Level-Appropriate Language

Presenting and practicing language in context is at the heart of a proficiency-driven instruction, but what does language in context look like in a novice classroom? How is it different for intermediate learners? In this session, we explore what level-appropriate language means for novice and intermediate language learners and offer strategies on how to provide level-appropriate language to your students.



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Dive into Comprehensible Input and Target Language Use

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Tired of trying to come up with ways to build a language-rich classroom where students actually use the target language? In this session, we dive into practical strategies and ready-to-use ideas to boost engagement and language growth.

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Make a Splash When Talking about Proficiency and Using Level-Appropriate Language

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Join us LIVE as we dive into ways to help students confidently navigate the waters of ACTFL’s proficiency levels. After this session, you’ll walk away with practical, ready-to-use strategies for presenting level-appropriate language, along with a clear understanding of what it truly means to be a “novice,” “intermediate,” or “advanced” swimmer in the sea of language learning.

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