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PODCAST

Practical Proficiency Podcast

Devon Gunning | La Libre Language Learning

Where world language teachers gather to transition to proficiency oriented instruction through comprehensible input. All through practical, real-life, teacher-friendly ideas that make teaching language more joyful! Hosted by Devon of La Libre Language Learning.

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37:11

Party Host, Not Grammar Ghost: Why Interpersonal Mode...

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2025/03/17

Send us a text The moment a language student first connects with a native speaker is electric—that realization that "I can actually do this!" This transformative experience is precisely why students enroll in language classes, yet ironically, interpersonal communication often receives the least classroom time. Devon Gunning dives deep into this paradox, examining why speaking activities frequently take a backseat to reading and writing in world language classrooms. Beyond the obvious classro...

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32:41

Carnaval & Mardi Gras Unit Ideas: Why Carnaval is a...

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2025/02/28

Send us a text Step into the vibrant world of Carnaval! In this UNIT IDEAS mini-episode, we explore how this much-beloved celebration transcends mere festivities to become a powerful teaching tool for world language educators. Carnaval is not just a festival but a rich cultural phenomenon that allows students to connect with diverse traditions and identities. From the historical origins of Carnaval to the various ways it’s celebrated across the globe, we dive deep into cultural narrati...

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#26 - Wildly Engaging & Easy Activities with Music:...

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2025/02/17

Send us a text Ready to transform your language classroom with the power of music? Discover how Roxxem, an innovative platform co-founded by Shawn Lee, is changing the game for language educators. By turning popular songs into engaging lessons, Roxxem offers flexible resources that enhance student participation, improve listening skills, and deepen cultural understanding. From complete lesson plans to quick activities that energize the classroom, Shawn shares how these music-infused tools mak...

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28:41

#25 - 10 Tips for Student Relationships & Classroom...

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2025/02/13

Send us a text Strong relationships is the first and most essential foundation to a target-language rich world language classroom. Tune in to see my top 10 tips for classroom management and building student relationships specific to world language teachers! Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher Toolkit Get the Free Roadmap to Proficiency Website TPT Instagram Youtube Facebook

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53:03

#24 - Innovative Literacy Strategies for Language...

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2025/01/31

Send us a textThe Digigals, Jennifer and Theresa, have written a combined 120 novels for world language classes. Listen with us as the Digilangua creators, known as the Digigals in their dynamic duo, answer real community questions from the Practical Proficiency Network teachers about how to better use novels in the target language to promote literacy and acquisition in world language. Check out Digilangua - an ereader platform for comprehensible novels: https://www.digilangua.net/Digila...

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#23 - What Should I Teach In Levels 1 & 2? Units and...

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2024/09/30

Send us a textEver wondered: am I teaching the right things? How do I know that my units are getting the job done? This episode mini-series on unit and skills to include in each level was inspired by a common question from the Practical Proficiency Network membership. Here, we'll dive into years 1 & 2 of your world language program. Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook

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27:39

#22 - What Level is My Student? Intermediate Low -...

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2024/09/27

Send us a textIntermediate Low is the most misunderstood proficiency level. Let's dive in with a teacher-friendly description of what your intermediate lows can actually do with language. We'll also talk about how to adapt your curriculum to better serve your novice highs to transition into intermediate low.The new ACTFL Proficiency guidelines for 2024 are HERE! This final episode in the ACTFL levels series comes from a common listener question - what level should my students be in and how do...

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#21 - Teacher Longevity and Maintaining Joy with Kia...

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2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Kia D. London to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on teacher longevity and maintaining joy, especially as an introverted middle school teacher transitioning to high school. Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/a/2147894883/GJRfMpay#affiliatelink this is an affiliate link for Kia - this means you will be directly suppo...

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#20 - Beating Teacher Burnout with Clarity and...

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2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Pav of Fle avec Mme D to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on beating teacher burnout through her journey of having no designated prep time since covid hit her classroom. Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/a/2147894883/hcrEUR9b#affiliatelink this is an affiliate link for Pav - this means you will be di...

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34:41

#19 - Identity Self-Exploration with Students,...

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2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Allison Perryman of The Cultural Classroom to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on social justice, representation, and identity self-exploration through culture in her Spanish class. @theculturalclassroom Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/a/2147894883/H5yebP4L#affiliatelink this is an affiliate link...

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#18 - Using Research-Based Social Justice Units and...

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2024/07/16

Send us a Text Message.Practical and Comprehensible is the premiere conference event each year for proficiency-oriented world language teachers! This year, come meet the speakers on the Practical Proficiency Podcast to get a sneak peek and bonus content from the presenters!Meet Timothy Chávez, who is presenting this year on thematic units with social justice as the focus. Use this link to register for the free virtual professional development conference and you'll be directly ...

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#17 - Using Art in World Language | Practical &...

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2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Courtney Bonino of Llearning Llama to hear more about her awesome presentation: ARTful Lesson Planning! Her presentation this year is all about how to use Art in your Spanish classes and world language classes at large. Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/a/2147894883/2N4XSeyR#affiliatelink this is an affiliate lin...

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#16 - Novice High | What Level is My Student?

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2024/05/28

Send us a Text Message.This one is for novice high - the level you'll spend the most time with in your career! Listen to get in-depth examples for exactly what novice highs can do with language, in teacher-friendly language of course! Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook

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#15 - Novice Mid: What Levels Are My Students? ACTFL...

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2024/05/16

Send us a Text Message.We're continuing this series on the new 2024 ACTFL guidelines. This answers a common question I get - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Novice Mid actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook

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#14 - What Level is My Student? Novice Low - ACTFL...

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2024/05/10

Send us a Text Message.The new ACTFL Proficiency guidelines for 2024 are HERE! Our new series comes from a common listener question - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Novice Low actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook

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#13 - Element 10: Culture | 10 Elements of...

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2024/05/03

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#12 - Element 9: Proficiency-Oriented Assessments |...

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2024/04/28

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#11 - Element 8: 60% Input | 10 Elements of...

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2024/04/20

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#10 - Element 7: Inclusive and Community Oriented...

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2024/04/12

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#8 - Element 6: Conduit for Conversation | 10...

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2024/03/27

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