Does this ring a bell? Students know verbs & forms, but don't take that verb & write detailed sentences. This interactive activity gets them there. Students write detailed sentences with accurate verb forms that show they know the meaning. ▶️ wlclassroom.com/2022/05/22/m...

In this episode we look at how small, intentional habits, such as weekly reflection or purposeful collaboration, can build a shared culture of growth. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

So much fun leading a workshop with engaged, excited and insightful language teachers in Arizona today. We were even treated to Mariachi music by the students from a local school. Thanks to AZLA (Arizons Language Association) for your invitation and hospitality.

Quick 24-hour trip to Phoenix. Temp in Boston right now 17, Phoenix 75. They are already calling it spring there.

A snow storm here today in Massachusetts (and cancelled school). At the end of the week I'll be in Phoenix leading a workshop with the Arizona Language Association. A week of contrasts for sure.

I created these courses to give you concrete strategies you can use tomorrow. I also give you personalized feedback on your lesson plans. Get 1 of the 12 available courses or the bundle. ➡️ wlclassroom.com/quickwin/

Strategies that help students move into real communication. Christina Margiore brings practical routines & techniques that spark authentic conversations. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/3809d1

Students build proficiency, polish skills & create increasingly complex sentences with interactive speaking activity. Naufragio/Naufrage encourages strategic thinking and friendly competition. ⚓️ ➡️ wlclassroom.com/shipwreckspe...

I continue walking through how CI activities help students stay engaged, deepen comprehension, and interact with the text in meaningful ways. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧➡️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

Consistent, low-pressure writing practice helps to build confidence and proficiency over time. This 30-minute PD course will show you how to integrate short, meaningful writing tasks into your daily instruction. ✍️➡️ wlclassroom.com/shortwriting/

Your students have ideas, but they’re not sure how to start writing or how to build a sentence or paragraph. This 30-minute PD course shows you how to use sentence frames and writing scaffolds to boost confidence and accuracy. wlclassroom.com/writingframes/

We looked at CI activities in 3 episodes. Now, I show exactly how they work together in practice. I take a simple story and use it to model what CI looks like in the classroom. pod.fo/e/376ab5

It’s the start of new year and a chance to recharge our educator battery. Will Andersson shares practical and actionable ways to to keep your teaching spark alive. #wlclassroompodcast pod.fo/e/372934

What do you do when there is a sudden change in your schedule or several students need to miss class? This is sometimes the reality of our teaching. We had a plan, but need to figure something else out in the moment. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧https://pod.fo/e/36ede3

Compelling stories, co-written summaries & interactive video clips all while keeping input comprehensible and student-centered. #wlclassroompodcast pod.fo/e/36b2a8

No need for hours of planning to help students communicate meaningfully. These no-prep tasks turn everyday visuals, routines & reading into opportunities for purposeful language use. wlclassroom.com/noprepspeaki...

Reading can be one of the most engaging, communicative parts of your language class. With the right support, reading is incredibly empowering for students. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/366a10

🔵New Quick Win Course. With intentional support, students can build comprehension through small, daily instructional choices. ➡️ tinyurl.com/29nf9scy

If you're in Arizona in January let's spend the day Building Proficiency Across the Communication Modes. ▶️ arizonalanguageassociation.wildapricot.org

In this episode, we’ll explore three essential strategies: prediction, summarizing, and focus tasks. These make listening more intentional, more engaging, and more effective. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/361e95

This Ready for Tomorrow Quick Win PD Bundle includes 11 courses (and growing) for world language teachers. Each one is focused on real classroom strategies you can implement right away. 🟢 25% off during the Cyber Sale 🟢 tinyurl.com/3yvyhh6y

Recorded at ACTFL 2025 in New Orleans. Hear from teachers about their collaborations & takeaways, including ACTFL Teacher of the Year Nathan Campbell. @klettwl.bsky.social 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

Block schedules, extended class periods that meet fewer times in a given week, are becoming more common in many schools and districts. In this episode, we are talking about teaching in this format. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/358aa7

Come by booth #1419 (Klett World Lanuages) & add your voice to an episode of the World Language Classroom Podcast. Look for episodes on ACTFL takeaways & language advocacy with your contributions following #ACTFL26.

