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Published by Joshua Cabral, French and Spanish Language Teacher, Coach and Program Consultant
The World Language Classroom Podcast is for world language teachers who want practical, engaging, and proficiency-focused ideas, activities and strategies they can use immediately in their classrooms. I'm Joshua Cabral , world language teacher, workshop presenter, author, and instructional coach with three decades of classroom experience. Through this podcast, I share real-world teaching strategies that help language teachers create engaging, communicative classrooms where students build confidence and develop real proficiency in their target language. Whether you teach Spanish, French, German, Latin, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, ASL, ESL/EFL, or any other language, you'll find classroom-tested ideas designed to make planning easier and student learning more effective. If you're searching for a world language teaching podcast, a Spanish teacher podcast, a French teacher podcast, language acquisition strategies, ACTFL resources, proficiency-based instruction tips, communicative language teaching ideas, classroom activities for language teachers, or professional development for world language educators, you've found your community. Join thousands of language teachers who tune in each week to discover practical ideas, fresh inspiration, and proven strategies that help students communicate with confidence and continue their journey toward language proficiency. This show provides answers to questions like: How do I teach for proficiency? What are the best speaking activities for language class? How can I improve student writing? How do I teach grammar in context? What are effective reading activities? How do I use authentic resources? How do I get students to speak more? How do I make my language classroom more engaging?
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#271 What if finishing a reading isn’t the end of the activity, but rather the moment when the real language work begins? Too often, students answer a few comprehension questions and then move on, leaving lots of opportunities behind. In this final episode of our three-part reading series, we’ll explore how to take students from understanding a text to using language in meaningful ways. I share practical post-reading routines, ways to extend interpretive input into communication, and ideas you can adapt for any proficiency level. Topics in this Episode: Post-reading tasks should move students from interpretation to communication. 5 Reading Extension Activities: Partner Retell, Step Into the Story, Social Media Post, Personal Connection, Adding to the Story Adapting these activities across proficiency levels Mistakes to avoid "A Day in the Market" Reading Text ( Spanish , French ) Episode 269: Before Reading Routines that Build Confidence and Curiosity 270: During Reading Routines and Activities That Support Comprehension Quick Win Course : Engaging Reading Activities That Build Proficiency A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#270 What happens when students start reading—and within thirty seconds, they’re stuck on every unfamiliar word? A reading that should build language can quickly turn into a vocabulary scavenger hunt, with students translating instead of understanding. In this episode, we’re moving from preparation into what happens during reading. We’ll explore how to keep students focused on meaning, maintain engagement, and interact with texts in purposeful ways. You’ll get five practical routines you can adapt across proficiency levels and use in your classroom right away. Topics in this Episode: Our job is to help students interact with the text in ways that build confidence and keep them focused on meaning. Instead of constantly checking, "Did they get it?" We're asking,"What support will help them get it?" 5 During Reading Activities that Build Comprehension: Read in Chunks, Give Students a Focus Task, Margin Thinking, Text Scavenger Hunt, Stop and Talk Adapting these activities across proficiency levels Mistakes to avoid "A Day in the Market" Reading Text ( Spanish , French ) Episode 279: Before Reading Routines that Build Confidence and Curiosity Quick Win Course : Engaging Reading Activities That Build Proficiency A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#269 Have you ever found what seems like the perfect reading for your students, only to watch them immediately react with some form of “I don’t understand this?” Sometimes the problem isn’t the text, it’s that students are not prepared to read it. In this episode, we’re kicking off a three-part series on reading by focusing on what happens before students even read the first sentence. We’ll look at why preparation matters, five simple pre-reading activities, and how to help students approach a text with more confidence. Topics in this Episode: Sometimes students don't struggle with reading because the text is too difficult, but because they are not prepared to read it and lack the confidence to take it on. Once we change the purpose of reading, we also change how we prepare students. Preparation helps students build interest., activate background knowledge, preview essential vocabulary and structures., develop a purpose for reading. 5 Pre-Reading Routines: Picture Predictions, Title Talk, Essential Vocabulary, PersonalConnection, Reason for Reading Mistakes to avoid "A Day in the Market" Reading Text ( Spanish , French ) Quick Win Course : Engaging Reading Activities That Build Proficiency A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#268 In a recent episode, I explored how intentional opening routines can help us make the most of those first few minutes of class. Today, we’re continuing that conversation with Rosa Casado, a Spanish teacher in New Jersey, who shares how she does this in her classroom. We talk about what makes an opening activity effective for her students, how routines build engagement, adapting them for different proficiency levels, and simple activities you can use today. Topics in this Episode: why are the first five minutes of class so important and what changes when teachers become more intentional about them what makes a great opening activity and the biggest mistake teachers make routines that help create more engagement and how long it usually take for students to buy into a new routine adapting the same opening activity for different proficiency levels an easy routine anyone can start using right away A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#267 What if the last five minutes of your class could be just as intentional as the first five? Too often, the end of a lesson becomes a race to the bell—packing up, assigning homework, answering last-minute questions, and