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Joshua Cabral. Language Teacher, Resource Author, Consultant, World Language Classroom Podcast Host.
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Planning & Teaching for Proficiency: A Guide for Language Teachers. Support your students in growing in proficiency and communicating with confidence.
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The Quick Win bundle is another 25% off today and tomorrow. That gives you 4 courses for free. Now is the time to get your individualized lesson plan feedback & certificate of completion for content hours. Get the bundle or individual courses.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
What actually motivates our students? Today we explore that question through the lens of Self-Determination Theory with teacher Martha Cox-Stavros, a middle school Spanish teacher in Massachusetts.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Does this ring a bell? Students know verbs & forms, but don't take that verb & write detailed sentences. This interactive activity gets them there. Students write detailed sentences with accurate verb forms that show they know the meaning.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM
In this episode we look at how small, intentional habits, such as weekly reflection or purposeful collaboration, can build a shared culture of growth. #wlclassroompodcast
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February 2, 2026 at 11:43 AM
So much fun leading a workshop with engaged, excited and insightful language teachers in Arizona today. We were even treated to Mariachi music by the students from a local school. Thanks to AZLA (Arizons Language Association) for your invitation and hospitality.
February 1, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Quick 24-hour trip to Phoenix. Temp in Boston right now 17, Phoenix 75. They are already calling it spring there.
January 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
A snow storm here today in Massachusetts (and cancelled school). At the end of the week I'll be in Phoenix leading a workshop with the Arizona Language Association. A week of contrasts for sure.
January 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I created these courses to give you concrete strategies you can use tomorrow. I also give you personalized feedback on your lesson plans. Get 1 of the 12 available courses or the bundle.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Strategies that help students move into real communication. Christina Margiore brings practical routines & techniques that spark authentic conversations. #wlclassroompodcast
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January 26, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Students build proficiency, polish skills & create increasingly complex sentences with interactive speaking activity. Naufragio/Naufrage encourages strategic thinking and friendly competition.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
I continue walking through how CI activities help students stay engaged, deepen comprehension, and interact with the text in meaningful ways. #wlclassroompodcast
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January 20, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Consistent, low-pressure writing practice helps to build confidence and proficiency over time. This 30-minute PD course will show you how to integrate short, meaningful writing tasks into your daily instruction.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Your students have ideas, but they’re not sure how to start writing or how to build a sentence or paragraph. This 30-minute PD course shows you how to use sentence frames and writing scaffolds to boost confidence and accuracy.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:48 AM
We looked at CI activities in 3 episodes. Now, I show exactly how they work together in practice. I take a simple story and use it to model what CI looks like in the classroom.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM
It’s the start of new year and a chance to recharge our educator battery. Will Andersson shares practical and actionable ways to to keep your teaching spark alive. #wlclassroompodcast
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January 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
What do you do when there is a sudden change in your schedule or several students need to miss class? This is sometimes the reality of our teaching. We had a plan, but need to figure something else out in the moment. #wlclassroompodcast
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December 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Compelling stories, co-written summaries & interactive video clips all while keeping input comprehensible and student-centered. #wlclassroompodcast
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December 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
No need for hours of planning to help students communicate meaningfully. These no-prep tasks turn everyday visuals, routines & reading into opportunities for purposeful language use.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Reading can be one of the most engaging, communicative parts of your language class. With the right support, reading is incredibly empowering for students. #wlclassroompodcast
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December 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🔵New Quick Win Course.
With intentional support, students can build comprehension through small, daily instructional choices.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
If you're in Arizona in January let's spend the day Building Proficiency Across the Communication Modes.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In this episode, we’ll explore three essential strategies: prediction, summarizing, and focus tasks. These make listening more intentional, more engaging, and more effective. #wlclassroompodcast
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December 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This Ready for Tomorrow Quick Win PD Bundle includes 11 courses (and growing) for world language teachers. Each one is focused on real classroom strategies you can implement right away.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Recorded at ACTFL 2025 in New Orleans. Hear from teachers about their collaborations & takeaways, including ACTFL Teacher of the Year Nathan Campbell.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Block schedules, extended class periods that meet fewer times in a given week, are becoming more common in many schools and districts. In this episode, we are talking about teaching in this format. #wlclassroompodcast
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM