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Comprehend THIS!

Welcome to Comprehend THIS!, the podcast for language teachers who are tired of the same old textbook chatter and want the real talk instead. Every episode is like pulling up a chair in the copy room or leaning on the hallway wall at your favorite conference — except it’s not awkward, the coffee’s better (yours, not mine), and nobody’s grading you. Host Scott Benedict sits down with 1–2 guests — teachers, trainers, authors, CI rebels — to swap stories about what actually works in a

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Episode 14: “Do They Actually Like Class? Student...

Comprehend THIS! ·

2025/12/07

Student feedback, CI teaching, and classroom engagement collide in this brutally honest, funny, and relatable episode for world language teachers featuring Jackie Deming-Plunk and Karla McCann, a French teacher and native Spanish speaker who has cracked the code on language acquisition, high-frequency vocabulary, reading strategies, story-telling, and curriculum design.Take the free CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your CI level at https://imim.us/ciquiz.In this episode, we unpack the chaos of

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01:15:43

Episode 13: “CI Burnout Is Real — Let’s Talk About It”

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2025/11/30

CI teacher burnout is real, messy, and wildly relatable, especially when you’re trying to stay comprehensible while running on caffeine and sheer force of will.Before you dive in, take the CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your actual CI level (no judgment, promise) at https://imim.us/ciquiz.In this episode, we’re tackling the emotional chaos of CI burnout with a good dose of humor, some painfully honest teacher confessions, and insights from guests Andy Dykema and Meg Fandel Vernon—because nothing

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Teaching Made Human: Piedad Gutiérrez on the Magic of...

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2025/11/23

Piedad Gutiérrez, a veteran Spanish teacher and CI consultant now teaching in Israel, shares her inspiring journey from grammar-heavy lessons to joyful, story-based communication through Comprehensible Input.Want ready-to-use CI lessons, stories, and activities that make language learning effortless? Grab the CI Survival Kit today at https://imim.us/kit and start transforming your classroom with powerful, comprehensible input.The CI Story Series celebrates language teachers around the world who are

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01:17:43

Episode 12: “Wait, Am I Doing This Right?” — CI...

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2025/11/16

Feeling like a fraud in your CI classroom? You’re not alone — welcome to CI Impostor Syndrome.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz and see where you stand on the CI journey: https://imim.us/ciquizIn this hilarious and brutally honest episode, Scott sits down with Monique Francis and Peter Riehl to talk about why even experienced teachers question themselves, how to stop comparing your chaos to others’ perfection, and how to recognize the subtle signs that prove CI is working.Ready for done-for-you lessons

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Episode 11: “CI with THAT Class: When It’s All Chaos...

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2025/11/09

Ever tried staying comprehensible while teaching that class — the one fueled by chaos, sarcasm, and an Olympic-level side-eye game? Yeah, this one’s for you.🎯 Ready to see how your CI skills stack up? Take the CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your level at https://imim.us/ciquiz. You might surprise yourself… or confirm everything you’ve suspected since last Tuesday’s fire drill.In this solo episode, Scott dives headfirst into the glorious disaster known as “THAT class.” From Bathroom Kid and

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01:11:16

Episode 10: “CI in the Wild: My Big Takeaway”

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2025/11/02

When it comes to Comprehensible Input teaching, nothing beats real teachers sharing real classroom takeaways — from epic CI wins to wild “this actually works!” moments.🎒 Ready to level up your CI game? Grab the CI Survival Kit, now with Ask-a-Story Slides in French, German, and Spanish — your monthly lifeline for fresh, ready-to-teach CI lessons and ideas: https://imim.us/kitIn this episode of Comprehend THIS!, guest hosts Vicki Schrader (ELL and CI educator from Surrey, BC, and author of multiple

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01:16:29

Episode 9: “Equity & CI: Why This Matters”

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2025/10/12

Comprehensible Input isn’t just about language—it’s about equity, access, and giving every student a fair shot at success in your classroom.🎯 Take our free CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your Comprehensible Input teaching level at https://imim.us/ciquiz.In this episode of Comprehend THIS! we’re diving into Equity & CI: Why This Matters with two powerhouse guests — Adriana Ramírez and Jackie Deming-Plunk. We explore how comprehension-based instruction breaks down barriers, supports all

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01:17:38

Episode 8: “CI Burnout? Been There.”

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2025/10/05

Struggling with CI teacher burnout? Learn how to stay sustainable with Comprehensible Input strategies that actually work.👉 Grab your free CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survivalIn this episode of Comprehend THIS!, Scott Benedict sits down with guests Andy Dykema and Pat Rolfes to talk honestly about the not-so-magical side of teaching with CI: burnout. From the early mistakes that made it worse, to the boundaries and routines that keep them sane now, Andy and Pat share real-life strategies,

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01:07:27

CI Stories - The Easy Way David Rice Turned Spanish...

Comprehend THIS! ·

2025/09/28

Discover how Spanish teacher David Rice transformed his classroom with Comprehensible Input (CI) and made proficiency feel achievable for every student.👉 Want ready-to-use strategies, lesson plans, and tools for YOUR classroom? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survivalThe CI Story Series highlights everyday language teachers who have embraced CI and changed the way their students experience language learning. From struggles to breakthroughs, each story shows that creating joyful,

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Episode 7: “Assessment Without the Headache”

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2025/09/14

Tired of grading overload? Discover how to make assessment in the world language classroom stress-free, proficiency-based, and actually useful for students with guests Andy Dykema and Pat Rolfes.🎒 Want more sanity-saving tools? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survivalIn this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we dive into “Assessment Without the Headache” with Andy Dykema and Pat Rolfes. We’ll chat about escaping the “points police” mindset, practical rubrics that actually work, authentic

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Episode 6: “When Your Department Side-Eyes Your CI”

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2025/09/07

When your department side-eyes your comprehensible input teaching, it can feel isolating—this episode shares real strategies, survival tips, and encouragement for CI teachers.🎁 Grab your free CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival — your go-to resource for staying confident and effective with comprehensible input in the classroom.In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we sit down with Jackie Deming-Plunk and Kelly Ferguson to talk about what happens when colleagues and departments aren’t

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Bonus: "What If They Just. Won’t. Talk?"

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2025/08/31

Ever wonder what to do when your students just won’t talk in your world language classroom?👉 Take our free CI Proficiency Quiz and assess your CI Proficiency Level here: https://imim.us/ciquizIn this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we dive into the universal teacher struggle: student silence. You’ll learn why forcing output usually backfires, how to build student confidence through comprehensible input, and three practical strategies to gently coax participation without pressure. Plus, we’ll cover

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01:27:18

CI Stories: From Textbooks to Total Engagement—Vicki...

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2025/08/25

Discover how veteran ELL teacher Vicki Schrader transformed her classroom from grammar-heavy to fully Comprehensible Input (CI) and published four CI novels along the way. Get your monthly lifeline of ready-to-use CI lessons, activities, and assessments with the CI Survival Kit: https://imim.us/survival In this inspiring CI Story episode, Vicki Schrader shares her journey from textbook-driven teaching to a vibrant, fully CI Level One classroom in Surrey, British Columbia. With over 20 years of

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