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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 1d

Let's talk about how hands-on, student-centered activities keep learners motivated, curious, and communicating authentically. #wlclassroompodcast
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 4d

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!
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 6d

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 7d

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 8d

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 8d

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
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 14d

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 15d

In this episode, I unpack what makes an activity not just fun, but truly communicative. #wlclassroompodcast
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 20d

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

World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 22d

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 24d

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.

World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 27d

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/

World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 28d

With a few intentional strategies, you can transform listening from a passive activity into an active process that builds comprehension and confidence.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 29d

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · 29d

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Oct 4

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Oct 1

These activities immerse students in French while building their confidence. Students are introduced to young Francophone people and learn about them and their culture.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Oct 1

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Sep 29

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
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Sep 25

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.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Sep 24

Support your students' French reading comprehension skills with this resource designed specifically for year 2-3 learners at ACTFL Intermediate Low-Mid or CEFR B1 proficiency levels.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Sep 23

These activities immerse students in #Spanish while building their reading confidence and teaching intriguing cultural topics.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Sep 22

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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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Sep 16

Getting students to actively use language in meaningful ways doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, all it takes is a deck of playing cards and a little structure.
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World Language Classroom @wlclassroom.bsky.social · Sep 15

Your students will learn all about geography, climate, food, traditions, ethnicities, religions, history and language of #Francophone countries in these units.
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