3 things you didn’t know you could do with Learned Vocab Posted by meaghan on Jun 7, 2021 in For Learners
By the time you reach ILR 2, you’ve likely learned at least 2,000 words and phrases in the target language. 😨 If you’re refreshing your Learned Vocab periodically, it’s easy to stay on top it all. But what about all the new words and phrases you encounter throughout the day? You know, the ones you…
Choosing key vocabulary for your lessons Posted by Bridgette on May 18, 2021 in For Instructors
Vocabulary is the raw material with which language proficiency is built. A sufficiently large vocabulary (made up of words, phrases, grammatical chunks, idioms, collocations, etc.) aids with listening and reading comprehension, application of grammar rules, and beyond. When authoring lessons, vocabulary should be chosen strategically. Watch the video at the bottom to join Orsi Gall…
Create a sustainment routine. Posted by meaghan on May 12, 2021 in For Learners, For Program Managers
Use it or lose it. You already know that’s true of your physical abilities: muscles atrophy, V02 max decreases. Without regular use, your language skills will drop off too. To maintain proficiency, you need the right fuel, the right form, a routine, and of course motivation. If you missed our webinar on this topic, watch…
Vocab vs. grammar: where to begin? Posted by meaghan on May 5, 2021 in For Learners
You have limited time to study your target language. How should you spend it? ⌛️ Start with vocabulary. We don’t just mean memorize a big list of words. Read on to find out what we mean, or join us Wednesday, May 12 at 2pm EDT to discuss why vocab is crucial no matter your language…
Choosing Authentic Materials at Level Posted by meaghan on Apr 21, 2021 in For Instructors, Lesson Authoring Tips
As a language instructor, you likely know why you should use authentic materials, but might not know where or how to find materials at the right proficiency level. We consider three major questions when choosing an authentic resource: What is the purpose of the text/audio? What features of the ILR level are present? What mode…
To memorize vocab or not to memorize vocab? Posted by meaghan on Mar 31, 2021 in For Learners, Pedagogy
To memorize or not to memorize, that is… not even a question. You’ve gotta do it. Language proficiency is much more than just vocab, but you can’t follow a conversation or understand the news in the language without enough vocab to back you up. Join us on April 9th to hear our favorite methods for…
More lessons, less lesson planning. Posted by meaghan on Mar 16, 2021 in For Instructors, News and Events
Join us Tuesday, March 23rd at 10:30am ET for our biggest time-saving secret for language instructors: how to use CL-150 lessons synchronously. Lesson plans are a bit like recipes. You can’t just throw in a dash of this and a pinch of that and expect it turn out great the first time. But you don’t…