Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Episodes
Episode 177: How to Ask Better Questions in the World Language Classroom (Using 5-Minute Blocks)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency, we continue the series on how to build foundational skills for language acquisition in inte...
Episodio 176: Las tres habilidades básicas para la adquisición de la lengua: Rutinas de 5 minutos para usar la lengua meta, hacer preguntas y personalizar
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEn este episodio de Growing With Proficiency, hablo de tres habilidades esenciales para la adquisición de la lengua que sostienen nuest...
Episode 175: How to Stay in the Target Language 5 Minutes At A Time (3 Easy Routines)
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHappy New Year, profe 🎉 If you’re setting classroom goals for 2026—this episode is for you.So many language teachers want the sam...
Re-Release Episode 14: 3 Strategies to Reclaim Your Time in the New Year From Lesson Planning to Taking Control of Your Inbox With Lisa Mchargue
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you spend too much time lesson planning, searching for files, or managing your inbox—and still feel like you’re always behind?In ...
Re-Release Episode 126: Voice and Grow: Why End-of-Year Surveys Are a Must for Our Classes
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs the school year wraps up, there’s no better time to reflect—not just on what we think worked, but on how students experienced our...
Episode 174 — Three Low-Stress December Activities That Still Give Students Input
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about December. I’m sharing three low-stress activities that keep students engaged, help them revisit everyth...
EPISODE 173: Why Curiosity is Key for Motivation in Language Class: ACTFL Takeaways + Easy CI Strategies for December
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you are exhausted this December and looking for simple, meaningful ways to keep your students engaged — this episode is your cafeci...
Episodio 171 en español: Cómo mantener clases de español activas sin pasar horas planeando
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Te sientes que se te acabo la gasolina? ¿Tienes poco tiempo pero muchas ganas de que tus clases sigan vivas y activas? En este episod...
Re-Release Episode 130 — Rediscovering Joy and Authenticity in the Language Classroom: Practical Steps to Engage and Inspire
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt disconnected from your passion for teaching — like you’re doing all the things but nothing seems to spark joy any...
Episode 171: Boost Comprehension and Engagement With ClipChat: A Guide for Language Teachers with Amy Marshall
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’ve ever found yourself searching for an activity that is engaging, meaningful, and actually supports language acquisition, this...
Re-released Episodio 3 En español: Tres cambios que transformaron mi clase de español
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEn este episodio, comparto uno de mis episodios favoritos en español sobre tres cambios fundamentales que transformaron mi clase y reno...
Episode 170: How Do We Support Neurodivergent Learners in the World Language Classroom? Designing Inclusive Classrooms
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA conversation with Wesley WoodWhat happens when we stop planning for the “average” learner and instead design our classrooms with n...
Episode 169: How to Use Songs in the World Language Classroom (and Make Them Comprehensible) with Kara Jacobs
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEvery world language teacher knows the power of music — but how do we move beyond karaoke Fridays and make songs truly comprehensible ...
Episode 10 Re-Release: Games That Get Students Talking with Christina Margiore
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere’s never a bad time of the year for a good game. Whether it’s November, May, or that wild week before a break — a well-chosen...
Re-Release Episode 89: Discover 5 Games to Boost Engagement & Community in Your World Language Class with Profe Valentina and Carolina Gómez
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you searching for low-prep games perfect for this busy time of year? Look no further! In this episode, join us as we welcome two inc...
Episode 168: How Can Task-Based Language Teaching Engage Students in Authentic Communication With Purpose? A conversation with Dr. Claudia Fernández
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever noticed that some students struggle to see their progress in an acquisition-driven classroom?When your lessons focus on co...
Episode 167: Rethinking Intermediate Classes with Comprehensible Input: A Conversation with Gary DiBianca
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDoes comprehensible input still matter at the intermediate level? Absolutely. In this conversation with Gary DiBianca, he shares how he ...
Episodio 166: Cómo Enseñar a Estudiantes de Herencia: Estrategias, Rutinas y Pilares para el Aula de Español
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEn este episodio en español de Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, converso con la Dra. Marta Silva sobre un tema esencial para prof...
Re-Release of Episode 20: Class Jobs: Building Community, Boosting Engagement, and Saving Your Sanity
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy am I re-releasing this episode? Because after a few weeks back in the classroom, I felt it again — that weight of doing everything...