Have you ever taught a grammar concept and then watched your students completely forget it during a speaking or writing task? Let's look at why that happens and what we can do about it. #wlclassroompodcast ➡️ pod.fo/e/354200

You’ll get a simple, repeatable framework for building strong listening skills across all levels. Your students will listen with purpose, process effectively, and walk away from listening activities with real comprehension and confidence. 🔊🎧 tinyurl.com/35d3dhef

Do reading & writing tasks have a prominent place in your CI classroom? In this episode we look at 6 CI activities that engage students through movement, visuals & collaboration. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/34f9da

Wonderful trip to the “little apple” Manhattan, Kansas. KSWLA puts on a great conference. Loved connecting with language teachers and podcast listeners. Very appreciative of all comments about how the podcast supports their teaching. So grateful!

This 30-minute PD course gives you the tools to boost students' spontaneous, confident interpersonal speaking at any proficiency level. Your students will speak more confidently because they’ll have the structure and support to do so. ➡️ wlclassroom.com/boostspeaking/

This 30-minute PD course will support you in bringing authentic resources into your classroom. Your students will interact with real language from real people and grow in proficiency as they interpret, react, and respond. Take a look -> wlclassroom.com/authenticdocs/

Let's talk about how hands-on, student-centered activities keep learners motivated, curious, and communicating authentically. #wlclassroompodcast @klettwl.bsky.social 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/349674

Students can recognize and say words, adjectives & language structures. The challenge is using these language elements in context that moves beyond simply saying them as individual words. That’s where Starting Point comes in! 🟢 wlclassroom.com/startingpoint/ 🟠

You don’t need extra materials or hours of planning to help students communicate meaningfully. With the right kind of no-prep tasks, you can turn everyday visuals, routines, or readings into instant opportunities for purposeful language use. 🗣️ tinyurl.com/3pbykhfz ✍️

I love it when I find an activity or resource that I can pull out at any proficiency level and just get students speaking by simply changing the prompt. wlclassroom.com/zutcaramba/

What happens when we teach grammar in isolation? Learners memorize forms for a quiz but rarely apply them in context. This 30-minute PD course will help you take the first steps toward teaching grammar in a way that supports real language use. ➡️ tinyurl.com/yc5fmuzb

Have you ever felt the pressure to “teach to the test” in your AP language class? Diego Ojeda tells how he uses authentic projects that do more than prepare students for the test, they prepare them for the real world. #wlclassroompodcast @klettwl.bsky.social 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

Sentence frames and scaffolds provide just enough support to help students express meaningful ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed, making writing both accessible and rewarding. ➡️ wlclassroom.com/improvewriti...

In this episode, I unpack what makes an activity not just fun, but truly communicative. #wlclassroompodcast pod.fo/e/340503

Here we go NYSAFLT and NY friends. See you on Friday.

This is the first of 3 episodes in a series on CI Strategies.  There will be an episode on Story Telling and Narrative techniques, one on Reading and Writing procedures and today’s episode on Interaction and Discussion. 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/33c27a

If you're at the NYSAFLT conference in Albany this week, stop by the exhibit hall at 2:00 pm on Friday. Hope to see you there.

These 3–4 day units help students grow as communicators through an engaging story and a sequence of scaffolded activities that target reading, speaking, and writing that is designed for novice mid to high learners. ✴️ wlclassroom.com/spanshlevel1/

With a few intentional strategies, you can transform listening from a passive activity into an active process that builds comprehension and confidence. 👉 wlclassroom.com/buildstrongl...

5 scaffolded activities accompany each text, allowing for differentiated instruction and skill-building. Whether you're planning a lesson on vocabulary, honing comprehension, or assessing understanding, these activities will meet you goals. ➡️ tinyurl.com/yenehpm9

Have you ever wanted to use an authentic resource like a menu, a meme, or a social media post, but thought, “My students aren’t ready for this”? Actually, they are. 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/337ca4

5 scaffolded activities accompany each text, allowing for differentiated instruction and skill-building. Whether you're planning a lesson on vocabulary, honing comprehension, or assessing understanding, these activities will meet you goals. ➡️ tinyurl.com/yvp6y8ss

These activities immerse students in French while building their confidence. Students are introduced to young Francophone people and learn about them and their culture. 🌏 tinyurl.com/27yfsc5a 🌏

Students are introduced to young Hispanic people and learn about them and their culture. Each reading passage is paired with scaffolded activities that guide learners step-by-step, ensuring comprehension while fostering cultural appreciation. 🌏 tinyurl.com/yv8czxy2 🌏

Are your assessments really capturing what your students can do with the language? We dive into what it looks like to assess for performance and proficiency & not just memorization and correctness. #wlclassroompodcast pod.fo/e/33340e

Are in the heartland? Let's meet up at K-State in Kansas in November to talk about how authentic communication transforms students in to confident global citizens. Let's also collaborate on building proficiency across the modes. ➡️ www.kswla.org