trying to squeeze in one more thing. But a strong ending can do much more than close the lesson. In this episode, we’ll explore simple end-of-class routines that reinforce proficiency, give students a final opportunity to communicate, and help you end every lesson with purpose. Topics in this Episode: For many of us, the end of class feels reactive rather than intentional. But what if those last five minutes could be valuable parts of the lesson? Instead of thinking about the end of class as cleanup time, let's think about it as consolidation time. An effective closing routine should: Help students reflect. Provide one final opportunity to use language. Lower stress rather than create another quiz. Help the teacher gather evidence of learning. Prepare students for the next lesson. Routines for strong end to class: One more conversation, Can-Do reflexion, Exit Ticket with purpose, Looking ahead None of them are busywork. Every one gives students another meaningful interaction with language. Common mistakes to avoid Action steps Quick Win Courses That Support Routines in the Language Classroom: Daily Strategies That Build Comprehension No-Prep Speaking or Writing Tasks Participation That Works for All Students A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#266 What if “participation” in your language classroom doesn’t actually mean what you think it does? A few students raising their hands, answering questions, and volunteering often looks like engagement—but what about everyone else? In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at what meaningful participation really looks like through the lens of proficiency. You’ll discover simple routines that get more students communicating, create multiple pathways to participate, and help you move beyond relying on the same confident voices. Topics in this Episode: Participation should be defined as evidence of engagement with language and meaning, not simply verbal output. Common reasons participation breaks down: Expectations are unclear; Only one participation option exists; Participation rewards personality: Outgoing student Instead of asking "How do I get more kids talking?" Maybe the better question is..."How do I design the lesson so participation is unavoidable?" Characteristic of effective participation: Visible, Structured, Supported, Purposeful Routines that support participation: Think, Write, Share; Partner First; Choice, Reactions Common mistakes to avoid Action steps Participation That Works for All Students A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#265 What if the first five minutes of class could set the tone for everything that follows? Those opening moments are easy to overlook, but they can be some of the most powerful minutes of our lesson. Instead of letting them disappear into routines and interruptions, what if we used them intentionally to build proficiency, establish expectations, and get students communicating from the moment they walk in? In this episode, we’ll look at simple routines that help you start strong—and make every minute count. Topics in this Episode: Effective routines create freedom. They reduce cognitive load. Students know what to expect. They know what success looks like. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to make your opening routine work harder for student learning, including:: why opening routines matter what makes an effective opening routine several routines they can immediately implement how to adapt them across proficiency levels mistakes to avoid Resources mentioned: Calendar Talk Warm up / Do Nows Quick Win courses that complement this series on routines: Daily Strategies That Build Comprehension No-Prep Speaking or Writing Tasks Participation That Works for All Students A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#264 Have you ever wondered why some lessons seem to spark deeper engagement and learning than others? In this episode, we're exploring the TRU Framework—Teaching for Robust Understanding—and what it looks like in the world language classroom. We'll unpack five key dimensions: Content, Ownership and Agency, Cognitive Demand, Equitable Access, and Formative Assessment. You'll discover how these ideas align with proficiency-based teaching and help create learning experiences where students feel valued, challenged, engaged, and motivated to communicate with confidence. Topics in this Episode: The TRU Framework (Teaching for Robust Understanding) A framework that shifts our focus away from simply covering material and toward creating learning experiences where students think deeply, participate meaningfully, and develop confidence as language users Students feel confident, motivated, and valued; are engaged and learning is purposeful; see learning as relevant to their lives. 5 dimensions of the TRU Framework: Content / Ownership and Agency / Cognitive Demand / Equitable Access / Formative Assessment My “ 5 Dimensions of Engaging and Purposeful Classrooms ” A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#263 This is episode 8 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning next week on August 31st, you will have new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at writing in the language classroom in episodes 239 and 240. Topics in this Episode: 239: Short Writing Tasks that Build Confidence 240: Improve Student Writing with Frames & Scaffolds Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#262 This is episode 7 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 31st, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at Assessment and Feedback in episodes 216, 249 and 252. Topics in this Episode: 216: Assessment & Feedback: Supporting Growth, Not Just Grades 249: Quicker and More Effective Writing Feedback 252: Breaking Down Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#261 This is episode 6 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 31st, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at teaching culture with purpose in episodes 241, 245 and 247. Topics in this Episode: 241: Practical Ways to Bring Art to Your Language Classroom with Courtney Bonino 245: Language and Culture Through the United Nations SDGs with Carmen Reyes 247: Language Learning Through Music and Film with Sybil Sanchez Jacome Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#260 This is episode 5 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 31st, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at Classroom Routines in episodes 224 and 233. Topics in this Episode: 224: Teaching Language in a Block Schedule with Marlyn Pichardo 233: Techniques to Get Students Talking with Christina Margiore Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#259 This is episode 4 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 