World Languages
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in world languages.
Using Social Media to Boost Students’ Understanding of World Languages
Tweets and other social media posts give students a rich context for engaging with concepts in the target language.320An Inductive Model for Teaching World Languages
Teachers can create lessons that engage students as active learners to improve their understanding of how languages work.556
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.89.7kUsing Cheers and Claps to Motivate World Language Students
Students can build a sense of community and practice language skills by coming up with claps and cheers related to the course content.265Designing Meaningful Assessments in World Language Classes
Tests in the target language should gauge reading and listening comprehension as well as writing and conversational skills.347Incorporating Infographics in World Language Classes
Visuals combined with short blurbs in the target language make infographics a valuable tool for both beginners and more advanced students.3395 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.316Using Music in World Language Classes
Listening to songs in the target language is an enjoyable way for students to improve their comprehension skills.252A Key Skill for World Language Learners
The World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages regard presentation communication skills as being essential. Here’s how to meet those standards with engaging activities.248
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.20.1kThe Benefits of Learning a Second Language
It’s a myth that learning a new language interferes with a child’s development.12.9kHow 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.1.9kAuthentic Activities for the World Language Classroom
More than 30 exercises to keep your students engaged and learning.11.5kMaintaining 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.5kA 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
