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Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of "Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency," join me to talk about the place of grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. #wlclassroompodcast
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May 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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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.
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March 23, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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How can simple, consistent routines create a classroom where students communicate confidently in the target language every day? Get some ideas in this week's episode of the #wlclassroompodcast
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May 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Andrea Caulfield, World Language Curriculum Specialist in Denver Public Schools, uses podcast episodes to bring professional development to the 100+ teachers in her district. Hear all about she does this. #wlclassroompodcast
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March 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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What do your grades look like? Do the grades that your students earn reflect their mastery and what they can do with and in the target language? #wlclassroompodcast
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March 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Do you sometimes feel like it seems like it's always smooth sailing with no challenges in other classrooms while you definitely have them in your own classroom? Well, me too. We all have them. #wlclassroompodcast
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June 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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We are always taking on new vocabulary themes and language structures in our language classroom. How do you make sure that your students are engaging with these new topics, particularly when it comes to speaking? #wlclassroompodcast
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March 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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🌍 Exciting news! Along with my co-author Mike Travers, I had the pleasure of joining Joshua Cabral on the World Language Classroom Podcast to discuss teaching grammar for proficiency.

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May 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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We talk about practical strategies for embracing dialectal differences, navigating varied proficiency levels, and fostering a space where all students feel seen and valued. #wlclassroompodcast
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June 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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What if a few intentional moments of gratitude each day could help you feel more connected, energized, and sustained in your teaching life? #wlclassroompodcast
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May 26, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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In this episode you’ll hear about student-created graphic organizers, visual tools that offer a unique pathway for students to engage with the target language. #wlclassroompodcast
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April 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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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
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January 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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How well do your students manage interpersonal speaking tasks or spontaneous conversations? In this episode, I’ll show you how to get students speaking confidently, no matter their proficiency level. #wlclassroompodcast
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September 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Have you ever felt like you’re not allowed to say this out loud? "Comprehensible Input works well with novices, but something feels different at Intermediate High and Advanced? #wlclassroompodcast
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June 1, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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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
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Have you tried Write and Discuss in your language class? No prep. High engagement. Tons of input & output. In this episode, I walk through the steps, explain why it works, and share tips. #wlclassroompodcast
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May 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Task cards are useful tools for building engagement, supporting proficiency, and adding variety to your routines. You'll hear about 15 creative ways to use task cards in your language classroom. #wlclassroompodcast
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April 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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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
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Have you ever wondered whether your tests, quizzes or assessments truly measure what your students can do with the language, or are they just looking at what students can memorize or explain about the language?
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June 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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May 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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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
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May 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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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?
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May 11, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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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
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May 4, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Move beyond teacher-student Q&A and support students in responding to each other, interpreting ideas, and building real conversations together. #wlclassroompodcast
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April 27, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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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
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April 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM