3 “Hidden” Reporting Group Features Posted by meaghan on Jun 23, 2021 in For Program Managers
Reporting Groups are all about visibility. đ Immediately see who is meeting requirements and who isnât. Whose ILR scores have fallen off. Who needs to retest soon. With all that visibility, you might have overlooked a few key features that make it even easier to manage large groups of language learners. Filter your user table…
3 things you didnât know you could do with Learned Vocab Posted by meaghan on Jun 7, 2021 in For Learners
By the time you reach ILR 2, youâve likely learned at least 2,000 words and phrases in the target language. đ¨ If youâre refreshing your Learned Vocab periodically, itâs 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 thatâs 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? âď¸ Start with vocabulary. We donât 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. Youâve gotta do it. Language proficiency is much more than just vocab, but you canât 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…