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#48 - My Language Journey: I Studied French, Spoke Spanish, And Confused Them On Every Exam
Mar 17, 2026
1h 03m 02s
#47 - 9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Moving from Grammar-Heavy to Proficiency Instruction
Mar 5, 2026
41m 41s
#46 - AI In The World Language Classroom: Rethinking the Dynamic When A Bot Can Write Spanish in Seconds
Feb 27, 2026
35m 14s
#45 - You Don’t Need A Theater Degree to Use CI: Common Misconceptions About CI Teaching
Feb 1, 2026
20m 55s
#44 - Making 25 Minutes Count: Elementary Language Teaching With Cognitive Load Theory
Jan 28, 2026
38m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/26 | #48 - My Language Journey: I Studied French, Spoke Spanish, And Confused Them On Every Exam✨ | language learningpersonal journey+4 | — | — | JapanDominican | language journeyFrench+5 | — | 1h 03m 02s | |
| 3/5/26 | #47 - 9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Moving from Grammar-Heavy to Proficiency Instruction✨ | proficiency instructiongrammar-heavy methods+3 | — | La Libre Language Learning | — | proficiencygrammar+5 | — | 41m 41s | |
| 2/27/26 | #46 - AI In The World Language Classroom: Rethinking the Dynamic When A Bot Can Write Spanish in Seconds✨ | AI in educationlanguage teaching+5 | — | AILa Libre Language Learning+1 | — | AIlanguage classroom+7 | — | 35m 14s | |
| 2/1/26 | #45 - You Don’t Need A Theater Degree to Use CI: Common Misconceptions About CI Teaching✨ | comprehensible inputteaching strategies+3 | — | La Libre Language Learning | — | comprehensible inputteaching+5 | — | 20m 55s | |
| 1/28/26 | #44 - Making 25 Minutes Count: Elementary Language Teaching With Cognitive Load Theory✨ | cognitive load theoryelementary language teaching+5 | — | La Libre Language Learning | — | cognitive load theoryelementary language teaching+7 | — | 38m 20s | |
| 11/11/25 | #43 - "I struggle with how to teach vocab consistently" : Listener Q+A on Presenting New Vocab✨ | vocabulary teachinglanguage acquisition+5 | — | — | — | vocabularyteaching+6 | — | 38m 27s | |
| 11/1/25 | #42 - Why a Simple “Password” Can Transform Your World Language Class✨ | classroom strategieslanguage learning+3 | — | — | — | password routinetarget-language use+3 | — | 31m 02s | |
| 10/22/25 | #41 - Tools for Teaching Autistic Learners and Managing Absences in ASL Classes: Listener Q+A✨ | autistic learnersASL classroom+4 | — | ASL | — | autistic learnersASL+5 | — | 34m 55s | |
| 10/14/25 | #40 - 8 Ways to Lower Student Anxiety in World Language Class✨ | student anxietyworld language class+3 | — | American Academy of PediatricsInternational OCD Foundation | — | student anxietylanguage learning+3 | — | 22m 35s | |
| 10/1/25 | #39 - The Role of Grammar in Your Proficiency-Oriented Classroom✨ | grammarlanguage education+3 | — | ACTFL | — | grammarlanguage learning+5 | — | 33m 30s | |
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| 9/24/25 | #38 - 3 Strategies to Make Grammar Your Friend, Not Your Boss - Proficiency-Based Grammar Instruction | Send us Fan Mail The proper role of grammar in proficiency-oriented instruction requires a mindset shift from traditional approaches to one that aligns with what research tells us about language acquisition. Watch the episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/zo1ys4aCh5A • Grammar isn't driving your language program—it has the snacks while you decide the direction based on student proficiency levels and goals • Understanding grammar does not lead to acquisition, but helps make existing lan... | 35m 51s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | #37 - 15 Common Target Language Mistakes & How to Fix Them | Send us Fan Mail This is a special insider episode where you get to see what it's like to be a part of the Practical Proficiency Network! Join us for this amazing insider look and masterclass workshop on target language. Find out more about the Practical Proficiency Network here: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/join-practical-proficiency-network This workshop reveals 15 common mistakes language teachers make when using target language and provides practical solutions to c... | 1h 10m 08s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | 36 - Middle School Magic: Teaching Tips & Curriculum Must-Haves for Middle School with Sonrisas Spanish | Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why teaching Spanish to middle schoolers requires such a unique approach? In this episode, we dive deep with Brooks from Sonrisas Spanish into the fascinating developmental sweet spot of middle school language learning. Brooks from Sonrisas Spanish is here today to chat all things middle school Spanish curriculum and classroom techniques like TPR Storytelling to promote acquisition in a way that works for younger learners, from Pre-K, Elementary, and middle scho... | 1h 03m 29s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | 35 - From Teaching on An Island to Transforming Her Program: Diane's Teacher Story & PPN Member Experience | Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like the lone Spanish teacher on an island, wondering if everyone else has figured out the secret to effortless curriculum mapping? You're not alone. In this heartfelt conversation, veteran teacher Diane opens up about her 23-year journey teaching Spanish and the transformative power of finding professional community. Today, I have a very special guest for you - Diane! Diane