World Languages
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in world languages.
A Model for Teaching World Languages in a Hybrid Classroom
With some students in the room and some at home, how can teachers continue to focus on building speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the target language?1.6kTo Teach Vocabulary, Let Students Be Thespians
A 2020 study found that kids learning a new language retain new vocabulary at significantly higher rates if they act it out.386How to Flip Your Online World Language Classroom and Boost Engagement
Use precious class time forĀ virtual projects that explore culture, and save grammar and vocabulary lessons for when students are working on their own.78912 Fun Speaking Games for Language Learners
Every teacher has faced the struggle of encouraging students to speak. Here's a list of a fun activities to get your students to talking.69.9kDoās & Donāts for Teaching English-Language Learners
In an excerpt from his book with fellow teacher Katie Hull Sypnieski, blogger Larry Ferlazzo looks at a few basic ways to reach students who are learning English as well as the subject at hand.20.4kThe Benefits of Learning a Second Language
Itās a myth that learning a new language interferes with a childās development.12.8kAuthentic Activities for the World Language Classroom
More than 30 exercises to keep your students engaged and learning.12.6k6 Top Tech Tools for World Language Classes
See how to adapt popular apps to get students speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the target language.3.6kMaintaining Studentsā Motivation for Learning as the Year Goes On
Neuroscience can suggest ways to keep students working toward their learning goals after their initialĀ excitement wears off.4.1k4 Activities to Boost Target Language Vocabulary Acquisition
To give his students repeated exposure to relevant vocabulary terms, the author relies on a tried-and-true tool: index cards.3kHow to Use Pear Deck in World Language Classes
Teachers can set up engaging, interactive lessons on vocabulary and cultureāand check on studentsā well-being.1.2kTwenty Ideas for Engaging Projects
Twenty ideas for getting engaging projects going in your classroom.22.5k5 Ways to Support Struggling Students in World Language Classes
Students with academic challenges benefit from these simple strategiesĀ as they develop confidence using the target language.2.2kThe Benefits of Dual-Language Immersion
Research shows that students can benefit cognitively, socially, and academically from instruction in two languages.913Prepping to Teach World Language Classes Either Online or In Person
Starting the year by creating a strong community and tapping into the target culture is a good strategy no matter where students are learning.940