End of the Year Survival Activities
May 12, 2026
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End of the Year Survival Activities Surviving the end of the school year can be a difficult task. I know I still have almost two
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How to Use Peer Review in the ASL Classroom
March 16, 2026
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Peer-review can seem like a daunting task for some teachers. You may ask yourself is it productive? How do I get student buy-in? Where do
March Madness in the ASL Classroom
February 22, 2026
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For most teachers, March is the LONGEST month ever. There are no holidays or days off. We work straight through to the end of the
Calendar Talks in the World Language Classroom: Building Communication Every Single Day
February 17, 2026
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What if five to ten minutes a day could dramatically increase your students’ confidence, fluency, and independence in the target language? Calendar Talks are one
Why Interpersonal Communication Matters in the World Language Classroom
January 12, 2026
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If there’s one skill that truly shows whether students are using the language, it’s interpersonal communication. This is the heart of world language instruction. Interpersonal
How to Host a Murder Mystery In Your Language Classroom
October 29, 2025
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Cheese Thief
July 30, 2025
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As teachers, we are always looking for new games to engage students in the classroom. Today’s blog post is from guest blogger Bethany Stahler from
Story Roulette
December 11, 2024
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Since I use a lot of stories in class, I am always looking for a good activity to spice things up. With video chats, picture
Who Has…? A Game of Descriptions
May 2, 2024
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If you’re looking for a fun and interactive way to engage your students in a lesson on communication, descriptions, and deduction, the game “Who Has…?”
Keep Talking
April 29, 2024
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The game “Keep Talking” is a fun and engaging activity that promotes conversation, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. The game can be played with