is an experienced Spanish teacher in a small private school. She is retiring this year and... | 49m 45s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | 34 - Authentic Assessment: Replacing Final Exams with Language Portfolios | Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of watching your language students cram for final exams only to forget everything a week later? It's time to revolutionize your assessment approach with something that actually measures what matters: what students can DO with the language they've acquired. Get the portfolio only available in the Practical Proficiency Curriculum here: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/practical-proficiency-curriculum-world-language-info WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YO... | 31m 42s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 | 33 - My FAVE Speaking Activity for World Language Classes: "And you" & How to Play | Send us Fan Mail The "And You" game transforms speaking practice in world language classrooms, helping students overcome anxiety while having fun with movement and authentic communication. • Based on a college orientation icebreaker game that needs minimal preparation • Students form a circle with placeholders, with one person in the middle making a statement • Anyone who shares that trait must find a new spot, creating movement and engagement • Works with any language unit - from basic like... | 26m 57s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | 32 - UNIT IDEAS SERIES:Adverbs of Frequency - What If You Had a Planning Partner in Your Pocket? | Send us Fan Mail Planning a world language unit doesn't have to be a solo mission - this episode offers a detailed walkthrough of teaching adverbs of frequency with a proficiency-oriented approach. I share my exact five-day plan for introducing, practicing, and assessing this grammar concept in a way that follows the natural language acquisition process. • Following the gradual release model from input to output • Day 1: Introducing adverbs of frequency through personalized teacher examples ... | 16m 43s | ||||||
| 4/10/25 | 31 - Language Glue: Why Your Students Can't Remember What You Taught Them | Send us Fan Mail Language teachers everywhere face the same challenge: how do we create units that actually lead to acquisition instead of just memorization? The answer lies in understanding how our brains naturally process and store language. In this eye-opening episode, I break down the six-phase structure that every successful proficiency-based unit must follow. Starting with context-rich input (the "glue" that makes language stick in students' brains), we explore how declarative versus p... | 28m 04s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 | 30 - Guest Kia London on Patience in Proficiency & 90% Target Language : A Teacher's Journey | Send us Fan Mail Patience trumps perfection when transitioning to proficiency-based language instruction, as veteran Spanish teacher Kia London reveals in this enlightening conversation about her journey teaching at a new school. With 19 years of experience across all grade levels K-12, Kia brings genuine wisdom about adjusting instructional pace to meet students where they are—without compromising high expectations for target language use. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/eknSSQBX4... | 50m 38s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | 29 - UNIT IDEAS: Description - Physical and Personality Traits Units for Proficiency-Oriented Instruction | Send us Fan Mail The ability to describe people - both physically and by personality - isn't just another vocabulary list in your world language curriculum. It's a pivotal developmental milestone on your students' language journey, marking their transition from me-centered language to a broader world of expression. Devon Gunning breaks down why description skills serve as the defining characteristic separating novice low, mid, and high levels according to the latest ACTFL Performance Descrip... | 32m 42s | ||||||
| 3/17/25 | 28 - Party Host, Not Grammar Ghost: Why Interpersonal Mode is the Secret Sauce & How to Do More Speaking in Class | Send us Fan Mail 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 class... | 40m 07s | ||||||
| 2/28/25 | 27 - Carnaval & Mardi Gras Unit Ideas: Why Carnaval is a Must-Teach Celebration | UNIT IDEAS Series | Send us Fan Mail 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 narra... | 35m 37s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 | #26 - Wildly Engaging & Easy Activities with Music: An Interview with Roxxem's cofounder Shawn Lee | Send us Fan Mail 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 m... | 46m 19s | ||||||
| 2/13/25 | #25 - 10 Tips for Student Relationships & Classroom Management in Language Class | Send us Fan Mail 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! Submit your question here Download the free audio training "The Joyful CI Classroom System" here Find out more and join the Practical Proficiency Network here Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher Toolkit Get... | 31m 37s | ||||||
| 1/31/25 | #24 - Innovative Literacy Strategies for Language Teachers with DigiGals: Jen Degenhardt & Theresa Marrama | Send us Fan Mail The 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 e-reader platform for comprehensible novels: https://www.digilangua.net/... | 55m 58s | ||||||
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