A new button? Yes. And it does exactly what you’ve been asking for. Hit "Shuffle", and boom—student pairings get rearranged instantly in your synchronous interpersonal assessments. Marked a few kids absent? Hit it again. Poof. No more lonely one-person rooms.

Our very own Product Wizard, Sam Slagle, just wrapped up a whirlwind tour of Texas, visiting classrooms across Frisco ISD, Arlington ISD, and Prosper ISD. Grateful to all the teachers and students who offered their time, insights, and honest feedback. You’re helping steer the future of Extempore.

Everything’s bigger in Texas — including Extempore stats! 🤠 Over 900,000 submissions, 77,000 students, and 2.5 million minutes of target language talk time. Texas educators, y’all are leading the charge in language learning! ❤️💬

The funnest part about our trainings? To make teachers behave like students for a while! Yesterday, it was Keller ISD.

Denton and Birdville ISDs yesterday, Keller today... sorry to impose more photos of excited teachers on you, but there is nothing we love more than exposing new faculty to @extempore!

Extempore's Kick-Off Season has been Kicked Off! Our trainers spent the morning with the faculty at Frisco ISD, in Texas. With the launch of the new Report By Criteria, teachers can now see in-depth analysis of their own data, while admins see the global view.

Did you know... Extempore has plenty of Rubrics available for use? Whether it's AP, IB, WIDA, ELPA21... or general rubrics for quick grading, they are there for you and your teachers. Extempore -> Rubrics-> Global Rubrics #expectproficiency

Summer break is almost here! 🙌🏻 How will you spend it? Whether you're gearing up to read on the beach or veg out with your comfort show, we hope you find time to relax, refresh, and recharge. 🔋 #ExpectProficiency

Struggling to create activities that incorporate multiple modes and skills? Try One Minute News! 📰

Ever wondered what a day in the life as an Extempore teacher looks like? Check out Kalee’s favorite ways to use Extempore: 💬 Responding to a text 👂 Interpretive listening 🗣️ Presentational speaking ⬇️ #ExpectProficiency

Extempore Sync allows teachers to record groups of students for live interpersonal speaking assessments. Take a deep dive into our blog to learn more about Extempore Sync, how to use it effectively, and snag some free resources! 💫 Read more: 📖 buff.ly/4geh0xo #ExpectProficiency

Timed responses can make students sweat 🥵, but sometimes, they're necessary, especially when it comes to high-stakes assessments and building capacity for spontaneous speech. Read more to learn how to use Extempore's timers effectively while minimizing students' stress. buff.ly/4gYhAPV

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating language educators everywhere who have dedicated their time, energy, and passion to teaching and inspiring the next generation to pursue competency in another language. 🌏

Good luck to all AP students testing during the next two weeks! 🍀 AP teachers, here is where your effort and dedication pay off. Time to step back and watch your students shine. ✨ #ExpectProficiency

The rise of online translators and AI has many scrambling back to inefficient paper-based assessments. With Extempore, you can administer assessments with peace of mind using Safe Mode. 🔐 Read more about our built-in assessment security features: buff.ly/3BC8QQl #ExpectProficiency

Wouldn’t you like to know how your program is doing at all times, instead of just when high-stakes test results are returned? 👀

With Extempore, recording students is as easy as click, record, submit. 🤩 ✅ All modes, all skills, any language ✅ Create and customize content ✅ Secure assessments ✅ Data reporting and analytics #ExpectProficiency

"In my classroom, I see students who are afraid to make a mistake and feel so wrapped up in saying something correctly that they shut down and do not try to produce their own language and would rather rely on translators."

Writing your own simulated conversations: 😫😭😤😬 Writing simulated conversations with Ask Tempo: 🤩🥳😎💃🏼 Kiss frustration goodbye and make assessment writing a breeze with Ask Tempo. Create authentic ACTFL-aligned assessments. #ExpectProficiency Ready to learn how? buff.ly/4g5YK9g

Make speaking in the TL a natural and essential part of every lesson with your students with 5 tips to help increase time spent in the TL!🗣️ #ExpectProficiency

🚨 Last call to request Bilingual Seals tests in MN, WI, and NE for assessments hosted on Extempore! 🚨

Technical issues? Not sure how to use a specific feature? Having speedy support available at the click of a button makes a world of difference. ⚡️ Students having device qualms? Don't let Chromebooks (or iPads) derail your lesson. We'll take care of them too. 💻

Ready to build your Extempore skills and branch out from "just speaking"? This blog installation is for you! Explore 8+ ways to assess reading using Extempore. 📖 buff.ly/4glK328 #ExpectProficiency

Need some ideas for practicing and assessing the three modes on Extempore? Dig into our blog for practical suggestions and free resources to help get your creativity flowing. 📖 Read more: buff.ly/4ghkgs0 #ExpectProficiency

Extempore’s suite of WIDA ACCESS practice tests prepares students for test day by facilitating reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Samatha Yatsonsky (Baltimore City Public Schools) shares how her team uses Extempore to prepare students. 🎓 #ExpectProficiency

At the end of 2024, we hit another significant milestone by surpassing 5 MILLION (‼️) total student submissions. 🎉 That's 5 MILLION times students across the United States and around the world communicated in the target language. #ExpectProficiency Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/4g5YK9g

There's no way around it, listening is HARD. 😰 Students have to navigate accents and pronunciation, how fast the speaker speaks, and (sometimes) a lack of context.

