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Secure assessments. All modes of communication. All in one place.
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Everything’s bigger in Texas — including Extempore stats! 🤠
Over 900,000 submissions, 77,000 students, and 2.5 million minutes of target language talk time.
Texas educators, y’all are leading the charge in language learning! ❤️💬
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The funnest part about our trainings? To make teachers behave like students for a while! Yesterday, it was Keller ISD.
August 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Denton and Birdville ISDs yesterday, Keller today... sorry to impose more photos of excited teachers on you, but there is nothing we love more than exposing new faculty to @extempore!
August 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Extempore's Kick-Off Season has been Kicked Off! Our trainers spent the morning with the faculty at Frisco ISD, in Texas. With the launch of the new Report By Criteria, teachers can now see in-depth analysis of their own data, while admins see the global view.
July 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Did you know... Extempore has plenty of Rubrics available for use? Whether it's AP, IB, WIDA, ELPA21... or general rubrics for quick grading, they are there for you and your teachers. Extempore -> Rubrics-> Global Rubrics
#expectproficiency
July 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Summer break is almost here! 🙌🏻 How will you spend it?

Whether you're gearing up to read on the beach or veg out with your comfort show, we hope you find time to relax, refresh, and recharge. 🔋 #ExpectProficiency
June 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Struggling to create activities that incorporate multiple modes and skills? Try One Minute News! 📰
May 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Ever wondered what a day in the life as an Extempore teacher looks like? Check out Kalee’s favorite ways to use Extempore:

💬 Responding to a text
👂 Interpretive listening
🗣️ Presentational speaking

⬇️ #ExpectProficiency
Kalee's favorite ways to use Extempore with her Spanish Classes | Classroom Connections
Come along with Extempore Ambassador Kathryn (Kalee) Rump as she shows how she integrates Extempore for practice and assessments within her Spanish 3 classes...
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May 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Extempore Sync allows teachers to record groups of students for live interpersonal speaking assessments. Take a deep dive into our blog to learn more about Extempore Sync, how to use it effectively, and snag some free resources! 💫

Read more: 📖 buff.ly/4geh0xo #ExpectProficiency
May 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Timed responses can make students sweat 🥵, but sometimes, they're necessary, especially when it comes to high-stakes assessments and building capacity for spontaneous speech. Read more to learn how to use Extempore's timers effectively while minimizing students' stress. buff.ly/4gYhAPV
May 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating language educators everywhere who have dedicated their time, energy, and passion to teaching and inspiring the next generation to pursue competency in another language. 🌏
May 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Good luck to all AP students testing during the next two weeks! 🍀 AP teachers, here is where your effort and dedication pay off. Time to step back and watch your students shine. ✨ #ExpectProficiency
May 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The rise of online translators and AI has many scrambling back to inefficient paper-based assessments. With Extempore, you can administer assessments with peace of mind using Safe Mode. 🔐 Read more about our built-in assessment security features: buff.ly/3BC8QQl #ExpectProficiency
April 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Wouldn’t you like to know how your program is doing at all times, instead of just when high-stakes test results are returned? 👀
Know your data and your world language program with Extempore Reports | Product Updates
It's our biggest release ever. Extempore Reports allows world language program directors to better know their data and make informed decisions from metrics a...
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April 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
With Extempore, recording students is as easy as click, record, submit. 🤩

✅ All modes, all skills, any language
✅ Create and customize content
✅ Secure assessments
✅ Data reporting and analytics

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Teachers need to record and assess their students. Do it on Extempore
Earlier this summer, Flip (formerly Flipgrid) announced that it would be transitioning to Microsoft Teams, leaving many educators and district coordinators a...
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April 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"In my classroom, I see students who are afraid to make a mistake and feel so wrapped up in saying something correctly that they shut down and do not try to produce their own language and would rather rely on translators."
April 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Writing your own simulated conversations: 😫😭😤😬
Writing simulated conversations with Ask Tempo: 🤩🥳😎💃🏼

Kiss frustration goodbye and make assessment writing a breeze with Ask Tempo. Create authentic ACTFL-aligned assessments. #ExpectProficiency

Ready to learn how? buff.ly/4g5YK9g
April 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Make speaking in the TL a natural and essential part of every lesson with your students with 5 tips to help increase time spent in the TL!🗣️ #ExpectProficiency
April 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🚨 Last call to request Bilingual Seals tests in MN, WI, and NE for assessments hosted on Extempore! 🚨
April 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Technical issues? Not sure how to use a specific feature? Having speedy support available at the click of a button makes a world of difference. ⚡️

Students having device qualms? Don't let Chromebooks (or iPads) derail your lesson. We'll take care of them too. 💻
April 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Ready to build your Extempore skills and branch out from "just speaking"? This blog installation is for you! Explore 8+ ways to assess reading using Extempore. 📖 buff.ly/4glK328 #ExpectProficiency
March 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Need some ideas for practicing and assessing the three modes on Extempore? Dig into our blog for practical suggestions and free resources to help get your creativity flowing.

📖 Read more: buff.ly/4ghkgs0 #ExpectProficiency
March 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Extempore’s suite of WIDA ACCESS practice tests prepares students for test day by facilitating reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Samatha Yatsonsky (Baltimore City Public Schools) shares how her team uses Extempore to prepare students. 🎓 #ExpectProficiency
✂️ Preparing with WIDA ACCESS Testing using Extempore
25 seconds · Clipped by Holly Strand · Original video "An all-in-one tool to mimic WIDA ACCESS preparation | Extempore Teacher Features" by Extempore
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March 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
At the end of 2024, we hit another significant milestone by surpassing 5 MILLION (‼️) total student submissions. 🎉 That's 5 MILLION times students across the United States and around the world communicated in the target language. #ExpectProficiency

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March 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
There's no way around it, listening is HARD. 😰 Students have to navigate accents and pronunciation, how fast the speaker speaks, and (sometimes) a lack of context.
March 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM