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. 💻 Extempore's

🚨 Last call to request Bilingual Seals tests in MN, WI, and NE for assessments hosted on Extempore! 🚨 If you have students who speak Amharic, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Dakota, Karen, Ojibwe, Oromo, Czech, Pashto, Swahili, Ukrainian, Tamil, or Dari get in touch with us at the

You might have heard us referred to as Extempore, the speaking practice app (which we are!), but there’s so much more than that. 🙂‍↕️ Extempore is built to practice and assess reading, writing, listening, and speaking across all modes of communication. Go beyond using Extempore

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

Writing your own simulated conversations: 😫😭😤😬 Writing simulated conversations with Ask Tempo: 🤩🥳😎💃🏼 Kiss frustration goodbye and make assessment writing a breeze with Ask Tempo. From interpretive reading passages with multiple choice questions to interpersonal speaking

"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." Does this sound like your classroom? Read on to learn

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 #ExpectProficiency buff.ly/3VOoNtA

If you haven't tried Ask Tempo yet, you're missing out on how quickly (and easily!) you can make assessments in Extempore! 🪄 Come along with us as we demonstrate the creation of an interpretive reading assessment about Puerto Rican statehood for a class of advanced Spanish

🚀 New Feature Alert! We’re excited to introduce one of our most-requested features: the ability to exclude students from an assessment or assign it to just one student (hello, differentiation!). Previously, assessments were automatically assigned to all students in a class.

Wouldn’t you like to know how your program is doing at all times, instead of just when high-stakes test results are returned? 👀 Extempore Reports puts that power into your hands: ⏱️ Get real-time information on student performance 📈 Measure progress year over year 💪 Use data

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

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

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. 🌏 Thank YOU (!!!) for the all too often unrecognized and

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.

"It's like a language lab, but better!" Yeah, we've heard that one before. 😉 With the recent addition of our Drop In feature, making the switch to Extempore saves your program time and money while also offering increased access and flexibility for instructors and students.

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

Get creative with interpretive listening on Extempore! 👂 Audio with multiple-choice image responses: ⭐️ Additional context/scaffolding ⭐️ Enable audio replay for student-friendly formative assessment Image with multiple-choice audio responses: ⭐️ Raise the stakes by having

Ever wondered what a day in the life as an Extempore teacher looks like? Check out Kalee’s favorite ways to use Extempore with her Spanish students. 💬 Simulate students responding to a text message conversation 👂 Interpretive listening with embedded Youtube videos 🗣️

Struggling to create activities that incorporate multiple modes and skills? Try One Minute News! 📰 Students take turns sharing a brief presentation on a given topic (family, hobbies, etc.). Classmates pose questions and the original presenter has an opportunity to respond and

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