Comprehensible Input

Comprehensible Input

Circumlocution

Let's face it. Our students will never remember every word that we teach them. And they're never going to know thousands and thousands of words. So what are we to do as teachers? The answer to that is the topic of this article: circumlocution. We teach them how to circumlocute!

The Art of Asking Questions

Do you struggle with asking questions? Do your questions get repetitive and boring? Asking questions to get the language in students’ heads is not easy. It’s an art form. Read on to find out how you can master this art form and ask questions like the best of them!

Write & Discuss — Powerful activity for review, extension, or to simply teach writing.

"Write & Discuss" is a great way to provide more input in a collaborative and interactive way. So why wait? Give "Write & Discuss" a try and see how it can help you maximize comprehensible input in your class.

Top 5 CI Mistakes

Today, I’ve got my top 5 mistakes you want to avoid in your language classroom. Are you making any of these mistakes? I know I have!

How to Get Unstuck in Conversation: Tips for Teaching Circumlocution in the Modern Language Classroom

In this video, we explore the topic of circumlocution and provide practical tips for language teachers to help their students get unstuck in conversation.

STOP Teaching Verb Conjugations

Hey, the 1980s called and they want their conjugations back! I'm not kidding. Verb conjugations should be a thing of the past.