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PODCAST

Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

Claudia Elliott, World Language educator

Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other? Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input? If you are, you"re in the right place.Let"s start this journey together. Head over

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33:14

Unlock the Magic of Stations: Transform Your World...

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2024/10/03

Send us a textHave you ever hesitated to try something new in your classroom, convinced it would require too much work and too little control? That's exactly how I felt about using stations in my language class - until I tried it, and loved it!In this episode, I’ll share why I decided to try stations, how I set it up, and 10 ideas for different stations. From small-group discussions to gaming and independent reading, the station ideas I'll share are easy to set up, engaging, and adaptab...

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36:11

Episodio 116: Cómo Integrar Eventos Actuales, Temas...

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2024/09/30

Send us a textEn este episodio, Claudia explora cómo las charlas del calendario van más allá de discutir el clima y la fecha. Aprende a crear discusiones orgánicas y significativas en el idioma meta, abordando la vida de los estudiantes, eventos comunitarios y asuntos globales. Descubre los beneficios de las charlas del calendario para fomentar la curiosidad, proporcionar input comprensible y promover la comunicación auténtica. Claudia comparte estrategias para implementar estas cha...

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24:49

Episode 115: Comprehensible Input Without the...

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2024/09/26

Send us a textIn this episode of Growing with Proficiency: The Podcast, I share lesson ideas for those days when you're not feeling your best, or your students seem disengaged. We've all been there—those moments when students are easily distracted, impatient, or simply not cooperating. And sometimes, as teachers, we’re the ones feeling drained.I'll talk about practical strategies that provide tons of comprehensible input without relying on oral facilitation. These activities are perfect for c...

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Episode 114: Talking about Listening Comprehension in...

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2024/09/19

Send us a textJoin host Claudia Elliott in this insightful episode of 'Growing with Proficiency, the podcast,' as she delves into the importance of listening comprehension and skills in world language education with special guest, Marta Yedinek.Discover innovative strategies and the story behind the renowned podcast 'Cuéntame,' designed to aid Spanish learners. Claudia and Marta discuss methods to prepare students before, during, and after listening activities, offering practical advice for l...

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Episode 113: Crafting Comprehensible Texts for...

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2024/09/12

Send us a textIn this episode, Claudia sits down with Nelly Andrade-Hughes, an outstanding Spanish teacher and author of many comprehensible readers and educational materials for Spanish classes, to dive into the art of creating comprehensible texts for language learners. If you're looking to improve your students' engagement and comprehension, this episode is for you!Key Takeaways:Why comprehensibility matters: Learn why students must be able to understand 98% of the text for true lang...

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41:02

En español: Cómo Apoyar a los Estudiantes de Herencia...

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2024/09/08

Send us a textEn este episodio de "Growing With Proficiency, The Podcast", hablamos sobre cómo apoyar a los estudiantes de herencia en clases de español regulares. Discutimos estrategias para evaluar su competencia lingüística, fomentar el orgullo cultural y adaptarnos a sus necesidades en el aula. Además, exploramos cómo utilizar contenido relevante y actividades interactivas que promuevan su participación sin aislarlos ni sobrecargarlos.Principales puntos del episodio:Evaluar la competencia...

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31:04

Episode 112: From Input to Output 5 High-Impact...

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2024/09/05

Send us a textIn this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," we dive into five game-changing, low-prep strategies that can transform your world language classroom. Whether you're looking to build stronger connections with your students, make reading more interactive, or boost student output with minimal prep, these ideas have you covered. From using class passwords to energize daily routines, to implementing silent discussions that promote deep reflection and collaborati...

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59:15

Episode 111: AHA Moments and Intercultural Competence...

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2024/08/29

Send us a textIn this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," I'm super excited to chat with two incredible language educators, Alicia Shoemaker and Ben Fisher Rodriguez. We dive into the magic of 'Aha Moments'—those lightbulb moments that bring so much joy and energy to both students and teachers. We talk about what the research says about why these moments are so important and share some practical tips on how you can create more of them in your classroom.We also get into the nitt...

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31:34

Episode 110: An Alternative to Classroom Management:...

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2024/08/22

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we're offering an alternative to the traditional approach of classroom management. Instead of focusing on control, we'll explore how to cultivate a classroom culture that thrives on student engagement, responsibility, and collaboration.Join me as I share six practical strategies designed to help you create a positive and proactive classroom environment, where students are naturally inclined to follow norms and contribute to a supportive learning communi...

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Episode 109: Building Connections and Competence:...

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2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.This is our first collaboration episode with the outstanding Dr. Liam Printer, host of the Motivated Classroom Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the heart of language acquisition, motivation, and community-building in the classroom. We share practical strategies to inspire your students, enhance comprehensible input, and create a learning environment where every student feels empowered. Regardless of your context of teaching, this episode offers valuabl...

