Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Episodes
Episode 26: Maximizing Efficiency in Language Teaching with ChatGPT: Tips and Strategies for All Language Teachers
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for an exciting podcast episode where Joe Dale, a UK Independent modern foreign languages & technology consultant, shares ho...
Episode 25: Engaging Students With The Interpersonal Skill Rubric
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of "Growing with Proficiency," I’m exploring the use of a rubric for developing interpersonal skills in the ...
Episode 24:The Science Behind the Power of Storytelling with Karen Rowan
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I’m so thrilled to have Karen Rowan, an expert in language acquisition, sharing with us the fascinating science behin...
Episode 23: Beyond the Date and Weather: Using Calendar Talk to Connect with Students and Provide Comprehensible Input
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you looking for a way to build stronger connections with your students while also promoting language acquisition? Look no further th...
Episode 22: Empowering Conversations: 5 Interpersonal Activities to Build Communicative Skills with Bethanie C. Drew
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat would any of our learners love to do with the language? To have a conversation! But as teachers, we know the challenge of fostering...
Episode 21: Boost Engagement with Gallery Walks: An Exploration of 5 Variation of this Effective Strategy for Language Learning
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs a world language teacher, we understand the importance of fostering communication, listening, and interpersonal skills in our learner...
Episode 20: All About Class Jobs with Annabelle Williamson and John Sifert
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHey there language lovers! Get ready for a fun and powerful episode all about class jobs. We've got two amazing World Language teac...
Episode 19: How Can We Enhance Vocabulary Acquisition in World Language Classes?
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of our podcast, we're tackling the oh-so-important topic of vocabulary acquisition. As language teachers, you und...
Episode 18: Struggling to Thriving: A World Language Teacher’s Journey with Comprehensible Input
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can we transform our World Language teacher classes and find more joy? Join me in this conversation with Esther Galo, a Spanish teac...
Episode 17: How To Boost Engagement With Stories in the World Language Class
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOnce upon a time … Nothing better than a good story. My best memory as a child was listening to my dad tell me a story. Stories are ...
Episode 16: Why Should All World Language Teachers Understand the Role of Comprehensible Input? 3 Ways to Incorporate CI in Your Classes
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor many of us, listening to our students using the language in class and even outside the class is the ultimate dream. Isn’t it? Wh...
Episode 15: Setting the Stage for Success: Building Relationships and Engaging Students at the Start of the Year in Your World Language Class
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text¡Feliz Año! Happy New Year! This episode is perfect if you're looking for ideas on how to set or reset your World Language classe...
Episode 14: 3 Strategies to Reclaim Your Time in the New Year From Lesson Planning to Taking Control of your Inbox With Lisa McHargue
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCheck out these numbers. On average, people spend 2 hours per day looking for files they swear they just saw inside their drives. Teache...
Episode 13: Reflection of Our World Language Classes with Bertha Delgadillo and la Maestra Loca
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReflecting on what worked and didn’t work too well in our classes helps us gain self-awareness and steer the wheel in the right direct...
Episode 12: The One End-Of-The-Year Activity We Must Do
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe last days of school are stressful and exciting at the same time. No matter how well or not so well the year was, we’re ready to ...
Episode 11: How to Plan for a 90-Minute Language Class
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you love or hate 90-minute block classes? In the past, I can’t say that I hated them, but I wasn’t a fan. I remember looking at t...
Episode 10: How To Encourage Students To Speak in the Target Language with Christina Margiore
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover 4 Games to Get them Talking with Christina Margiore!How can we encourage our students to use the target language more in class?...
Episode 9: My Biggest Takeaways from ACTFL 22 & 5 Activities You Will Love
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever been to the Annual Conference of ACTFL? This was my first one and it exceeded all my expectations. I attended 11 session...
Episode 8: How To Stay Curious And Motivated As A World Language Teacher
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhere I am today as a World Language educator is not what keeps me learning. What keeps me growing and learning, is where I can be and...
Episode 7: How to Boost Engagement in the WL Class with Quick Wins
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you tried everything with a class and nothing seems to motivate your learners? If you’re looking for a different approach to bo...
Episode 6: Using Music in the World Language Class with Berth Delgadillo
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan you guess who loves music the most? Our students. They are always listening to music, so why not use music in class? Today, Bertha...
Episode 5: How to Make them Listen: 5 Strategies to Get Your Students Listening
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere is nothing more frustrating than a chatty class, especially when students are NOT chatting in the target language. As World Langua...
Episode 4: How To Stay in The Target Language - Part 2
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can I maintain the use of the target language in class? We both know that using comprehensible target language in class is crucial. ...
Episode 3: How To Stay In the Target Language - Part 1
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow to stay in the target language may be the most crucial question we, as World Language teachers, ask all the time, and because I know...
Episode 2: 3 Things I Wished I Knew as a First-Year Spanish Teacher
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI only wish someone would have told me these three things 17 years ago when I first entered a Spanish class. If you have been a World La...
Episode 1: Why Should We Learn Languages?
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy Should We REALLY Learn Languages? My students ask me this question all the time, and it took me years to articulate the right answ...
Welcome to the Podcast!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast!Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and ...