Episode 165: Listening to Silence: How to Use It to Understand and Engage Your Students in the Language Classroom
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSilence in the language classroom doesn’t mean students aren’t saying anything. Silence is information. In this episode of Growin...
Episode 164: Are We Listening? Rethinking Accents, Comprehensibility, and Communication in Our Classrooms and Communities
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre errors or strong accents really blocking communication—or is it about how we listen? 🎧In this episode, I share why comments abo...
Episode 163: Silent Discussions: A Simple Strategy to Boost Interpersonal Communication in Your Language Classes
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt like getting your students to really use the target language with each other is the hardest thing? You want them to s...
Episode 162: Students Didn’t Meet Expectations? Why That’s Not the Real Problem
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs teachers, we’ve all been there—you’ve planned the lesson, you’ve given directions, and then… your students just don’t mee...
Episodio 161: Momentos Auténticos Para Fomentar Interacciones en Español en Clase
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSeguro te ha pasado: das tu clase en español con toda la energía, pero hay un silencio total. Esa desconexión cansa y desmotiva, po...
Episode 160: Routines That Stick: Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Maximize Target Language Use
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSave time, reduce stress, and maximize target language use—because that’s how you create a sustainable school year, profe. 🌟In th...
Episode 159: How to Transform Open House Into a Trust-Building Moment
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOpen House isn’t just about sharing rules—it’s your chance to build trust with parents, spark curiosity, and show them how their s...
Episode 158: How to Boost Target Language Use with Routines, Play, and Student Connections
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency, I’m joined by my friends and fellow educators Annabelle Williamson (La Maestra Loca) and ...
Episode 157: What Does It Really Mean to Teach for Acquisition? 3 Key Skills Every Language Teacher Needs
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do we move from teaching about a language to using it to communicate—authentically, meaningfully, and joyfully?In this special liv...
Episode 156: Planning With Purpose — A Conversation with Dr. Diane Neubauer & Dr. Reed Riggs
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPlanning for acquisition isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Diane Neubauer...
Episode 155: What Happened When I Taught My Students About Language Acquisition and Proficiency
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when students expect grammar charts, parents want vocabulary lists, and administrators walk in asking, “Why are YOU doing...
Episode 154: What to Prioritize the First Week of School-Back to School Series
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe first week of school can feel like a whirlwind—there’s excitement, anticipation, and let’s be honest… pressure. What should ...
Episode 153: Back To School Series: Planning a Sustainable Year in the World Language Classroom: Five Steps for Success
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPlanning for a new school year can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to create a class centered on communication and pr...
Episodio 152: 5 claves para comenzar el año escolar con claridad, conexión y sostenibilidad
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Tienes todo listo para un nuevo año escolar que no solo funcione, sino que se sienta bien? En este episodio te comparto las 5 claves ...
Episode 151: Back to School in the World Language Classroom: 3 Pillars to Build a Sustainable Language Classroom
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs we step into a new school year, one word guides everything: sustainability.In this first episode of a 4-part summer series, I’m bre...
Episode 150: Teaching with ADHD: Real Talk, Tools, and Compassion with Annabelle Williamson & Bertha Delgadillo
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode is a different kind of conversation—one that goes beneath the surface and straight to the heart. 💛In this episode of G...
Episode 149: What to Do When Your School No Longer Feels Like a Safe Place
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis isn’t your typical episode about strategies or games. Today, we’re talking about something real, something we don’t say out l...
Re-Release Episode 84: One of the Most Downloaded Episodes of Growing With Proficiency — The Power of Reading with Dr. Stephen Krashen
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn a season when we just can't do it all, having clarity about what truly impacts our students’ proficiency journey is key. And t...
Re-Release Episode 37: Discover the Power of the S.T.E.P. Protocol for Your Language Class
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this re-released episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful practices I started a few years ago—and yes, I still use it tod...
Re-Release Episode 35: Easy, Fun, Low-Prep Games for the End of the Year (with Dahiana Castro)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere’s nothing like a good game to bring life back into your classroom—especially when everyone (including you) is counting down th...
Re-Release Episode 94: Card Talk with a Twist: An Activity That Builds Community and Boosts Comprehension
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you looking for an interactive and engaging activity to boost your students' participation and build a strong classroom communi...
