World Languages
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in world languages.
Incorporating Choice Boards in World Language Classes
Having a say in their assignments leads students to take ownership of their work, and choice boards are a simple way to give them some control.380
12 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.85.2k
5 Reasons to Use TV Commercials in World Language Classes
Using commercials with storylines in the target language is a fun way to immerse students in the culture they’re studying.316
Do’s & Don’ts 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.20.1k
How to Bring Traditional Games to World Language Classes
Play is a popular student engagement strategy, and traditional games boost world language learning via an authentic cultural experience.1.8k
Using Podcasts in World Language Classes
Podcasts that feature native speakers help students improve their listening skills and gain cultural knowledge.397
The Benefits of Learning a Second Language
It’s a myth that learning a new language interferes with a child’s development.12.9k
Authentic Activities for the World Language Classroom
More than 30 exercises to keep your students engaged and learning.11.9k
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?2.1k
Maintaining Students’ Motivation for Learning as the Year Goes On
Neuroscience can suggest ways to keep students working toward their learning goals after their initial excitement wears off.4.6k
6 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.4.1k
4 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.3.6k
Twenty Ideas for Engaging Projects
Twenty ideas for getting engaging projects going in your classroom.20.2k
Flexible Lesson Planning for World Language Classes
A predictable structure for world language lessons can keep students on track when shifting between distance, hybrid, and in-person learning.944
In Language Classrooms, Students Should Be Talking
Language classes often don't focus on the aspect of learning a language that intrigues students most -- speaking it. We should get students talking more.8k