We start on Monday. Can't wait t share about Quickly Building a CI-Based Unit at the Free World Language Teacher Summit. Lots of other topics as well with incredible teachers sharing ideas that you can use right away. 👉 teachersummits.com/orid=162200&... #ad

Looking forward to working with teachers in Virginia and Nebraska in August before heading back to school in September.

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The free online World Language Teacher Summit begins on July 27th. You can see my session on Creating a CI-Based Unit along with many other options. Register today to hold your spot. teachersummits.com?orid=162200&... #ad

A blast from the past in my at the AATF conference workshop today in Boston.

My workshop at the AATF conference in Boston on Sunday. Hope to see you there. @aatfrench.bsky.social

Last day in #Nicaragua. One of the parents took this picture earlier today and then came back just as I was leaving and gave me a printed out version in a frame with the words: “Thank you for sharing your time and heart with us. Come back soon.”

There is a shop in Nicaragua I go to each time I visit to stock on supplies for the children’s project in La Concha. The most fun shopping trip of the year when I see how excited the kids and teachers are to get new supplies.

Off to Nicaragua 🇳🇮

Have you ever wondered whether your tests, quizzes or assessments truly measure what your students can do with the language, or are they just looking at what students can memorize or explain about the language? #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

How do you assess and provide feedback that reflects what students can actually do with the language? wlclassroom.com/integratedpe...

If you’ve been teaching with proficiency in mind, you’ve probably asked yourself an important question: How do I assess communication in a way that reflects what students can actually do with the language? wlclassroom.com/2026/05/30/i...

Have you ever felt like you’re not allowed to say this out loud? "Comprehensible Input works well with novices, but something feels different at Intermediate High and Advanced? #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

What if a few intentional moments of gratitude each day could help you feel more connected, energized, and sustained in your teaching life? #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

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Teacher turnover is one of the most expensive challenges in American education. When teachers feel supported, they invest, get results and stay in the classroom. How can we do this? With an effective and repeatable framework. ➡️ theguidecycle.com

Today we’re talking about how to shift your writing feedback so students actually use it, improve their accuracy, and build confidence, without you spending your more time grading. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

When you think about participation in your classroom… who comes to mind first? Does participation = talking? Do the other modes work into your idea of what it means to participate and to be actively engaged? #wlclassroompodcast 🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/412915

Sybil Sanchez Jacome, president-elect of AATSP, joins me to explore how music and film can move beyond being classroom “extras” to become meaningful sources of input, culture, and communication. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧➡️ pod.fo/e/40d071

I'm expanding my consulting work to guide administrators in supporting all teachers. When teachers feel supported, they invest, get results and stay. How can we do this? With an effective and repeatable framework. Please share with admin in your school. theguidecycle.com

Move beyond teacher-student Q&A and support students in responding to each other, interpreting ideas, and building real conversations together. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/4075f0

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Too much feedback can overwhelm students... and teachers. When everything is corrected, nothing stands out. This 30-minute PD course will show you how to make feedback more focused, effective & manageable. tinyurl.com/bddbn8mw

What if meaningful communication could happen any time in your lesson with almost no preparation? Today I want to share some simple ways to make that happen. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ podfollow.com/world-langua...

Too much feedback can overwhelm students… and teachers. When everything is corrected, nothing stands out. Students don’t know what to focus on, and the feedback doesn’t lead to meaningful improvement. 🟥 wlclassroom.com/writingfeedb...

Today’s episode is about something that often gets overlooked in language teaching: students have to learn the skill of comprehension. A few small daily routines can have a big impact on students learning this essential skill. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/3f5cb5

Your students might know the words, but are they really using them. How do we move from word lists to real communication? That’s what we’re talking about today. #wlclassroompodcast 🎧▶️ pod.fo/e/3cf93e

“No prep” doesn’t mean “no plan.” The key is to have a few reliable task types ready to go that you can easily plug into any topic or proficiency level. You don’t need extra materials or hours of planning to help students communicate meaningfully. ▶️ wlclassroom.com/nopreptasks/

The teachers I work with in Nicaragua often say “Learn, Practice, Apply.” This simple framework is very useful when planning lessons and activities in your classroom. Take a look at these French & Spanish activities using this approach. wlclassroom.com/2020/08/22/l...

When you think about participation in your classroom, who comes to mind first? Now think about everyone else. Participation in the language classroom is often defined by who talks the most, but that leaves a lot of students on the outside looking in. ▶️ wlclassroom.com/participation/