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Practical Proficiency Podcast

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.
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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

Claudia Elliott, World Language educator

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Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other? Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input? If you are, you're in the right place. Let's start this journey together. He ...
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Jam-packed with cool classrooms, cool apps, and cool teaching ideas, full-time teacher and award-winning edtech influencer, Vicki Davis, who blogs as the Cool Cat Teacher Blog, loves to interview awesome teachers and educators from around the world on this teacher podcast. Her goal is to interview the most in-classroom teachers on one helpful teacher podcast. This encouraging show will give you quick ideas you can use right away. You can follow Vicki @coolcatteacher on all social media and j ...
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Hello, and welcome to ‘I Taught English Abroad’, a podcast series by the TEFL Org. If ‘I Taught English Abroad’ sounds like a simple idea, then it’s because it is. As the world’s most accredited TEFL provider, we at The TEFL Org know that our students can go on to have incredible experiences, whether they teach in classrooms in far reaches of the globe, or online from the comfort of their homes. Whether these students teach online or overseas, one vital fact remains the same: it’s utterly li ...
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From the science classroom. For the science classroom. Science education looks different today than it ever has before. The constant flow of new ideas and challenges opens up exciting opportunities for scientists, educators, and learners alike to reexamine our world and our place in it. Join middle school science educator Eric Cross as he sits down with fellow educators, scientists, and engineers to explore the best ways we can improve our K–8 science teaching practices and create wonder for ...
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If you’re exhausted by traditional approaches to CX, impatient with the stunning lack of progress in the field, and done re-hashing the “best practices” that don’t change anything, you’ve found your podcast. Here’s what we know: Companies gain competitive advantage through exceptional customer experience, and customer insights are the best decision-making tool there is. But traditional CX approaches have run their course and it’s time for the next revolution in CX. Tune in every two weeks as ...
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Hi, I'm Nancy Buswell and I've been teaching people how to improve their English for over 16 years! I'm an American who teaches in a university in southern China. The Ten Questions ESL (English as a Second Language) Podcast is for people around the world who want to improve their English listening comprehension and English accent (intonation). I produce two kinds of podcast episodes. 1) TQ: My original idea was the Ten Questions ESL Podcast. I interview native and non-native English speakers ...
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Paris Institute for Critical Thinking

Paris Institute for Critical Thinking

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The Paris Institute for Critical Thinking (PICT) is a non-profit educational organization based in Paris, France. Devoted to teaching and research in the humanities and arts, the institute offers a university-quality program of lectures, workshops, conferences, and 18-hour courses, all in the English language. Our aim is to provide a space for all English speakers regardless of background to engage in intellectual reflection and critical conversation. Subscribe above to follow our numerous P ...
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Top tips and practical ideas for looking, feeling, and living your best life. Topics and guests discuss image and style, emotional intelligence, body language, relationships, health, self-improvement, building a successful business, and more. Get life coaching and practical strategies that you can implement immediately with former network anchor and personal brand strategist Colleen Hammond and her guests. Coffee with Colleen rolls fun, family, and faith into every episode. Colleen has found ...
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Welcome to Best Book Breakdown, the podcast that breaks down the bestseller books you need to read! If you love the idea of reading all the latest bestsellers but simply don't have the time, then this podcast is perfect for you. Each episode, we'll provide you with a comprehensive summary of a popular book that has made it onto the bestseller lists. We'll cover everything from plot and character development to key themes and takeaways, giving you all the information you need to know in a con ...
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Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein