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31:38

Episode 108: Back To School Throw Back Series (Part...

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2024/08/08

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to Part 2 of our Back-to-School Series on Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! In this throwback episode, we revisit Episode 43, "A Powerful First Day: Crafting an Engaging Back-to-School World Language Class for Success!"Why is the first day so significant? Because that initial encounter with your students sets the tone for the entire year ahead. Making a positive impact from the start can pave the way for a year filled with growth, excitement, and meani...

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31:41

Episodio 107: 5 Estrategias Clave para Un Manejo de...

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2024/08/05

Send us a Text Message. En este episodio de Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, comparto cinco estrategias esenciales para establecer un manejo de clases positivo desde el primer día de clases. Descubre cómo las rutinas claras, un sistema eficaz para captar la atención de los estudiantes, reglas bien definidas, y la importancia de tomar descansos estratégicos pueden transformar tu aula. Además, exploramos la clave para construir relaciones personales que fomenten un ambiente de respeto y a...

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31:13

Episode 106: Back To School ThrowBack Series (Part...

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2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.In this throwback episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, we revisit Episode 42, "Setting The Stage: Key Areas To Prepare for a Successful Year in our WL Classes." As the new academic year approaches, it's the perfect time to refresh our strategies for a smooth and successful start.Join us as we delve into the four crucial areas to focus on before your students even step into the classroom. We cover everything from optimizing your classroom space and arranging...

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Episode 105: Comprehensible-Based Teaching From...

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2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how comprehensible input-based teaching varies across different educational levels? How does it look in an elementary school compared to middle and high school? Today’s episode has the answers!In this episode, we will explore how comprehensible input-based teaching looks at different educational levels, the similarities, and also the differences. Joining us today are Tonya Kindberg, Kathy Perry, and Graciela Enceñat, who will share their expe...

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Episode 104: Brain, Strategies and Backward Design...

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2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.This episode is part of my celebration of the 100th episode of Growing with Proficiency, and our guest today is Haiyun Lu, a Mandarin teacher renowned for her expertise in comprehensible input (CI). In this episode, Haiyun shares her insights on brain-based learning, practical strategies for implementing CI in language classrooms, and how backward design can work in a CI based classroom. Discover how creating a safe and engaging learning environment can transf...

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Episode 103: Shifting to Comprehension-Based Teaching...

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2024/07/11

Send us a Text Message.Are you feeling excited yet overwhelmed about shifting to comprehension-based instruction? If so, you're not alone. Understanding SLA (Second Language Acquisition) research highlights that this shift is not just an option but a necessity. So, how can we make it happen without burning out? We dive into these questions with our amazing guests, Jason Fritze and Bertha Delgadillo, on today's episode.Key Points Discussed:Students Don't Listen:How to engage students who ...

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80:37

Episode 102: Storytelling in the Classroom with...

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2024/07/04

Send us a Text Message.Imagine having your students acquire 0.20 words per minute! That’s 1,200 words per 100 hours of instruction. 🤯 When Margarita Pérez-García heard from Dr. Beniko Mason that there is a Second Language Acquisition methodology that can accomplish that, she was on a mission to bring this methodology to her classroom.This methodology is “Story Listening.” What makes Story Listening different from other Comprehensible-Based methodologies? Story Listening focuses on providing

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Episodio 101: Cómo Integrar Principios de Segunda...

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2024/07/01

Questions? Comments? Send me a message!¿Te gustaría saber cómo construir un currículo que no solo facilite la adquisición de una segunda lengua, sino que también cumpla con los exigentes requisitos de tus clases incluyendo tus clases de AP e IB? En este episodio, comparto el modelo clave que he desarrollado para lograrlo en todas mis clases. Descubre cómo puedes aplicar estas estrategias en tu aula:Superando Desafíos Comunes: Descrube cuales fueron los cuatro grandes obstáculos que...

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73:56

Episode 100: Can Teaching Remain Joyful? Celebrating...

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2024/06/27

Questions? Comments? Send me a message!Welcome to a milestone episode of Growing with Proficiency! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating our 100th episode with a deep dive into sustaining joy and passion in teaching. I’m thrilled to be joined by two powerhouse educators, Meredith White and Bertha Delgadillo, who will share their insights on how to maintain joy in our classrooms despite the challenges we face.After countless off-mic conversations with Meredith and Bertha, we’ve identified three pillars

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49:36

Episode 99: Teaching Proficiency through Reading and...

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2024/06/20

In this episode of Growing with Proficiency, we welcome back Dr. Karen Lichtman for a great conversation on TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling). Dr. Karen Lichtman, an expert in the field and the author of the book Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS), explains the three core steps of TPRS: establishing meaning, asking a story, and reading. She highlights the importance of co-constructing stories with students to make language learning bot...

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