Teaching World Languages Archives

Teaching Languages: Journal Activities for Beginners — language learning activities

Journalling is one of the simplest, most effective language learning activities for beginners. It helps you see progress quickly because the tasks are small, focused and directly useful for communication. When you can use words and phrases for real situations, motivation grows and quitting becomes less likely. Why journalling works for beginners As a beginner, […]

5 instant language class games that spark communication

Looking for quick, low-prep ideas to boost speaking, listening and vocabulary? These language class games are designed to get students moving, laughing and using the target language from the first minute. Each game is instant to set up, adaptable to any level and easy to scale for classes of any size. 1. Speed Draw and

What Novice Speakers Can Really Do: A Clear Guide + Rubric for World Language Teachers

Assessing Language Proficiency, Teaching World Languages

When learners begin learning a new language, their first major milestone is the Novice level—a stage full of excitement, growth, and early wins. Novice learners are just starting to build their foundation. They use memorized words, short phrases, and simple sentences to communicate about the most familiar parts of their lives. But the Novice level

What Intermediate Speakers Can Really Do: A Clear Guide for Language Learners

Assessing Language Proficiency, Teaching World Languages

Reaching the intermediate stage in a language is one of the most exciting milestones in a learning journey. It’s the point where everything begins to work together—your vocabulary, your grammar, your confidence—and suddenly you can have real conversations, express your thoughts, and connect with people in meaningful ways. Bottom line: it is the moment when

GCSE-style Food Writing Prompts (English Instructions)

Teaching World Languages

Are you learning a language? Do you teach one? Check out these GCSE-style writing prompts to build fluency to talk about food and learn culture. Describe your favorite meal. What is it? When do you eat it? Why do you like it? Write about a typical day of meals for you. What do you eat

5 Days of Language Proficiency Practice Activities

Second Language Acquisition Course, Spanish Class Resources, Teaching World Languages

Do you feel like you (or your learners, if you teach) are just on the cusp of that point where you can start creating with language? Maybe you just need to check in and invest a bit of hard work to get there? If so, check out this collection of review activities and tasks to