Language Lounge

You can do it! Keep yourself organized that is. As the new school year gets underway Lisa McHargue doles out some tips and tricks for getting and…

Carolina Reyt self describes as an eternal learner. Luckily, learning to be a better teacher is a never ending process and that's what makes…

Guest Marnina Falk guides us through getting the year started using Target Language, what to plan, how to plan, and planning your back up plan so…

Master teachers are not brought to the world of teaching fully formed. The craft of teaching is honed through commitment, a firm decision to…

The Spanish speaking world is not a monolith. In this episode, Trisha JC McMurray helps us understand the immense diversity of the Spanish…

As teachers there are many ways that we can use research to improve our practice or find answers to burning questions about what is happening in…

Grammar. How do you teach grammar as a concept and used in context like ACTFL tell us we should? Mike Travers knows. In this episode of the…

What Steven Lopez likes about choice and student lead activities is that it allows his students to bring their interests, hobbies, abilities and…

Is your curriculum getting you down? Let Kara Parker help you jazz up your units. In this episode of the Language Lounge, Kara shares some amazing…

Shelli Brown feels that all teachers need coaches to grow and develop in their craft. In this episode, she provides excellent advice on why…

Kia London is passionate about ensuring that we, as educators are thinking about who is not being represented in our curriculum and how we can…

As a celebration of le Mois de la Francophonie, join Joseph Dunn and guest host Terri Hammatt as they discuss the role of French in the Americas.…

ChatGPT, scourge of education or amazing teacher resource and time saver? After this episode in which modern foreign language and tech guru Joe…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Heidi Trude talks about how she got involved in the Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA); how…

Products, check. Practices, check. Perspectives, not check. Trying to explain the meanings, attitudes, values and ideas without stereotyping can…

Dr. Meredith Clark doesn't want to talk about how to improve in world language instruction. She wants actions that will to move the needle. What…

Aubrey Swisher and Caroline Schlegel are the epitome of collaboration. Join this dynamic duo and host, Michelle Olah, as they discuss how…

Music + competition + community = Manie Musicale! Are you a French, Spanish or German Teacher? If you are not participating in Manie Musicale with…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Helen Small encourages us to, at this point in the school year, to take a moment to indulge in some honest…

Rebecca Blouwolff talks about her journey to becoming a teacher who uses thematic units, authentic resources and performance based assessments.…

Trudy Anderson, NECTFL Teacher of the Year (Northeast Conference on the Teacher of Foreign Languages) reminds us that even after 31 years in the…

Greta Lundgaard has been integral to the leadership development within the language profession. Leaders do not come fully formed, becoming a…

In a world obsessed with instant gratification and hurry up mentality, Stephany Sipes reminds us, "to go slow so we can go fast." As she begins…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Alexis Buschert talks with host Michelle Olah about how to make IPA's more manageable. Alexis has great…

Social Emotional Learning might not be what you think. In this episode, Bertha Delgadillo speaks with Language Lounge host Michelle Olah about…

Maris Hawkins speaks with Michelle about how to navigate conferences, why it's important to attend your local, state, regional and national…

Mentor relationships come in all shapes and sizes. In this episode, Michelle talks with Liz Matchett, about the importance of being a mentor and…

In this episode of the language lounge, Diego Ojeda talks about his experiences of Hispanic Heritage Month as an immigrant and how language…

Stephanie Carbonneau loves to learn and that's evident in her eclectic approach to teaching. As the school year gets started, she's been thinking…

At the beginning of this school year, Amy Lenord posted on Twitter, "This school year is special, it feels so different, but I am also so…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle talks with elementary French teacher and president of NYSAFLT, Jenny Delfini. Using 90% target…

In this episode Michelle talks with Denise Wagstaff, 20-year veteran French teacher about her journey to teaching for proficiency – what she has…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle talks with Samara Spielberg about the importance of positive well-being for students, and…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle talks with Matt Coss about one of the challenges that language teachers face in simultaneously…

In this special LIVE episode of the Language Lounge Michelle Olah talks with Valarie Rossi about how to create learning environments where ALL…

Michelle talks about the magic of music with Glenda De Hoyos in this episode of the Language Lounge. Glenda shares her “greatest hits” of using…

Meredith White looks back at her school year and discusses some of the biggest wins and failures. She reflects on what she wants to intentionally…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Tim Eagan shares both the research and his personal experiences working with teachers and students, on…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle talks with Claudia Elliot, FFLA (Florida Foreign Language Association) and SCOLT (Southern…

For Neurodiversity Celebration Month, Michelle and Maureen Lamb discuss practical tips to support neurodiverse learners in language classrooms.…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle talks with 2021 FLAME (Foreign Language Association of Maine) Teacher of the year, and creator of…

In the last episode of our series on Minimalism in Teaching, Michelle Olah talks with Thomas Sauer about decluttering our curriculum and…

In the second episode of a three-part series on minimalist in teaching, Michelle talks with minimalist Spanish teacher, Lisa McHargue, about how…

In this episode Michelle Olah talks with the authors of The Minimalist Teacher, Tammy Musiowsky Bornemon and Christine Arnold about how teachers…

Michelle Olah talks with Tim Eagan about high leverage teaching practices and mindsets that positively effect student learning outcomes including…

International Francophonie Day is observed within the International Organization of La Francophonie's 77 member states every March 20 to celebrate…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle Olah talks with Tennessee Spanish teacher Paul Jennemann about how he connects language learning…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle Olah and Linda Markley talk about what it means to “advocate” for languages not only during the…

In this episode, Michelle talks with educator Maureen Lamb about how she is using blended and hybrid learning techniques to navigate the current…

In this episode, Michelle and 2021 Embassy of Spain's Teacher of the Year, Iván Sabau Torrelo, talks about how he makes learning fun in his…

In this episode of the Language Lounge Michelle talks with UK Independent modern foreign languages & technology consultant, Joe Dale. Michelle…

TJ is a passionate advocate for Heritage speakers and it was a pleasure talking to him about the strengths that these students bring into our…

In this episode Michelle talks to Elena Spathis, FLENJ 2021 Teacher of the Year, about some leadership qualities that are important to her and…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle gives 7 tips on how we can make the most out of virtual conferences, including ACTFL Virtual…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle talks with Joseph Parodi-Brown about how we can make our language classrooms inclusive.

Michelle Olah talks with Leslie Grahn about how teachers can reach Generation Z learners by designing real-world, relevant tasks that engage and…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Michelle talks research and high leverage teaching practices with Alissa Farias. Michelle and Alissa…

Michelle Olah talks to Greta Lundgaard about how teachers can “park the helicopter” in order to allow students to take more responsibility for…

Michelle Olah talks to Ryan Smith about how we as world language educators, stakeholders and advocates can remove both individual and…

In this episode Michelle talks with Meredith White about how language teachers can articulate and advocate for the support they need at various…

In this episode of the Language Lounge, Catherine shares some of her takeaways from her experience at CLTA’s Summer Seminar “The Socially Just…

In this episode, Michelle talks to French teacher, Beckie Rankin, about the evolution in her grading practices as she transitioned her classroom…

Michelle Olah talks with 2019 ACTFL teacher of the year, Rebecca Aubrey. Rebecca talks about some of the important ideas that she is thinking…

Michelle Olah chats with intentional teacher Carmen Scoggins. Carmen reminds us that developing positive relationships with students and “speaking…