Episode 148: Avoiding Teacher Burnout: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you ending the year feeling tired, disconnected, or wondering if all your hard work made a difference?In this episode, I’m opening...
Episode 147: How to Turn End-of-Year Assessments Into a Celebration of Growth
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo your assessments reflect the full journey your students have taken with you this year?In this episode, I reflect on how end-of-year a...
Episodio 146 – Planear con propósito: Cómo diseñar una unidad comunicativa paso a paso
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Quieres planear tu próxima unidad sin caer en el “más de lo mismo”? En este episodio te llevo paso a paso por cómo diseño una...
Episode 145: Read and Draw with a Twist: The Power of Hieroglyphics in Comprehension
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing with Proficiency, we dive into a creative twist on the classic Read and Draw activity that takes student comp...
Episode 144: How to Use AI to Support World Language Classes (Without Losing the Purpose)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAI tools are popping up everywhere — but can we use them in a way that still aligns with second language acquisition and communication...
Episode 143: Picture Talk Reimagined – 5 Ways to Make It Sustainable and Student-Led
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to Growing With Proficiency The Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into Picture Talk—a classic strategy that m...
Episode 142: Building Joy, Connection, and Sustainability in Language Classes: Insights from a CI Teacher Panel
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I’m joined by three brilliant educators—Donna Tatum-Johns, Justin Slocum B...
Episodio 141: Estaciones y Rotaciones: Estrategias para un Cierre de Año con Más Autonomía y Menos Agotamiento
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Sientes que el fin de año escolar viene lleno de cansancio y falta de energía? 😮💨 En este episodio, te comparto dos estruct...
Episode 140: From Reading to Assessment — 4 Classroom Strategies from SCOLT (Part 2)
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLast week in Episode 139, I shared the 4 biggest takeaways from SCOLT — and today, I’m showing you how those ideas come to life with...
Episode 139: The Heart Behind the Strategy: My 4 Biggest Takeaways from SCOLT 2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever needed a reminder of why this work matters? In this episode, I’m sharing the powerful moments from SCOLT 2025 that fille...
Re-Release: Episode 49: Star Student Interview – Centering Our Students Despite Restrictions
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWith new regulations restricting what we can and cannot teach, many of us are left wondering: How can we continue to support ALL of our ...
Re-Release Episode 73: Engaging Students and Encouraging Talking in the Target Language with Erica Peplinski-Burge and Justin Slocum Bailey
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSeeking ways to encourage student talking and boost engagement in the target language, without forcing output? If you're wondering,...
Episode 138: Structuring Output Activities for Language Learners: Growing With Proficiency Winter Conference Takeaways (Part 2)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs language teachers, supporting and facilitating student output can be both rewarding and challenging. We know how excited students fee...
Episodio 137: Leyendo con Lupa: Cómo Representamos a la Mujer en la Clase de Español con Adriana Ramírez y Margarita Pérez García
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Cómo representamos a la mujer en nuestra clase de español? ¿Qué historias contamos y qué estereotipos perpetuamos sin darnos cuen...
Re-Release Episode 77: Enhancing World Language Classes with Music: Discover March Madness for Boosting Student Engagement
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you on the lookout for effective strategies to enhance engagement in your world language classes? Join us in this episode as we expl...
Episode 136: Brain Breaks, Map Talk, and Storytelling: Growing With Proficiency Winter Conference Takeaways (Part 1)
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt like you’re running low on energy in your classroom? Maybe you’ve been wondering how to bring more movement, enga...
Episode 135: Revisiting the Foundations of Language Acquisition with Dr. Bill VanPatten
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFebruary can be tough. We’re not just physically exhausted—we’re emotionally drained. The weight of our classrooms, our students, ...
Episode 134: Embedded Reading: A Powerful Strategy to Boost Comprehension and Confidence with Laurie Clarcq and Michele Whaley
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Laurie Clarcq and Michele Whaley, the pioneers ...
Episodio 133: Prácticas Inclusivas En Nuestras Clases Con Kodi Rain
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEn este episodio de Growing With Proficiency, The Podcast, nos acompaña Kodi Rain, docente de español y coautor de Los viernes de pelí...