31st, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at CI Activities in episodes 218, 222, 228, 231 and 232. Topics in this Episode: 218: 6 Activities for Interaction and Discussion in the Language Classroom 222: 6 Reading and Writing Activities in the CI Classroom 228: 3 Engaging Narrative and Storytelling Activities 231: CI Activities in Practice in the Classroom, Part 1 232: CI Activities in Practice in the Classroom, Part 2 Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#258 This is episode 3 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 31st, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at ACTFL 2025 in episode 225. Topics in this Episode: Episode 225: ACTFL 2025, Where Languages & Cultures Connect Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#257 This is episode 2 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 31st, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at Sustainable Teaching in episodes 230 and 250. Topics in this Episode: Episode 230: Recharge Your Educator Battery with Will Anderson Episode 250: Making Teaching Sustainable with Dr. Allyson Power Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#256 This is episode 1 in my 2026 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 31st, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at Student Motivation in episodes 235 and 237. Topics in this Episode: Episode; 235: Support Students in Feeling Motivated & Confident with Martha Cox-Stavros Episode 237: Promoting and Sustaining Language Programs with Ann Leclair-Ash Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers A Few Ways We Can Work Together: On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#255 As the school year winds down and we go into summer mode, hopefully your schedule begins to open up a bit and you have an opportunity to reflect with a little more space and a little less urgency. This is the perfect time to get into what I call your “summer headspace.” What do I mean by that? It’s about taking some time to perhaps revisit episodes from the past year in a fresh way that can spark new insights. So, let’s jump in. A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#254 When was the last time you had enough time to actually think about your teaching instead of just keeping up with it? If you're like most language teachers, the school year is a constant cycle of planning lessons, grading, answering emails, attending meetings, and preparing for the next day. Summer offers something different: space. Space to reflect, learn, create, and prepare for the kind of teaching you want to do next year. But I also know that summer doesn't look the same for everyone. In this episode, I'm sharing five ways language teachers can use whatever time they have this summer to grow professionally without sacrificing the rest and balance they deserve. Topics in this Episode: summer is one of the few opportunities teachers have to work on their teaching instead of simply surviving their teaching five things language teachers can do during the summer that are genuinely difficult to find time for during the school year. reflect on what actually worked this year learn one new teaching skill deeply instead of ten superficially explore ideas you've been curious about all year start next year feeling prepared instead of panicked Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win Course A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#253 What if your students could use the language they’re learning to build real relationships with peers across the globe? In this episode French teacher Heidi Trude joins me to explore how authentic global connections can transform language learning. Heidi shares how a partnership that began with a simple idea grew into meaningful collaborations that deepen students’ language proficiency, cultural understanding, and confidence. We talk about virtual exchanges, international partnerships, practical starting points, sustainability, and the role of technology in making it all possible. Topics in this Episode: Heidi's initial spark for building global connections and moving from “this would be nice” to actually making it happen the benefits of global connections for students and the teacher and some unexpected benefits that Heidi has seen the various types of global connections (virtual connections, in-country visits) and what it looks like in practice a few realistic entry points for a teacher who wants to create authentic global connections making these connections sustainable tech tools for global collaborations and ensuring the technology enhances communication rather than distract from it Heidi's Resource: Making The Global Connection Connect with Heidi Trude Email : techietrude@gmail.com Website : Tech with Trude Facebook : Heidi.Trude Instagram: @hlt2007 X/Twitter : @htrude07 A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
#252 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? In this episode we're diving into Integrated Performance Assessments, or IPAs, an effective way to assess how students are actually able to use the grammar, vocabulary and cultural understanding. An IPA assesses how students engage with the language through the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes. If you've been working toward proficiency-based instruction and looking for assessments that align with those goals, this episode will help you with that. Topics in this Episode: Many teachers are moving toward proficiency-based instruction, but assessment often remains disconnected from communication goals. If our goal is communication, then assessment should provide opportunities for students to communicate. What is an Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA)? IPAs assess students through the three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational The three tasks are connected rather than separate activities. Students move through a sequence that mirrors real-world communication: Receive information, Discuss information, Share information An IPA focuses on what students can do with language rather than how many grammar rules they can identify. Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win Course: Integrated Performance Assessments. A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual Teachers On-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language Departments Self-Paced Program for For Language Departments Connect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.com Instagram: @wlclassroom Facebook Group: World Language Classroom Facebook: /wlclassroom LinkedIn: Joshua Cabral Bluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.socia X (Twitter): @wlclassroom Threads: @wlclassroom Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
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