Michael Stein: Entrepreneur, actor, filmmaker, comedian & self help expert

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Long Shot Leaders tell the stories and secrets of leaders, Innovators, entrepreneurs, and various high achievers. We interview people of all walks of life and explore their struggles, shortcomings, challenges, and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. Hard-hitting and fast-moving, connecting people from all walks of life to learn about entrepreneurship, leadership, relationships, cruise ships, and any other kind of damn ship you can think of. We talk to leaders in culture, ...
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In this episode, Richard Owen speaks with Eric Tagliere, Chief Technology Officer at Humana, about the challenges and opportunities present in the healthcare industry. They emphasize the importance of a customer-focused approach and the convergence of technology and consumer expectations, highlighting the potential for significant progress in the i…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #154 This is episode 3 in my 2024 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monda…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is part of my celebration of the 100th episode of Growing with Proficiency, and our guest today is Haiyun Lu, a Mandarin teacher renowned for her expertise in comprehensible input (CI). In this episode, Haiyun shares her insights on brain-based learning, practical strategies for implementing CI in language class…
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Send us a Text Message. Practical and Comprehensible is the premiere conference event each year for proficiency-oriented world language teachers! This year, come meet the speakers on the Practical Proficiency Podcast to get a sneak peek and bonus content from the presenters! Meet Timothy Chávez, who is presenting this year on thematic units with so…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #153 This is episode 2 in my 2024 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monda…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you feeling excited yet overwhelmed about shifting to comprehension-based instruction? If so, you're not alone. Understanding SLA (Second Language Acquisition) research highlights that this shift is not just an option but a necessity. So, how can we make it happen without burning out? We dive into these questions with ou…
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Send us a Text Message. The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Courtney Bonino of Llearning Llama to hear more about her awesome presentation: ARTful Lesson Planning! Her presentation this year is all about how to use Art in your Spanish classes and world language classes at large. Sign up for this free conferenc…
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In this episode, Richard Owen sits down with Don Peppers, a global authority on marketing and business competition, to delve into the intricacies of customer behavior, customer-centric companies, and the evolving landscape of customer experience (CX). Don, renowned in the world of CRM for co-authoring the landmark book "The One to One Future," shar…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #152 This is episode 1 in my 2024 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monda…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine having your students acquire 0.20 words per minute! That’s 1,200 words per 100 hours of instruction. 🤯 When Margarita Pérez-García heard from Dr. Beniko Mason that there is a Second Language Acquisition methodology that can accomplish that, she was on a mission to bring this methodology to her classroom. This methodo…
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Send us a Text Message. ¿Te gustaría saber cómo construir un currículo que no solo facilite la adquisición de una segunda lengua, sino que también cumpla con los exigentes requisitos de tus clases incluyendo tus clases de AP e IB? En este episodio, comparto el modelo clave que he desarrollado para lograrlo en todas mis clases. Descubre cómo puedes …
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Ty Hoesgen is a communication coach and entrepreneur who overcame childhood shyness to become a leading voice in professional communication strategies. Growing up on a small farm in Western Canada, Ty initially struggled with speaking, exacerbated by a lack of practice compared to his extroverted sister. His journey took a pivotal turn during his c…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #151 Now that the school year is over hopefully you have a little less on your mind and have a little extra time. This is the perfect time to get into your summer headspace. What do I mean by that? You’ll soon understand. Let’s jump in. time to reflect without other pressing…
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Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th. Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the latest research, the hottest tech, the trendiest new hacks for organizing your classroom. However, beyond all the hype there’s one underestimated resource that’s truly deserving of our attention: educators wh…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a milestone episode of Growing with Proficiency! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating our 100th episode with a deep dive into sustaining joy and passion in teaching. I’m thrilled to be joined by two powerhouse educators, Meredith White and Bertha Delgadillo, who will share their insights on how to maintain joy in our classr…