Episode 132: How to Build Cultural and Intercultural Competence in Language Classrooms: Strategies to Foster Connection and Empathy with Cécile Lainé
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Cécile Lainé to explore how to build cultural an...
Episode 131: Understanding the 2024 ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines with Maris Hawkins
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency The Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Maris Hawkins to unpack the 2024 ACTFL Proficien...
Episode 130: Rediscovering Joy and Authenticity in the Language Classroom: Practical Steps to Engage and Inspire
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt disengaged or disconnected from your passion for teaching? In this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, ...
Re-release Episode 75: Strategies for Fostering Listening in Group and Pair Work
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can we ensure that students not only talk but also listen to each other in group and pair activities, fostering a vibrant classroom ...
Estructuras Efectivas en el Aula: Desde la Instrucción Colectiva hasta el Trabajo Individual para Maximizar el Compromiso
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Sientes que el compromiso de tus estudiantes no es el que esperabas? ¿Notas fatiga tanto en ellos como en ti cuando utilizas las mism...
Episode 128: Your Ultimate Plan for the First Day Back: Build Connections, Inspire Resolutions, and Foster Communication
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStart the year grounded in what truly matters. In this episode, I’m sharing my first-day-back lesson plan that focuses on my three pil...
Episode 127: Joy and Justice in Education with 2021 U.S. Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if we recognized language learners as linguistically gifted individuals, rich in stories, knowledge, and potential?In this powerful...
Episode 126: Voice and Grow: Why End-of-Year Surveys Are a Must for Our Classes
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs the school year wraps up, there’s no better time to reflect—not just on what we think worked, but on how students experienced our...
Episode 125: 3 Creative Ways to Keep Students Engaged and Learning as the Year Ends
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre your students tuning out as the school year winds down?Keeping students focused during the last weeks of school can feel like an imp...
Episode 124: Silent Sustained Reading: How to Make It Work
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could easily add more reading to your classroom to support language acquisition and cultural competence without overwhelming...
Episodio que Dejó Huella: Claves para Hacer tus Clases más Sostenibles
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEste episodio fue lanzado el año pasado y se convirtió en uno de los favoritos de nuestra audiencia. Hoy lo traemos de vuelta porque c...
Episode 123: Are We Reading Enough in Class? Simple Ways to Add More Reading Today!
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre we reading enough in our classes to truly support language acquisition? Research says reading is the most effective way for students...
Re-release: Simplify Language Teaching and Boost Engagement with Lisa McHargue (Episode 61)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOne Resource, One Activity, Endless Possibilities for Pre-Reading, Reading, and Post-ReadingThis episode is exactly what we need at this...
Episode 122: Elevating Intermediate Learners with CI – Authentic Resources, Grammar, Writing, and Feedback (Part 3)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this final installment of our three-part series, Elevating Intermediate Learners with Comprehensible Input, we’re tackling the ques...
Episode 121: Elevate Intermediate Learners - Part 2: Purposeful and Supported Output & Realistic Curriculum
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Episode 121 of Growing With Proficiency The Podcast, Claudia dives into the second part of her series on intermediate learners, focus...
Episodio 120: 3 Estrategias Clave para Apoyar a Estudiantes de Nivel Intermedio – con Esther Galo
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Te preguntas cómo ayudar a tus estudiantes de nivel intermedio a dar ese salto de comprensión y expresión en el idioma? En este epi...
Episode 119: Elevate Intermediate Learners with Comprehensible Input
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency, The Podcast, we’re diving into the essentials of comprehensible input (CI) for intermedia...
Re-release: Five Strategies to Get Your Students to Listen (Episode 5)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter nine weeks of school, we all know our students are starting to feel tired, and listening just isn’t going as smoothly as it used...
Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnnMarie Chase
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I sit down with the amazing AnneMarie Chase to talk about a topic that we can&...
Episode 117: Reading, Games, and Content-Based Learning - 5 Key Takeaways from FFLA
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I’m sharing five valuable insights from the recent Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) conference that can tr...
Unlock the Magic of Stations: Transform Your World Language Class with 10 Engaging Ideas (Re-Release)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever hesitated to try something new in your classroom, convinced it would require too much work and too little control? That&ap...
