In this video, we talk more about assessment in teaching languages and learning them, too. ___________________________ This week, Janina will talk about assessments that you can do at home for your own language skills. A favorite language learning tool Perfect for the novice level The assessments are built-in Advanced Placement is a program run by… Read More Teaching Languages | Assessment for Teaching & Learning | Week 3
In week three of this series on the importance of reading in teaching languages, we talk about learning culture and language. __________________________ Inextricably intertwined are culture and language. Without first knowing a language, it is impossible to comprehend a culture. A particular group of people is frequently associated with a specific language. When you communicate… Read More Teaching Languages | Reading to learn languages | Week 3
In week 3 of this series of activities for teaching languages using paper, we’ll explore some non-conventional, fun activities to practice languages skills. Ideas for extension and independent learners, too. ___________________ This is the 3rd week of the series discusses all about language learning activities using paper. Introduction Nature Walk Activity Collaborating with the Class… Read More Teaching Languages | 5 Weeks of Language Learning Activities using Paper | Week 3
Over the next 5 weeks, we talk about pleasurable language learning for independent learners, enrichment and teaching languages. ___________________________ Today, we are in the first week of five weeks of pleasurable language learning week, and we’ll talk about research in learning new languages and effective techniques. Dr. Stephen Krashen He has dedicated his life to… Read More Teaching Languages | Pleasurable language learning | Week One
In this series, we explore teaching languages with activities that don’t take a lot to prep, are fun, and can help save our sanity on those days when we need engaged students without being “on” all the time. __________________ Today, we are in the second week of five weeks of sanity savers, and we will… Read More Teaching Languages | Sanity Savers | Week Two
In this video, we talk about some quick ways to assess progress for teaching languages and learning them, too. __________________________ This week, we offer some tips to assess your language skills. What can you do? An activity Write down a set of words. These will be words that will be chunked in context to all… Read More Teaching Languages | Assessment for Teaching & Learning| Week Two
This week, we talk about some activities for teaching languages that help teach the tough stuff using paper. Low prep, too. ___________________ In this episode, we will talk about activities and ideas for learning language in class using paper. Stay tuned! Simple Index Cards Set of Flash Cards Different rules for playing Go Fish Memory… Read More Teaching Languages | 5 Weeks of Language Learning Activities using Paper | Week 2
This week, we’ll look at some more activities for teaching languages with journals. _______________ In this second week of this series, we will talk more about journaling activities that can aid you in learning a language. The first activity we will be talking about is chunks Any bit of vocabulary you know will be helpful… Read More Teaching Languages | Journal activities | Week 2
In this series, we explore some low prep activities for teaching languages. _______________ Today, we are in the first week of five weeks of sanity savers, and we will discuss about sanity-saving ideas for language classrooms. Introduction Most activities for language can be adapted to any level Organizing a class period if you’re not introducing… Read More Teaching Languages | Sanity Savers | Week One