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This new edition of the CX Iconoclast podcast is a timely panel discussion on the evolution of language understanding. Richard Owen hosts three panelists: Brian Curry, Co-founder and Head of Engineering Customers at OCX Cognition; Maurice FitzGerald, Head of Content at OCX Cognition; and special guest Alyona Medelyan, CEO and co-founder of Thematic…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #150 How often do we stop to reflect on our teaching? Hopefully we take the time and opportunity to do it regularly so that we are teaching our students as effectively as possible. In this episode I’m going to talk about reflective practice and how we can use this as languag…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Growing with Proficiency, we welcome back Dr. Karen Lichtman for a great conversation on TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling). Dr. Karen Lichtman, an expert in the field and the author of the book Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS), explains the three core …
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #149 As teachers, and proficient second language speakers, we have figured out ways to communicate words that we don’t know. We can teach this skill to students early on so that they can begin doing it right away. Circumlocution is a strategy for describing or defining a con…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Growing with Proficiency, the podcast, I sit down with Hélène Colinet to discuss why and how we need to break the myth of grammar teaching and the importance of leading our classes with comprehensible input. Originally from France and now residing in Spain, Hélène is an extraordinary language educator and …
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When Seth Knight left seminary after training for the priesthood in Milan for 3 years, he wasn’t quite sure what he’d do next. Qualified in music, and a former professional dancer, Seth knew he loved working with people and performing. Teaching came calling, and a truly unique story followed. In this fascinating episode, we deal with spirituality, …
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Send us a Text Message. En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre uno de los mayores desafíos que enfrentan los profesores al hacer la transición de métodos tradicionales a métodos comunicativos: la apatía y las distracciones de los estudiantes. Analizamos cómo esta apatía ya existía con los métodos tradicionales, pero se vuelve más evidente cuando nec…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #148 What is your understanding of the word proficiency? This is a concept that we use all the time in our language classrooms. How about the word performance? This concept is also becoming more commonplace in our teaching vernacular. When we say that we are proficiency-orie…
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Yes, everyone is talking about AI. However, how do the concerns about AI apply to our classrooms today? Tom Mullaney talks about concerns with: The Eliza effect—where people attribute human characteristics such as trust and credibility to text-generating computers—can be dangerous when combined with the biases and inaccuracies inherent in large lan…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a powerful conversation with Becca Silver, an instructional coach and the CEO and founder of The Whole Educator. In this episode, we dive into the powerful world of mindsets in education—exploring what growth mindset truly is and how it impacts our brains, backed by fascinating research from Michigan State Univer…
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Rachael McGettigan had pretty much put any plans to teach and explore Asia aside. It just wasn’t a priority, nor something that seemed realistic - until she happened upon the ‘I Taught English Abroad’ podcast. After listening to our first-ever episode, Rachael caught the travel and teaching bug and hasn’t looked back. We talk about changing career,…
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Ken Schmidt grew up in State College, Pennsylvania, where the vibrant campus life of Penn State University in the 60s shaped his early years. Despite his parents' lack of interest in motorcycles—his mother being a nurse and his father an engineer—Ken developed a passion for them at a young age. Ken majored in marketing and embarked on a career in P…
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In this show, I sit down with Eric Sheninger, CEO of Aspire Change EDU and author of "Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms." Together, we explore the evolving landscape of student engagement in 2024. Eric and I discuss how to truly engage students. First, Eric talks about moving from compliance to engagement and how that is crucial for student lea…
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In this episode hosted by Richard Owen, Stanford professor Erik Brynjolfsson, an economist and a contributing author to the recent HAI report on the current state of AI on the planet, discusses the impact of AI on productivity. He highlights the rapid technological advances in AI and the significant productivity gains observed in various sectors. E…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #147 Throughout the school year I published Leveling Up Coaching episodes with language teachers who are taking on a challenge area in their teaching or simply wanted to improve in a particular area. As part of this collaborative relationship we talk through some possibiliti…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Growing With Proficiency The Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about story asking – a powerful strategy that can help you deliver a ton of comprehensible and compelling input while building a strong community inside your class. In this episode I’ll share what story asking is, why it’s so successful, …
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It can be difficult when you have parents from two different cultures. Growing up, Lucia identified as both a Londoner and a Canarian, spending different periods of time across the capital of England and Spain, but what was once a tricky balancing act among peers has become a huge strength, and now she teaches English. We caught up with Lucia to fi…
