de Idiomas Dinámicas y Sostenibles
Dec 04, 2023
Episode 62: Low-Prep Post-Reading Activities & Games for Language Teachers: Enhance Comprehension and Communication with Carrie Toth
Nov 30, 2023
Episode 61: Simplify Language Teaching and Boost Engagement: One Resource, One Activity, Multiple Possibilities for Pre-Reading, Reading, and Post-Reading with Lisa McHargue
Nov 23, 2023
Episode 60: Making Language Teaching Sustainable: Insights from John Bracey
Nov 16, 2023
Episode 59: Making Comprehensible and Communicative Language Teaching Easy and Sustainable: Boosting Motivation with Simple Daily Practices
Nov 09, 2023
Cocreación de Historias y la Adquisición de Lenguaje a través de la Lectura
Nov 06, 2023
Episode 58: Small Groups, Music, and Reading in the World Language Classes: My Takeaways from FFLA23
Nov 02, 2023
Episode 57: All About Output: The Process, The Assessment and The Feedback! Part 2
Oct 26, 2023
Episode 56: All about output with Dr. Florencia Henshaw, Part 1
Oct 19, 2023
Episode 55: Games and AI in the World Language Class!
Oct 12, 2023
Episode 54: Boosting Engagement: The Art of Asking Questions in the World Language Class
Oct 05, 2023
Edición en Español: Integración de las Culturas en la Enseñanza de Idiomas: Estrategias Prácticas y Ejemplos
Oct 02, 2023
Episode 53: Part 2 - Reimagining Language Textbooks for Comprehensible & Communicative Teaching Q&A
Sep 28, 2023
Episode 52: Reimagining Language Textbooks for Comprehensible & Communicative Teaching
Sep 21, 2023
Episode 51: Interpretive Communication: My Takeaways from AATSP Georgia Fall Conference with Dr. Florencia Henshaw
Sep 14, 2023
Episode 50: Hexagonal Thinking in the World Language Class with Bertha Delgadillo
Sep 07, 2023
Edición en Español: Nombres, Lenguaje y Cultura: Cambios clave en mi aula de español para el éxito de mis estudiantes
Sep 04, 2023
Episode 49: How to Foster Connections While Using the Target Language with Star Student Interviews
Aug 31, 2023
Episode 48: The Power of Personalized Questions and Answers (PQAs) in our World Language Classes
Aug 24, 2023
Episode 47: The Five E Model: Curiosity and Autonomy in the Word Language Class with Chelsea Lawrence
Aug 17, 2023
Episode 46: ¿Quieres bailar conmigo? Exploring Cultural Practices, Identity, and Roles in World Language Classrooms with Abelardo Almazán-Vázquez
Aug 10, 2023
Episode 45: Building Trust and Confidence: Key Elements for a Successful Language Class with Adriana Ramírez and Dahiana Castro
Aug 03, 2023
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)
Jul 27, 2023
Episode 43: A Powerful First Day: Crafting an Engaging Back-to-School World Language Class for Success! (Part 2)
Jul 20, 2023
Episode 42: Setting The Stage: Key Areas To Prepare for a Successful Year in our WL Classes
Jul 13, 2023
Episode 41: Beyond Exposure (Part 2): Exploring Processing Instruction and Structured Input Activities with Dr. Florencia Henshaw
Jul 06, 2023
Episode 40: Beyond Exposure: The Importance of Comprehensible and Meaningful Input in Language Acquisition with Dr. Florencia Henshaw (Part 1)
Jun 29, 2023
Episode 39: Answering all the Burning Questions About the Use of Target Language in Class with Dr. Diane Neubauer
Jun 22, 2023
Episode 38: Talking Language Acquisition: Comprehensible Input, TPRS, Grammar, and More with Dr. Karen Lichtman
Jun 15, 2023
Episode 37: Discover the Power of the S.T.E.P Protocol for Your Language Class
Jun 08, 2023
Episode 36: Summer Recharge: Overcoming Teacher Burnout and Reenergizing for Success
Jun 01, 2023
Episode 35: Exciting Classroom Games: Reviving Energy and Engagement with Dahiana Castro
May 25, 2023
Episode 34: The Power of Languages: A Conversation with Akash Patel
May 18, 2023
Episode 33: Students' voices: How to use students' feedback as a tool for reflection and growth
May 11, 2023
Episode 32: Practical Stand-Alone Lessons for the end of the year or for any time of the year!
