Syllabus

Syllabus

Syllabus Languages: All – The text is editable in the downloads. The syllabus is one way to set proficiency expectations at the beginning. Below are some syllabi examples and templates to get you started to let learners know what they will learn and how they...
Explaining Proficiency to Learners

Explaining Proficiency to Learners

starting the NEW SCHOOL YEAR Setting Up the Classroom Planning Your Curriculum Explaining Proficiency First Week Activities Explaining Proficiency These are resources to demonstrate what proficiency means and what it looks like in a communicative setting. Mix and...
Classroom Items

Classroom Items

Classroom Items Languages: All Here are some ideas and activities to learn the classroom items in a fun way. Check out all the versions below! Instructions and Ideas What’s in your backpack? Teach learners key vocab about school and classroom items AND get to...
Cognates

Cognates

Cognates Languages: All Knowing cognates is a useful tool to language learners of all levels. Check out all the versions below! Arabic•French•German•Spanish Show new/novice learners how to recognize cogantes. French•Spanish A lesson for novice high or higher learners...
Escaping Class

Escaping Class

Escaping Class Languages: All One classroom procedure they may need is asking to leave class. If they have to leave, might as well make sure they can do it in the target language.  Explain the procedures for leaving class by using the target language and passes. Back...
Icebreakers

Icebreakers

Icebreakers Languages: All Get to know your new class and let them meet each other… all in the target language! Check out the versions below. French•German•Italian•Spanish This first week mini-unit has several lessons that help them get to know you and each...