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Send us a Text Message. This one is for novice high - the level you'll spend the most time with in your career! Listen to get in-depth examples for exactly what novice highs can do with language, in teacher-friendly language of course! Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher Toolkit Get the Free Roadmap to Proficiency Website TPT Instagr…
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Dr. Maged El Malecki is a distinguished dentist based in Boston, Massachusetts, renowned for his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership in the dental field. Born and raised in Damascus, Syria, Dr. El Malecki completed high school in Dubai and Abu Dhabi before earning his dental degree in Syria. In 1997, he moved to Boston to further his education, o…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #146 When it comes to providing comprehensible input, is it possible to use authentic resources? In this episode, we explore how to use authentic listening resources as a form of comprehensible input with Steven Lopez, a Spanish teacher in New York. Steven shares his process…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you looking for an interactive and engaging activity to boost your students' participation and build a strong classroom community at the end of the school year? In this episode of "Growing With Proficiency, the podcast," we explore a unique twist on the popular Card Talk activity that my students absolutely loved! In thi…
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Through her own company, English With Grace, and from her career in working with refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable groups, it’s no exaggeration to say that Grace Davis has opened doors for all kinds of people through immersive language lessons. We talked about how bilingualism can help in English teaching, putting textbooks to the side …
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Kofi Maafo is a serial entrepreneur from Accra, Ghana, inspired by his parents' entrepreneurial legacy in education. Starting his ventures at the age of 15, Kofi has navigated various industries including food supply, pyrotechnics, and sports management. ⁣ His diverse entrepreneurial journey led him to found Boom Bar in Accra, Ghana, and expand to …
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Join Richard Owen as he delves into a dynamic discussion with Simon Paris, the visionary CEO of Finastra, a leading force in global enterprise software solutions tailored for the financial sector. Here’s a summary of their engaging conversation: Empowering Banking Evolution Finastra, a powerhouse in enterprise software, caters primarily to banks an…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #145 In this episode I’m taking on the question of leveling up. We often talk about proficiency levels and the output that goes along with each level. We’ll take a look at some concrete examples of language produced at each level and I’ll share some suggestions for how we ca…
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Send us a Text Message. Is our assessment and grading system aligned with how we teach? We’re opening the episode with this important question. Join me in this conversation with Michelle Olah while we discuss aligning grading practices with actual language proficiency. We discuss the disconnect between traditional grading systems and what we do in …
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Send us a Text Message. We're continuing this series on the new 2024 ACTFL guidelines. This answers a common question I get - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Novice Mid actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Let's conne…
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We love a unique perspective on ‘I Taught English Abroad’, and if you do, too, try this on for size: Frank Carrizo Zirit has more qualifications than you can shake a stick at, was accepted into university at 16, is a bilingual Venezuelan-American and has both a popular podcast about English teaching, and a considerable following on social media. Su…
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Sam Dolcine is a dynamic entrepreneur and real estate investor, known for his strategic approach to wealth accumulation and financial independence. From an early age, Sam displayed a natural aptitude for entrepreneurship, fueled by his desire to create opportunities for himself and others. Selling candy in high school proved to be his first taste o…
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Send me text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #144 What do you do with the information that you learn from the assessments that you give students? Even if we are talking about end–of-unit summative assessments we should look at the overall results and see if there are any changes we should make to instruction. This is o…
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Send us a Text Message. The new ACTFL Proficiency guidelines for 2024 are HERE! Our new 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 Novice Low actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Le…
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Send us a Text Message. Brace yourself for an authentic exploration of assessments in the world language classroom. In this episode, I share personal struggles and transformative insights that reframe how we assess language learning. Discover strategies that emphasize growth and celebrate student progress. Highlights: Reflecting on personal challen…
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Fernanda Cwiertnia had planned for a career in chemistry, but after finding herself dissatisfied with life amongst the test tubes and periodic tables, she opted for a career in teaching English, and the results have been fantastic. We talk about teaching approaches, teaching in Brazil, mentoring English teaching talent and more! --- Visit the episo…
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