Send us a text I answer a listener’s question about teaching vocabulary consistently by reframing every class as a vocabulary class that moves words through a three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce. I share the science of binding, why stories beat lists, and how to keep scope tight so students actually acquire language. • binding as the foundation for sticky vocabulary • stories and visuals as the most effective input • the three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce •...
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Send us a text I answer a listener’s question about teaching vocabulary consistently by reframing every class as a vocabulary class that moves words through a three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce. I share the science of binding, why stories beat lists, and how to keep scope tight so students actually acquire language. • binding as the foundation for sticky vocabulary • stories and visuals as the most effective input • the three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce •...
#42 - Why a Simple “Password” Can Transform Your World Language Class
Practical Proficiency Podcast
31 minutes
2 weeks ago
#42 - Why a Simple “Password” Can Transform Your World Language Class
Send us a text What if a 10-second ritual at your classroom door could boost target-language use, cut awkward silence, and build community—all at once? We walk through the “student password” routine step-by-step, from the first day you model it to the moment it becomes second nature. You’ll hear why this low-stress habit works for novice learners, how to adapt it for big classes and tight hallways, and the best ways to scaffold with sentence starters, visuals, and posted prompts so every stud...
Practical Proficiency Podcast
Send us a text I answer a listener’s question about teaching vocabulary consistently by reframing every class as a vocabulary class that moves words through a three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce. I share the science of binding, why stories beat lists, and how to keep scope tight so students actually acquire language. • binding as the foundation for sticky vocabulary • stories and visuals as the most effective input • the three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce •...
