In this second week of reading for teaching languages, we talk about learning to read in other languages. _______________________ We will continue our series on reading to learn languages. Before, we discussed about learning to read our language and using that to read and learn a new language. We also share some tips for beginners… Read More Teaching Languages | Reading to learn languages | 2
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 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
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
Today we will talk about activities for teaching languages using paper. ________ In this episode, we talk about activities in the language learning class using paper. Stay tuned! Fun, novice, and intermediate level activity Using comprehensible input People have to listen and drawdown things that represent them Partner Activity Partner Portraits Hang Man Dr. John… Read More Teaching Languages | 5 Weeks of Language Learning Activities using Paper | Week One
In this 5-week series, we explore activities for teaching languages with journals. Lots of takeaways for extension activities and independent learners, too. _______ In the first week of this series, we will talk about how journaling can help beginners learn languages. Vocabulary Columns As a beginner, you just want to communicate. You will write English… Read More Teaching Languages | Journal activities | Week One