Students in MN who are awarded a Bilingual Seal can earn FREE college credit! 🎓 At Extempore, we’re proud to partner with districts to make tests available to speakers of less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) to ensure equitable access for all students.

It's (STILL!!) cold and flu season and finding a sub for your language class = impossible. 🤒 Conquer your sub plans with Extempore to keep your students engaged in the target language.

Extempore offers the flexibility to make creative assessments from scratch, but sometimes you need something FAST! 🏃💨 Check out our blog on using Extempore's content library to find ready-to-use assessments for all modes and skills, AP and STAMP prep, and more. 👀 https://buff.ly/41DJ7Sd

Roses are red,🌹 Verbs can be irregular, Our love of language is all but singular. 💗 Happy Valentine's Day from the Extempore Team! #ExpectProficiency

Come along with us as we make an interpersonal speaking group assessment for Extempore using Ask Tempo! Think you're not tech-savvy enough to use AI? Well, see for yourself how simple it can be. 😉 #ExpectProficiency Ready to see more? ➡️ https://buff.ly/3DAM6ke

Prepare students for the AP world language exam’s cultural comparison in minutes! 🕒 Create a practice in Extempore that mirrors the real exam — 4 mins to prep, 2 mins to speak. Combine it with a simulated conversation for a full exam-day experience! #MFL #ExpectProficiency

District leadership at Frisco ISD are flexing their interpersonal speaking muscles using Extempore Sync during their PD today to discuss what makes a great interpersonal task. 💪 Way to go, Frisco!! 🎉#ExpectProficiency

"A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but what do we do when our students only seem to have a few things to say about it?" 🤔 Read more 🔗 https://buff.ly/42HY1r9

February is Black History Month—a time to honor Black voices, stories, and contributions. It’s also a reminder of the work still needed to build more inclusive classrooms. 🌎 📖 Read more from ACTFL’s Language Educator: https://buff.ly/3BBqyUb 🎓 ACTFL’s DEI resources: https://buff.ly/3ZXY1l0

The results are in as we end Q2, and there's a lot to celebrate! 🎉 Students in Charleston County Schools, Frisco, ISD, and Chandler USD are putting in the work when it comes to speaking practice! Combining for a total of 487 hours, which is roughly equivalent to...

📢 Boost AP Student Success in Interpersonal Writing! 📢 Struggling to get your students ready for the AP email reply? We've got you covered! 📝 Check out our blog on mastering the AP World Language Exam. 🚀 Ready to empower your students? https://buff.ly/4fpIf7a #ExpectProficiency #APExams

On this #InternationalDayofEducation we reflect on the value and power of education to change lives, reduce inequalities, and build bright futures for students around the world.

Full house for the district Karen New Year celebration. At the event, the Karen community honored some of our SPPS district staff for our work to help launch the Karen language program. It's such an honor to be a part of their incredible and inspiring journey #langchat #earlylang #heritagelang

Budget cuts and time constraints make hands-on language learning difficult. Bring the world to your classroom with digital field trips! Check out 10+ free virtual trips for your students here: https://buff.ly/3W8KK6I #ExpectProficiency

Simulated conversation: arguably one of the most challenging (and anxiety-provoking) portions of AP language exams. Eliminate that challenge and anxiety with Extempore’s Simulated Conversation feature to replicate an authentic AP practice environment. Learn more: https://buff.ly/49ztaOM #APPrep

“Don’t be afraid to make mistakes…” #LanguageLearning #EduSky #MFLBluesky #MFL #langchat #quote #mistake

Parle! Parlons! Parlez! From day one, students learn that we are not here to study grammar and vocabulary lists, but to use these in context to be able to listen, speak, read & write French. Read more of Dorah’s blog on Communicative Activities to Enhance Speaking Skills ➡️ https://buff.ly/49wwTg8

🚨 MN language teachers: bilingual seal tests are READY! 🚨 If you have students who can read, write, listen, and speak in their home or target language, encourage them to register for a bilingual seal test. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3B9H51y #ExpectProficiency #SealOfBiliteracy

Feeling rusty after winter break? Join our FREE online training for Extempore users. Whether you're getting back to basics or trying something new, the Extempore 101 and Updates courses will help you hone your skills. 🧑‍🎓 https://buff.ly/3VuhPK6

Share this post with your teacher bestie, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy some winter break Bingo! 🎄 #ExpectProficiency #WinterBreak

To our amazing users, we wish you a joyous holiday season & a peaceful winter break. ❄️ May the New Year bring you renewed energy & endless opportunities. Thank you for being with us. We eagerly anticipate building students' confidence using the TL together in the year ahead! 🌎 #ExpectProficiency

What people think Extempore does vs. what we actually do. 😉 For a long time you might have known us as “Extempore: the speaking practice app”, but we’ve come a long way since then and there’s more to us than “just speaking”. #ExpectProficiency

Blog: 4 Assessments for Building Written and Oral Proficiency on Extempore 🎓 Learn about: 💬 Building communicative tasks on Extempore 📝  How written proficiency supports speaking & more! Read here ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4fUDu5Y