On May 11, the #langchat discussion addressed the strategies used to help effectively teach a classroom full of students with various language levels. Participants considered the approaches and methods on how to keep materials fresh and exciting while meeting the needs of a diverse combined-Level group of students. – Follow the blog on Bloglovin Advantages […]

This #langchat discussion focused on the ways in which World Language teachers can collaborate and connect with one another. Despite differing opinions, limited time, and even hesitancies toward change, many #langchat teachers find that collaboration must be a priority. – Follow the blog on Bloglovin Finding Common Ground as a World Language Teacher It is […]

Exploring how video tools can impact a World Language Classroom was the theme for this #langchat discussion. Target-language videos, whether for learners or authentic, can be a fabulous tool for engaging learners of all ages, regardless of the teacher’s curriculum.  On this topic, #langchat teachers discussed increasing proficiency, bridging videos into interpersonal and presentational modes, […]

Sometimes it is no easy task to engage all students in a new language, especially those who are struggling with motivation or any number of outside factors. In the April 20 #langchat, world language teachers shared how they handle reluctant language learners, connect with their students, and foster a love for language beyond school requirements. […]

A few weeks ago, the #langchat discussion centered on the details of implementing Backward Design in a World Language Classroom. Backward Design is a concept introduced in the book Understanding by Design and involves planning by establishing the goal first, then how students will show they have achieved the goal, and then the steps they […]

#Langchat teachers held a discussion on appropriate and effective input to motivate low-engaged students. They shared useful strategies and advice for teaching the low-engaged student. – Follow the blog on Bloglovin – Engaging Forms of Input #Langchat participants began the conversation by sharing some of their most successful forms of input used to engage students. […]

Work-life balance can be a challenge for many World Language teachers. Last week, #langchat participants shared some helpful tools, insights, and experiences that have helped them prioritize their time and make their work more efficient, truly, a balancing act. – Follow the blog on Bloglovin – How and When to Make Time to Step Away […]

Last week, #langchat participants dove into the complexity of interculturality in the world language classroom. The discussion covered everything from the definition of the term to how to allow students to discover new cultures, and how to assess intercultural competence. – Follow the blog on Bloglovin – What is Interculturality? According to #langchat teachers, interculturality […]

Incorporating successful input is an essential teaching function in a World Language Classroom. Last week, #langchat participants discussed factors for evaluating potential input, strategies to demonstrate student comprehension, grading and sequencing input activity techniques. – Follow the blog on Bloglovin – Factors to Evaluate Potential Input There are several factors that #Langchat teachers have used […]