Teacher turnover is one of the most expensive challenges in American education. When teachers feel supported, they invest, get results and stay in the classroom. How can we do this? With an effective and repeatable framework. ➡️ theguidecycle.com

Today we’re talking about how to shift your writing feedback so students actually use it, improve their accuracy, and build confidence, without you spending your more time grading. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

When you think about participation in your classroom… who comes to mind first? Does participation = talking? Do the other modes work into your idea of what it means to participate and to be actively engaged? #wlclassroompodcast 🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/412915

Sybil Sanchez Jacome, president-elect of AATSP, joins me to explore how music and film can move beyond being classroom “extras” to become meaningful sources of input, culture, and communication. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/40d071

I'm expanding my consulting work to guide administrators in supporting all teachers. When teachers feel supported, they invest, get results and stay. How can we do this? With an effective and repeatable framework. Please share with admin in your school. theguidecycle.com

Move beyond teacher-student Q&A and support students in responding to each other, interpreting ideas, and building real conversations together. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/4075f0

This Bundle includes 14 courses for world language teachers. Each one is focused on real classroom strategies you can implement right away. I'll add one more next month and will add to the bundle for free. Get the bundle now. ▶️ tinyurl.com/2x998nxh

Too much feedback can overwhelm students... and teachers. When everything is corrected, nothing stands out. This 30-minute PD course will show you how to make feedback more focused, effective & manageable. tinyurl.com/bddbn8mw

What if meaningful communication could happen any time in your lesson with almost no preparation? Today I want to share some simple ways to make that happen. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

Too much feedback can overwhelm students… and teachers. When everything is corrected, nothing stands out. Students don’t know what to focus on, and the feedback doesn’t lead to meaningful improvement. 🟥 wlclassroom.com/writingfeedb...

Today’s episode is about something that often gets overlooked in language teaching: students have to learn the skill of comprehension. A few small daily routines can have a big impact on students learning this essential skill. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/3f5cb5

Your students might know the words, but are they really using them. How do we move from word lists to real communication? That’s what we’re talking about today. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/3cf93e

“No prep” doesn’t mean “no plan.” The key is to have a few reliable task types ready to go that you can easily plug into any topic or proficiency level. You don’t need extra materials or hours of planning to help students communicate meaningfully. ▶️ wlclassroom.com/nopreptasks/

The teachers I work with in Nicaragua often say “Learn, Practice, Apply.” This simple framework is very useful when planning lessons and activities in your classroom. Take a look at these French & Spanish activities using this approach. wlclassroom.com/2020/08/22/l...

When you think about participation in your classroom, who comes to mind first? Now think about everyone else. Participation in the language classroom is often defined by who talks the most, but that leaves a lot of students on the outside looking in. ▶️ wlclassroom.com/participation/

Art is such an effective entry point for learners at all levels. Learn how to integrate it into units you already teach without adding prep time & how to keep the focus on meaningful communication. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧 ➡️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

Morning check-in from south shore headquarters before going over to work with teachers in Scituate, MA today. Sure is raining out there. #starbucks

Virtual Day with Teachers in New Jersey diving to essential questions about what we teach.

Do your students sometimes feel overwhelmed or a little hesitant when you ask them to write in the target language? Building writing confidence doesn’t happen overnight. It grows with small, purposeful moments every day. #wlclassroompodcast pod.fo/e/3a22ae

Do you want to deepen your practice as a world language teacher and sharpen your skills? In today’s episode, we’re exploring a way to do just that with National Board Certification. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/39afed

Long Island Friends! I hope to see you in March. www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/Activ...

Dedicated Arabic teachers from around the world spent 3 hours diving into frameworks and classroom activities with me this afternoon.

🟦Useful Quick Win PD for language teachers 🟥Listen to the audio sample, then click through and choose from 13 courses 🟩Each course has notes, audio explanation, examples, templates & a certificate of completion. wlclassroom.com/quickwin/

Insights from conversations at the @klettwl.bsky.social booth at ACTFL. We’ll explore why language learning matters, from building communication and literacy skills to preparing students for future careers. #wlclassroompodcast pod.fo/e/390470

Eastern Suffolk Long Island New York Friends! Hope to see you on March 11th. www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/Activ...

This guide helps you prioritizes what students can do with language. Practical tools for focusing on performance & authentic language use. Support your students as they develop into confident communicators, not just language learners. wlclassroom.com/teacherguide/

The Quick Win bundle is another 25% off today and tomorrow. That gives you 4 courses for free. Now is the time to get your individualized lesson plan feedback & certificate of completion for content hours. Get the bundle or individual courses. ▶️ tinyurl.com/3wbw8c8v

What actually motivates our students? Today we explore that question through the lens of Self-Determination Theory with teacher Martha Cox-Stavros, a middle school Spanish teacher in Massachusetts. #wlclassroompodcasts 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

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...