Episodio 116: Cómo Integrar Eventos Actuales, Temas Globales y Conversaciones Personales en Clase con Charlas del Calendario
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEn este episodio, Claudia explora cómo las charlas del calendario van más allá de discutir el clima y la fecha. Aprende a crear disc...
Episode 115: Comprehensible Input Without the Burnout: Lesson Ideas for Challenging Classroom Days
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing with Proficiency: The Podcast, I share lesson ideas for those days when you're not feeling your best, or...
Episode 114: Talking about Listening Comprehension in World Language Education with Marta Ruiz Yedinek
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin host Claudia Elliott in this insightful episode of 'Growing with Proficiency, the podcast,' as she delves into the import...
Episode 113: Crafting Comprehensible Texts for Language Learners with Nelly Andrade-Hughes
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Claudia sits down with Nelly Andrade-Hughes, an outstanding Spanish teacher and author of many comprehensible readers...
En español: Cómo Apoyar a los Estudiantes de Herencia en Clases de Español Regulares
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEn este episodio de "Growing With Proficiency, The Podcast", hablamos sobre cómo apoyar a los estudiantes de herencia en clas...
Episode 112: From Input to Output 5 High-Impact Strategies From our Summer Conference at GWP The Spanish Teacher Academy
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," we dive into five game-changing, low-prep strategies that can trans...
Episode 111: AHA Moments and Intercultural Competence with Alicia Shoemaker and Ben Fisher Rodriguez
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," I'm super excited to chat with two incredible language educato...
Episode 110: An Alternative to Classroom Management: 6 Strategies to Cultivate Classroom Culture
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we're offering an alternative to the traditional approach of classroom management. Instead of focusing on control,...
Episode 109: Building Connections and Competence: Exploring Language Acquisition and Motivation with Dr. Liam Printer
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is our first collaboration episode with the outstanding Dr. Liam Printer, host of the Motivated Classroom Podcast. In this episod...
Episode 108: Back To School Throw Back Series (Part 2): A Powerful First Day for World Language Success
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to Part 2 of our Back-to-School Series on Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! In this throwback episode, we revisit Epis...
Episodio 107: 5 Estrategias Clave para Un Manejo de Clases Éxitoso al Comenzar el Año Escolar
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text En este episodio de Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, comparto cinco estrategias esenciales para establecer un manejo de clases po...
Episode 106: Back To School ThrowBack Series (Part 1): Setting the Stage for a Successful School Year in our World Language Classes
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this throwback episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, we revisit Episode 42, "Setting The Stage: Key Areas To Prepare...
Episode 105: Comprehensible-Based Teaching From Elementary to High School: Three Teachers and Three Perspectives
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered how comprehensible input-based teaching varies across different educational levels? How does it look in an elemen...
Episode 104: Brain, Strategies and Backward Design with Comprehensible Input: A conversation with Haiyun Lu
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode is part of my celebration of the 100th episode of Growing with Proficiency, and our guest today is Haiyun Lu, a Mandarin te...
Episode 103: Shifting to Comprehension-Based Teaching - Overcoming Common Obstacles
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you feeling excited yet overwhelmed about shifting to comprehension-based instruction? If so, you're not alone. Understanding S...
Episode 102: Storylistening in the Classroom with Margarita Pérez-García
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textImagine having your students acquire 0.20 words per minute! That’s 1,200 words per 100 hours of instruction. 🤯 When Margarita Pére...
Episodio 101: Cómo Integrar Principios de Segunda Lengua y Cumplir con Exigencias Curriculares (incluyendo AP e IB) a través de Narrativas
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¿Te gustaría saber cómo construir un currículo que no solo facilite la adquisición de una segunda lengua, sino que también cumpla ...
Episode 100: Can Teaching Remain Joyful? Celebrating 100 Episodes with Bertha Delgadillo and Meredith White!
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to a milestone episode of Growing with Proficiency! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating our 100th episode with a deep dive into sust...
Episode 99: Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling: A Deep Dive with Dr. Karen Lichtman
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing with Proficiency, we welcome back Dr. Karen Lichtman for a great conversation on TPRS (Teaching Proficiency t...
Episode 98: Breaking the Grammar Myth with Hélène Colinet
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Growing with Proficiency, the podcast, I sit down with Hélène Colinet to discuss why and how we need to break the m...