May 04, 2023
Episode 31: Unlock the Magic of Stations: Transform Your World Language Class with 10 Engaging Ideas
Apr 27, 2023
Episode 30: Low-Prep Activities and Three Pillars for High-Engagement in the World Language Class
Apr 20, 2023
Episode 29: Set Your Students Up for Success on the AP and IB World Language Exams: Proven Strategies from Bertha Delgadillo and Christina Margiore
Apr 13, 2023
Episode 28: Exploring the Power of Poetry in World Language Education: A Conversation with Diego Ojeda
Apr 06, 2023
Episode 27: Shake Up Your Classroom with My Top 5 Language Teaching Strategies and Activities from SCOLT 23
Mar 30, 2023
Episode 26: Maximizing Efficiency in Language Teaching with ChatGPT: Tips and Strategies for All Language Teachers
Mar 23, 2023
Episode 25: Engaging Students With The Interpersonal Skill Rubric
Mar 16, 2023
Episode 24:The Science Behind the Power of Storytelling with Karen Rowan
Mar 09, 2023
Episode 23: Beyond the Date and Weather: Using Calendar Talk to Connect with Students and Provide Comprehensible Input
Mar 02, 2023
Episode 22: Empowering Conversations: 5 Interpersonal Activities to Build Communicative Skills with Bethanie C. Drew
Feb 23, 2023
Episode 21: Boost Engagement with Gallery Walks: An Exploration of 5 Variation of this Effective Strategy for Language Learning
Feb 16, 2023
Episode 20: All About Class Jobs with Annabelle Williamson and John Sifert
Feb 09, 2023
Episode 19: How Can We Enhance Vocabulary Acquisition in World Language Classes?
Feb 02, 2023
Episode 18: Struggling to Thriving: A World Language Teacher’s Journey with Comprehensible Input
Jan 26, 2023
Episode 17: How To Boost Engagement With Stories in the World Language Class
Jan 19, 2023
Episode 16: Why Should All World Language Teachers Understand the Role of Comprehensible Input? 3 Ways to Incorporate CI in Your Classes
Jan 12, 2023
Episode 15: Setting the Stage for Success: Building Relationships and Engaging Students at the Start of the Year in Your World Language Class
Jan 05, 2023
Episode 14: 3 Strategies to Reclaim Your Time in the New Year From Lesson Planning to Taking Control of your Inbox With Lisa McHargue
Dec 29, 2022
Episode 13: Reflection of Our World Language Classes with Bertha Delgadillo and la Maestra Loca
Dec 22, 2022
Episode 12: The One End-Of-The-Year Activity We Must Do
Dec 15, 2022
Episode 11: How to Plan for a 90-Minute Language Class
Dec 08, 2022
Episode 10: How To Encourage Students To Speak in the Target Language with Christina Margiore
Dec 01, 2022
Episode 9: My Biggest Takeaways from ACTFL 22 & 5 Activities You Will Love
Nov 24, 2022
Episode 8: How To Stay Curious And Motivated As A World Language Teacher
Nov 17, 2022
Episode 7: How to Boost Engagement in the WL Class with Quick Wins
Nov 10, 2022
Episode 6: Using Music in the World Language Class with Berth Delgadillo
Nov 03, 2022
Episode 5: How to Make them Listen: 5 Strategies to Get Your Students Listening
Oct 27, 2022
Episode 4: How To Stay in The Target Language - Part 2
Oct 20, 2022
Episode 3: How To Stay In the Target Language - Part 1
Oct 13, 2022
Episode 2: 3 Things I Wished I Knew as a First-Year Spanish Teacher
Oct 06, 2022
Episode 1: Why Should We Learn Languages?
Sep 29, 2022
Welcome to the Podcast!
Sep 27, 2022