AP season makes the end of the spring semester at my school challenging, as I’m sure it does at many schools.

A 4-corners/discussion game about idioms related to animals!

Let me tell you about the first time I cited a researcher to a colleague. I was fired up. I had just read something that completely reframed how I thought about language instruction, and I could not ...

A collaboration between NCSSFL and ACTFL

I used to think teaching with comprehensible input (CI) was inherently equitable. I'd argue, "it's the only thing we KNOW students need to acquire language". I still think that's true. And while CI is still the first thing I consider when planning for student language acquisition, I have reflected and learned a lot about what it means to be equitable in a world language classroom.

Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

In this video, I share a unit I've been developing focused on pets and responsible pet ownership, which I believe can be adapted for different levels, particularly level 3 and 4. I outline various act...

Through a lot of trial, error, and student feedback, I think I have found the right combination of activities and pacing for my level 4 class. Hopefully, something that worked for me will work for you, as well. If you have a hard time wrapping your head around what a comprehension-based curriculum looks like in upper levels like I did, I highly suggest taking a look at both…

Anyone a fan of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown? I played Linus in a couple of Charlie Brown stage shows, and directed YaGMCB once too! The Book Report scene is still one of my favorite scenes. We just finished our Semester Finals, which this year (and last year) took the form of an End of Year Self-Selected Book Project.