Now that the school year is over hopefully you have a little less on your mind and have a little extra time. This is the perfect time to get into your summer headspace.  What do I mean by that? 🎧➡️ podfollow.com/world-language…

Nashville bound. Time to put on my other hat and lead a workshop on writing sales copy at a marketing conference.

Another productive conference. I had the opportunity to lead a workshop for teacher-authors on creating resources teachers are looking for and writing effective sales copy.

Time for the Klett World Languages 2025 Back 2 School Virtual Conference. Step-by-step guidance to make sure that you feel confident walking into your classroom this fall. All sessions available starting August 1 with access for 3 months. 🟡Register Here ▶️ klettwl.com/back2school/

We take a look back at 2 of the high leverage teaching practices. Episode 160 about creating a classroom where students use the target language confidently and 162 about making language comprehensible. 🎧➡️ podfollow.com/world-language…

We take a look back at 2 more of the high leverage teaching practices. Episode 167 about guiding learners to interpret and discuss authentic texts and episode 171 about focusing on cultural products, practices and perspectives. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧➡️ podfollow.com/world-language…

Take a look at this new series of audio courses for language teachers that I'm creating. I call the series "Ready for Tomorrow 30 Minute Quick Win PD." This one focuses on turning Vocabulary Lists to Communicative Tasks. teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quick-…

As I go into the 4th year and 200+ episodes of the World Language Classroom podcast my goal continues to be to provide consistent ideas that are useful for teachers. These messages and emails keep me so motivated.

We take a look back at episode 163 where I talked about working smarter and not harder with Amy Marshall and episode 183 where I talked with Noemi Rodriguez about supporting students with AI tools. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧➡️ podfollow.com/world-language…

I created these Ready for Tomorrow 30-Minute Quick Win PD Courses for world language teachers who want to grow professionally but don’t always have access to in-school workshops or teacher conferences. Take a look at all 10 topics. wlclassroom.com/quickwin/

We take a look back at 3 Leveling Up Coaching episodes.  Episode 165 about supporting target language, episode 169 about student choice and episode 174 about cohesive lessons and flow in the classroom. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-language…

30-Minute PD Courses for language teachers 10 Topics Audio 🎧 + Notes + Templates Certificate 📜 Sale ➡️ 25% off 🟢 teacherspayteachers.com/store/world-la…

We take a look back at a few CI strategies. In episode 170 I speak with John Sifert about calendar talk and in episode 170 I discuss special person interviews with Bryce Hedstrom. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-language…

One last trip before to finish the sumner. First to Texas to attend Podcast Movement and then onto Wisconsin to work with teachers in Oshkosh.

We look back at episode 180 where I tell you about lots of CI activities that you can use tight away and episode 202 where I talk about the free guide I created for planning and teaching toward proficiency. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-language…

Another adventure working with teachers in a new location First time to Wisconsin. I’m learning to navigate these small regional airports. LOL

I spent the day yesterday working with the language teachers in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin school district. And, I did confirm that this is where Oshkosh B’gosh was founded.

When students understand their proficiency, they take ownership of their progress in concrete & personal ways. In this episode I share an uncomplicated way to make proficiency meaningful & understandable for students. 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-language…

In this Episode: 🔸design a Path to Proficiency Wall 🔸make  proficiency levels clear 🔸help students self-assess 🔸use the wall to guide conversations 🔸shift feedback toward leveling up instead of grades 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-language…

Are your goals for this year focused on what you’ll teach or what your students will be able to do with the language? Let's talk about goal setting centered on language proficiency, not just study habits or behavior. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-language…