La Libre Language Learning
Acquisition-driven instruction tips for world language teachers, rooted in proficiency and comprehensible input. I help Spanish and French teachers especially, plus all other world languages teach for proficiency in their middle or high school world language classroom. I add new videos every month with PD, teacher trainings, and tips for more target language and less prep!
#43 - "I struggle with how to teach vocab consistently" : Listener Q+A on Presenting New Vocab
#42 - Why a Simple “Password” Can Transform Your World Language Class
My favorite interpersonal activity and routine: classroom passwords
Reduce Student Anxiety in the World Language Classroom with These 8 Strategies
#40 - 8 Ways to Lower Student Anxiety in World Language Class
#39 - The Role of Grammar in Your Proficiency-Oriented Classroom
Is Grammar Bad? The Lowdown on Grammar Instruction in World Language
3 Proficiency-Oriented Grammar Instruction Methods for World Language
#38 - 3 Strategies to Make Grammar Your Friend, Not Your Boss - Proficiency-Based Grammar Instruc...
#37 - 15 Common Target Language Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Must-Dos for Spanish Middle School Curriculum & Instruction with Sonrisas Spanish
35 - From Teaching on An Island to Transforming Her Program: Diane's Teacher Story & PPN Member E...
15 Common Target Language Mistakes and How to Fix Them | Exclusive PPN Workshop | World Language
34 - Authentic Assessment: Replacing Final Exams with Language Portfolios
Instead of a World Language Final Exam, Do This: Complete Proficiency Portfolio How-To
My FAVE Speaking Activity for World Language Classes: "And You" & How to Play
33 - My FAVE Speaking Activity for World Language Classes: "And you" & How to Play
From Teaching on An Island to Transforming Her Program: Diane's Story: Practical Proficiency Network
32 - UNIT IDEAS SERIES:Adverbs of Frequency - What If You Had a Planning Partner in Your Pocket?
Adverbs of Frequency: Unit Ideas for World Language (Spanish, French, German Lesson Ideas)
Language Glue: Why Your Students Can't Remember New Target Language Until You Do This
31 - Language Glue: Why Your Students Can't Remember What You Taught Them
Interpersonal Mode: The Secret Sauce to Better Speaking & Conversation Activities in World Language
What Should I Teach in Levels 1 & 2? Guide for World Language Curriculum ACTFL Novice Low-Mid
30 - Guest Kia London on Patience in Proficiency & 90% Target Language : A Teacher's Journey
90% Target Language - What it Really Takes in Level 1 | an inside classroom look with Kia D London
ACTFL Intermediate Low - What Can Students Do? | Language Proficiency | World Language Curriculum
29 - UNIT IDEAS: Description - Physical and Personality Traits Units for Proficiency-Oriented Ins...
Physical Descriptions, Personality Traits, Adjective Agreement Unit Ideas for World Language