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Tips, Tools and Resources for world language teachers who want their students to rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.

  1. Be Intentional With Your Planning

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    Be Intentional With Your Planning

    #214 Do your lessons ever feel like a mix of good activities that just don’t quite connect? You’re not alone—and it’s frustrating when all your effort doesn’t lead to real language growth. In this episode, we talk about how planning intentionally from the first input to the final assessment so everything works together to build proficiency. You’ll get practical ideas, a clear framework, and a fresh approach that makes planning easier and more effective. So, let's jump in. Topics in this Episode: We have to start planning with the end goal of communication in mind, not the content, not the textbook unit, not even the grammar point. But communication. When we think about what students need to be able to do with language—what they’ll say, write, listen to, and read—and then work backwards from there, everything starts to click into place.This is the foundation of backward design and intentional planning.Classroom startegies: Start with the “I Can” StatementsAlign the Input, Tasks, and AssessmentReady For Tomorrow Quick Win PD Course:  Intentional Planning for Proficiency: From Input to Assessment. A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    19 min
  2. Ready For Tomorrow Quick Wins

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    Ready For Tomorrow Quick Wins

    #213 Are you always looking for better ways to support your language learners? That’s probably why you listen to this podcast—because you care about teaching. But time is limited, and sometimes you just need a quick, practical idea you can try tomorrow. That’s exactly why I created the Ready for Tomorrow Quick Win PD series. In this episode, I’ll walk you through these short, focused courses designed specifically for world language teachers—with real classroom strategies that actually stick. Take a look at the courses! What Is the Ready for Tomorrow Series? A collection of 30-minute mini-courses for world language teachers.Focused on quick wins—you can watch today and use it in class tomorrow.Includes: A short, focused audio lesson (like a podcast episode with visuals), Printable note sheet, Planning templates, Proficiency-level examples, Reflection prompts, Certificate of completionTake a look at the courses! What Makes These Different? Specifically for language teachers. No need to adapt or translate strategies from other content areas.Truly actionable. Not theory-heavy or overwhelming.Efficient and practical. Just 30 minutes each.Flexible. Learn anytime, anywhere.Made for teachers like you. Focused on your goals, your learners, your classroom realities.Pricing and Access Options Each course is available individually for $10.Or grab the growing bundle (20% Discount):Take a look at the courses! A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    14 min
  3. Setting Goals for Students and Teachers

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    Setting Goals for Students and Teachers

    #212 Are your goals for this year focused on what you’ll teach or what your students will be able to do with the language? In this episode, we’re talking about goal setting, for you and your students, in a way that’s centered on language proficiency, not just study habits or behavior. I’ll walk you through a practical framework to set meaningful goals that set you up and your students up for a year that’s focused, communicative, and confidence-building. Topics in this Episode:  why student goal setting is importantSMART goals and proficiency-based goalswhy teacher goal setting is importantchoosing a focus area for setting teacher goalssuggestions for keeping goals active throughout the school yearStudent Goal Setting Sheets A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    25 min
  4. A Simple Way For Students to Understand Language Proficiency

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    A Simple Way For Students to Understand Language Proficiency

    #211 Do your students know exactly what they can do in the target language? If you asked them right now, could they tell you their current proficiency level and the specific skills they’re working toward? In my experience, when students understand the proficiency path, they take ownership of their progress in a very meaningful and personal way. In this episode, I share how I help students visualize and track their growth using a Path to Proficiency Wall and how you can do the same in your classroom. Topics in this Episode:  make  proficiency levels clear and student-friendlyhow to use text type and functions to explain growthdesign a Path to Proficiency Wall for your classroomhelp students self-assess and set goalsuse the wall to guide family and student conversationshow shift feedback toward leveling up instead of gradesSee an example and get your own Proficiency Path A Few Ways We Can Work Together: Ready For Tomorrow Quick Win PD for Individual TeachersOn-Site or Virtual Workshops for Language DepartmentsSelf-Paced Program for For Language DepartmentsConnect With Me & The World Language Classroom Community: Website: wlclassrom.comInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook Group: World Language ClassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomLinkedIn: Joshua CabralBluesky: /wlclassroom.bsky.sociaX (Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    16 min
  5. Revisit CI Activities and Planning for Proficiency

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    Revisit CI Activities and Planning for Proficiency

    #210 This is episode 6 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning next week on August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday.  For today we take a look back at some activities that you can use as you begin the school year.  In episode 180 I tell you about lots of CI activities that you can use tight away and in episode 202 I talk about the free guide I created for planning and teaching toward proficiency. Episodes: 180: CI Activities You Can Do Today202: Planning and Teaching for ProficiencyConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:  wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely. ______________________________ Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast. ______________________________ Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.   Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    7 min
  6. Revisit Calendar Talk and Special Person Interviews

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    Revisit Calendar Talk and Special Person Interviews

    #209 This is episode 5 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday.  For today we take a look back at a few CI strategies. In episode 170 I speak with John Sifert about calendar talk and in episode 170 I discuss special person interviews with Bryce Hedstrom.  Episodes: 170: Calendar Talk is More Than Just Calendars with John Sifert179: Special Person Interviews with Bryce HedstromConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:  wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely. ______________________________ Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast. ______________________________ Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.   Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    4 min
  7. Revisit the Leveling Up Coaching Episodes

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    Revisit the Leveling Up Coaching Episodes

    #208 This is episode 4 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday.  For today we take a look back at 3 Leveling Up Coaching episodes.  Episode 165 about supporting target language, episode 169 about student choice and episode 174 about cohesive lessons and flow in the classroom.  Episodes: 165: Support Target Language Use in the Classroom169: Student Choice in the Language Classroom174: Cohesive Lessons and Flow in Class RoutinesConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:  wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely. ______________________________ Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast. ______________________________ Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.   Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    7 min
  8. Revisit Working Smarter and AI Tools

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    Revisit Working Smarter and AI Tools

    #207 This is episode 3 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday.  For today we take a look back at episode 163 where I talked about working smarter and not harder with Amy Marshall and episode 183 where I talked with Noemi Rodriguez about supporting students with AI tools. Episodes: 163: Work Smarter, Not Harder with Amy Marshall183: Supporting Students with AI tools with Noemi Rodriguez  Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:  wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely. ______________________________ Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast. ______________________________ Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.   Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

    5 min
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Tips, Tools and Resources for world language teachers who want their students to rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.

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    Joshua Cabral, French, Spanish and World Language Teaching Ideas
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