Practical Proficiency Podcast

By: Devon Gunning | La Libre Language Learning
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  • Where world language teachers gather to transition to proficiency oriented instruction through comprehensible input. All through practical, real-life, teacher-friendly ideas that make teaching language more joyful! Hosted by Devon of La Libre Language Learning.

    © 2024 La Libre Language Learning LLC
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  • #24 - Innovative Literacy Strategies for Language Teachers with DigiGals: Jen Degenhardt & Theresa Marrama
    Jan 31 2025

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    The Digigals, Jennifer and Theresa, have written a combined 120 novels for world language classes. Listen with us as the Digilangua creators, known as the Digigals in their dynamic duo, answer real community questions from the Practical Proficiency Network teachers about how to better use novels in the target language to promote literacy and acquisition in world language.

    Check out Digilangua - an ereader platform for comprehensible novels: https://www.digilangua.net/

    Digilangua is the official novel partner of the Practical Proficiency Network!
    Get exclusive discounts on your Digilangua readers when you join the Practical Proficiency Network here: lalibrelanguagelearning.com/join

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    53 mins
  • #23 - What Should I Teach In Levels 1 & 2? Units and Skills
    Sep 30 2024

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    Ever wondered: am I teaching the right things? How do I know that my units are getting the job done?
    This episode mini-series on unit and skills to include in each level was inspired by a common question from the Practical Proficiency Network membership.

    Here, we'll dive into years 1 & 2 of your world language program.

    DOWNLOAD THE PDF OF UNIT IDEAS HERE

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    35 mins
  • #22 - What Level is My Student? Intermediate Low - ACTFL Levels Deep Dive
    Sep 27 2024

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    Intermediate Low is the most misunderstood proficiency level. Let's dive in with a teacher-friendly description of what your intermediate lows can actually do with language. We'll also talk about how to adapt your curriculum to better serve your novice highs to transition into intermediate low.

    The new ACTFL Proficiency guidelines for 2024 are HERE! This final episode in the ACTFL levels series comes from a common listener question - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Intermediate Low actually looks like and what it means for your world language program.

    Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here

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    Get the Free World Language Teacher Toolkit
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    28 mins

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