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Growing With Proficiency The PodcastEpisode 153: Back To School Series: Planning a Sustainable Year in the World Language Classroom: Five Steps for SuccessSend us a textPlanning for a new school year can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to create a class centered on communication and proficiency, not grammar features. In this episode, I walk you through five intentional steps to help you map out your year with clarity and sustainability. You’ll learn how to prioritize compelling input, build a flexible curriculum map, and keep your students’ needs and your well-being at the center of your planning. This episode will help you feel more grounded and confident heading into the school year.Key T...2025-07-1030 min
RisingNancy Pelosi, Michelle Obama skipping inauguration, Biden WH credits Trump in ceasefire deal, Embattled NYC Mayor Adams in Mar-A-Lago, And More: 1.17.250:00 Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Obama skipping inauguration; Jill Biden says Melania declined tea invite7:33 Biden WH credits Trump in ceasefire deal; Max Blumenthal, Sam Husseini booted from Blinken briefing18:44 Biden White House defying TikTok ban for foreign influence activities: Ken Klippenstein27:33 'Unpacking the enigma of Biden's legacy: Prof Allan Lichtman joins Rising to discuss40:16 'Deep state' trying to impede Trump's agenda?! Mike Johnson ousts Mike Turner from House Intel Cmte49:42 Report: How Chuck Schumer privately urged Biden to drop out58:42 Bill Maher blasts...2025-01-171h 18
Conversations about Language TeachingEpisode 19: Listening comprehension as a goalSend us a textConversations about Language Teaching Episode 19: Listening comprehension as a goalShow NotesWe welcome questions and topics to address! We're aiming for episode 21 to be responding to questions. Write to us at conversationsaboutlanguage@gmail.com.Lichtman, K. (2019). Research on TPR Storytelling (TPRS). Fluency through TPR storytelling, 299-323. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karen-Lichtman/publication/335240603_Research_on_TPR_Storytelling_2019/links/5d5aa3fb92851c37636aac88/Research-on-TPR-Storytelling-2019.pdf Dr. Florencia Henshaw: https://spanport.illinois.edu/directory/profile/henshaw2 Her keynote at...2024-12-1237 min
The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast3010: The New York Ayo Ma's!Rod and Karen banter about a workout injury, NBA dance team names and Skee-Lo missing his moment. Then they discuss people facing backlash for dissing Trump supporters, Snoop Dogg explains staying silent on politics, Trump may usher in TV station grab, Allan Lichtman explains why his election prediction was wrong, Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good engaged, National Unfriend Day, woman snitches on secret serviceman taking her to the Obama's house, former employee robs Wendy's, man steals a lap dance and sword ratchetness. Black Friday Sale Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT Instagram: @TheBlackGuyWhoTips Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Teepublic Store Amazon Wishlist Crowdcast Voice Mail: 704-557-0186G2024-11-191h 08Growing With Proficiency The PodcastEpisode 99: Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling: A Deep Dive with Dr. Karen LichtmanSend us a textIn 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 steps of TPRS: establishing meaning, asking a story, and reading. She highlights the importance of co-constructing stories with students to make language learning both engaging and effective.Listeners will learn about the power of q...2024-06-2048 minGrowing With Proficiency The PodcastEpisode 38: Talking Language Acquisition: Comprehensible Input, TPRS, Grammar, and More with Dr. Karen LichtmanSend us a textGet ready for another episode of "Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast"! In today's episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Karen Lichtman, a renowned expert and researcher in the field of second language acquisition and TPRS.Join us as Dr. Lichtman shares her research findings on language acquisition, specifically focusing on TPRS, and explores their implications for our classrooms. This conversation is bound to be both fascinating and incredibly helpful as we navigate the decisions we make in our teaching practices. We'll gain insights on what to prioritize and what...2023-06-1544 min