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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

Claudia Elliott, World Language educator
Comprehensible Input
Second Language Acquisition
Language Acquisition
Student Engagement
Teaching Strategies
Growth Mindset
Grammar
Curriculum Development
Free Voluntary Reading
Classroom Activities
Teaching Methods
Cultural Competence
Creativity In Education
Story Asking
Engagement In Learning
Grammar Instruction
Proficiency-Based Grading
Card Talk
Language Communication
Community

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 ... more

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So many teachers ask the same questions:

"How do you assess in a proficiency-driven classroom?"

"How do you grade without overwhelming students—or yourself?"

And, "How do you keep assessment sustainable?"

That’s why this episode is w... more

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Interpersonal communication is what our students want most… and what many of us struggle to make happen without it turning into their common language in 10 seconds 😅

In this re-released episode, I’m joined by a friend and outstandin... more

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(Why one-size-fits-all lessons don’t work—and what to do instead)

In this episode, I focus on what I consider the heart of acquisition-driven instruction: adjusting and personalizing what we do in class so all students can stay engag... more

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In this episode of Growing With Proficiency, we continue the series on how to build foundational skills for language acquisition in intentional 5-minute blocks.

This episode focuses on one powerful — and often underestimated — skill:... more

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Recent Guests

AnneMarie Chase
Expert in language acquisition and assessment strategies
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Episode: Re-Release Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnneMarie Chase
Bethanie Drew
Language immersion teacher with 30 years of experience, curriculum designer, and content creator.
Episode: Re-release Episode 22: Making Interpersonal Communication Work: 5 Repeatable Activities That Build Real Conversation with Bethanie Drew
Lisa McCart
Digtal organization coach, former high school Spanish teacher
Episode: Re-Release Episode 14: 3 Strategies to Reclaim Your Time in the New Year From Lesson Planning to Taking Control of Your Inbox With Lisa Mchargue
Amy Marshall
A Spanish teacher with 25 years of experience, specializing in middle school education
Episode: Episode 171: Boost Comprehension and Engagement With ClipChat: A Guide for Language Teachers with Amy Marshall
Wesley Wood
Disability specialist at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Episode 170: How Do We Support Neurodivergent Learners in the World Language Classroom? Designing Inclusive Classrooms
Kara Jacobs
An experienced language teacher in her 27th year of teaching, focusing on authentic resources for language acquisition.
Episode: Episode 169: How to Use Songs in the World Language Classroom (and Make Them Comprehensible) with Kara Jacobs
Valentina Correa
Elementary World Language Teacher with 18 years of experience in the US.
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Episode: Re-Release Episode 89: Discover 5 Games to Boost Engagement & Community in Your World Language Class with Profe Valentina and Carolina Gómez
Carolina Gómez
Elementary Spanish Teacher with a master's in intercultural relations.
Fun for Spanish Teachers
Episode: Re-Release Episode 89: Discover 5 Games to Boost Engagement & Community in Your World Language Class with Profe Valentina and Carolina Gómez
Claudia Fernández
Language acquisition expert and Director of the Spanish Basic Language Program at UIC
University of Illinois at Chicago
Episode: Episode 168: How Can Task-Based Language Teaching Engage Students in Authentic Communication With Purpose? A conversation with Dr. Claudia Fernández

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Claudia Elliott
Host of Growing With Proficiency, passionate about enhancing language education and providing innovative strategies for World Language teachers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Fantastic work!

    I am so pleased to have finally found this excellent podcast. I have been teaching for 27 years and I am learning so many great ideas from this show! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcBloch
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing!

    I love listing to your podcast on my way to work, I always learn something new that I can implement in my classroom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamelasm
    United States5 months ago
  • Lo mejor podcast

    I highly recommend this podcast to world language teachers . I have learned so much about second language acquisition and just teaching tips and techniques in general! Gracias, Claudia por este podcast maravilloso 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isabelle731
    United States5 months ago
  • Open House

    I love all of your podcasts! You are so generous, kind, and supportive. You obviously love your students and created a welcoming, safe environment while using tons of Spanish. I used your ideas for Open House tonight and it went so well!!! We also had only 7 min. The format really shows them the importance of being comprehensible, but also the role of the students. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haosdkldkskebd djvjejo
    United States5 months ago
  • Claudia es fenomenal

    I’m writing a review just to respond to the pompous arrogant person who said Claudia’s English is difficult to understand. Claudia is perfectly intelligible, her Colombian accent is pleasant and her transmission of knowledge is superb. Whoever wrote that review needs to realize that there is no correct accent in English. Even native speakers of English have accents. If you have a problem with someone’s accent that sounds like a you problem. I really appreciate all of Claudia’s knowledge and reso... more

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    5
    Don Brauli
    United States5 months ago

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Re-Release Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnneMarie Chase
Q: What are your thoughts on assessing speaking skills?
Speaking assessments should be done in a low-stress environment where students can collaborate and support each other, instead of feeling anxious alone with the teacher.
Re-Release Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnneMarie Chase
Q: What makes a good assessment for you?
A good assessment is easy to administer and grade, provides more input for students, is low stress, and allows for various levels of proficiency to shine.
Re-release Episode 22: Making Interpersonal Communication Work: 5 Repeatable Activities That Build Real Conversation with Bethanie Drew
Q: How can you get a student who has been reluctant to participate to buy into these interpersonal activities?
Bethanie suggested understanding the student's obstacles and finding ways to motivate them, emphasizing the importance of celebrating small successes.
Re-release Episode 22: Making Interpersonal Communication Work: 5 Repeatable Activities That Build Real Conversation with Bethanie Drew
Q: What are the main activities or successful activities that you do in interpersonal?
Bethanie mentioned several effective activities like 'Fast Five,' 'Roster Interviews,' and 'Discussion Thursdays' that promote interpersonal communication.
Episode 169: How to Use Songs in the World Language Classroom (and Make Them Comprehensible) with Kara Jacobs
Q: What are your thoughts on using music videos in the classroom?
Music videos provide audio, visual, and cultural context, making them a powerful tool in language teaching.

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