Assessment for language learning and teaching often focuses on tests, grades and performance metrics. Yet one of the most powerful, low-stakes forms of assessment is what learners do when they read for pleasure. Pleasure reading reveals comprehension, vocabulary growth, motivation and engagement in ways that formal tests rarely capture. When we recognise reading as both […]
Here is a quick summary of common tasks a speaker learns to do in a beginning level class. Are you just getting started in a language? Take a look at what to do. Are you reviewing? Check in and see what you need to review. Do you teach a language? Consider these Can Do tasks.
Best activities for world language class begin with meaningful input. If you want students to communicate naturally, they need steady exposure to materials that teach both language and culture. Invest time in reading that shows what people make, what they do, and how they see the world. Why culture and language must travel together Language
World language teachers are always looking for simple strategies that build proficiency, foster reflection, and keep students actively using the target language. The 3–2–1 framework is one of the most flexible tools you can add to your teaching toolkit. Whether you teach novice learners or advanced AP students, this structure helps learners summarize content, process
Paper can be one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit for classroom engagement. If you are looking for language teaching activities that require minimal prep, plenty of interaction, and that work across levels, these paper-based ideas will get your learners speaking, listening, and writing with confidence. Why use paper for language teaching activities?
Reading to Learn Languages: Practical second language acquisition strategies Reading is one of the most underused tools in language learning in my humble opinion, yet it offers huge leverage when used intentionally. If you want effective second language acquisition strategies that fit into a busy life, reading is where to start. The key is not