Feb 27, 2018
Welcome to the 2nd episode of Inspired Proficiency - with Ashley Uyaguari!
Inspired Proficiency is a podcast for language teachers created by language teachers - featuring interviews, tricks, resources, and tons of inspiration for your classroom! In this episode Ashley talks about the following:
Ashley and Joshua discuss whether students are practicing or communicating. Joshua defines both concepts, and give examples of exercises and tasks. Joshua’s tips for creating tasks will get your students communicating at any proficiency level!
“Bestie Battles” features Nathan Lutz & Amanda Seewald vs. Jenny Delfini & Beth Slocum - in a Newlywed style game show where they try to guess their colleague’s answers for a variety of questions. Which team will be victorious? Be sure to play along!
Things We Mention In This Episode:
Joshua’s Blog World Language Classroom
Joshua’s Communicative Activities
Joshua’s Exercises and Tasks
Joshua’s Feedback
Links to resources:
National Network for Early Language Learning
Inspired Proficiency Facebook Page
The artwork for Inspired Proficiency was created by Julie Speno with music by Cody Crabb