You’re Speaking My Language
Thoughts, Tips, and Practical Ideas for World Language Teachers
Presenting at a Professional Conference - FAQ
You’ve been teaching for several years and your students are learning and growing under your care. It’s time to share your expertise with your colleagues!
Five Tips for Teaching Cultural Analysis
So, you’ve found a great target culture video. How do you use it to help students make cultural connections?
Greetings & Gestures in Algeria
Second helpings, extended greetings, and respect for gender roles; knowing these basics will help you enjoy the famous Algerian hospitality!
The Secret Power of the Introverted Teacher
We may be a minority, but with intentionality and care, we introverted teachers can harness our strengths to uniquely impact our students!
Differentiating for Introverted Students
At least 25% of students are drained by social interactions; here are some tips for meeting their needs.
How to Work Effectively with Special Needs Students
Tips to help students with learning differences… from someone who’s been there.
Differentiation using the Products, Practices, and Perspectives Cultural Framework
Will you modify the assignment format, the process, or the content? Examining your classroom culture is a fantastic starting point for differentiating instruction!
Greetings and Gestures in Argentina
Kisses, Drinking Mate, and Gigantic Barbecues: Argentinians are passionate about the best things in life!
Explore! Curriculum Celebrates three years, four languages, & 500 products!
Where we’ve been, our latest innovative products, and what’s next for our little company
Interpersonal Speaking Activities for Novice Learners
For beginners, true interpersonal speaking is a challenge. These activities make it possible!
Helpful Practices for Parent Communication
When it goes well, a parent call can be a transformative moment in your relationship with the student, and by extension in your classroom.
Tips for Making Phone Calls to Parents
The actual call can be scary, because you never know what you’re gonna get.
How to Make Difficult Parent Phone Calls
Calling your students’ parents can be intimidating… but it’s also a central component in meeting your students’ needs.
Time to Get Spooky! Halloween Lessons for your ESL Class
Do you want to introduce your ESL students to American Halloween traditions? Here’s a fun, ready-to-go lesson!
7 Tips for Writing Your National Board Portfolio
National Board Certification is a challenging journey. Make it easier on yourself by avoiding a few common pitfalls.
Sponge Activities for World Language Classes
No more wasted class time. Sponge Activities soak up those lost minutes of learning so every class is bell-to-bell instruction!
Greetings and Gestures in Senegal
Greeting gives Senegalese people a sense of life. it makes us feel good, and above all it makes everyone feel loved, respected, and recognized as a human being.
Keeping Your Sanity when your Students Won’t Behave (Part 4)
Working with difficult students requires us to model what we want our students to become: Calm. Confident. Knowledgeable. Caring. Unflappable. Here’s how.
18 Classroom Management Suggestions for a Difficult Class (Part 3)
Firm structure and thoughtful classroom practices can help you meet the needs of challenging students.
What to Do When Kids Won’t Follow the Rules (Part 2)
Deep in their hearts EVERY student has the same question: “What are you going to do about it?” Effective teachers provide a quick, calm, and fair answer.