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Welcome educators! In this week's episode of My Adventures in ESL, we're diving into how to use your summer intentionally by building simple, effective systems that will support you—and your students—all year long. Whether you're a first-year teacher or a veteran, setting up classroom systems during the summer isn't about perfection. It's about preparation. With the right tools and routines in place, you can avoid the chaos of survival mode and step into the new school year with clarity, calm, and confidence. You'll walk away with ideas for routines across the four language domains, how to create a newcomer welcome system, and strategies to establish goal-setting and feedback structures—all while giving yourself permission to start small and go at your own pace.

✨ Episode Summary: Welcome educators! In this inspiring episode of My Adventures in ESL, we're diving into one of the most valuable skills you can develop as an ESL teacher—flexibility. If you're feeling anxious or uncertain about the upcoming school year, know this: you are not alone. This episode is designed to help you build the mindset and strategies you need to embrace change with calm, clarity, and confidence. From real classroom stories to practical planning tips, you'll discover how to accept the unpredictable nature of teaching, visualize different scenarios, and build a strong support system. Whether it's sudden schedule shifts or unplanned new arrivals, you'll walk away feeling more prepared—and empowered—to handle whatever comes your way.

The Rule of 100 has been a game-changer in my personal and professional life. I would highly recommend using it for language learning purposes too. I learned it from Alex Hormozi.Want to take lessons with a tutor on my team? Visit my website!

In this video, I talk about how comparison can either inspire or discourage you when learning a language — and how I approach it to make sure my motivation doesn't suffer.

In this week's episode of My Adventures in ESL, we're exploring one of the most powerful tools you can use to support your English Language Learners: the student needs assessment. You'll learn what a needs assessment is, why it's crucial in an ESL setting, and how to effectively implement one in your own classroom. Whether you teach newcomers or long-term English learners, this episode will give you practical steps to better understand and serve your students' academic, emotional, and language development needs.

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!  In this episode, we're diving into meaningful ways to celebrate the achievements of your newcomer students—helping them build confidence, stay motivated, and feel valued in the classroom. As educators, we know the importance of encouragement, and today, I'll be sharing simple yet powerful strategies to uplift your students. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why celebrating newcomers is essential for their growth and motivation ✅ How to use positive phone calls home to strengthen student-teacher relationships ✅ The importance of recognizing life skills alongside academic achievements ✅ Creative ways to send home letters and postcards to encourage students ✅ How to implement a Student Spotlight to boost classroom morale Resources & Links Mentioned:

Send us a textAs language teachers, supporting and facilitating student output can be both rewarding and challenging. We know how excited students feel when they see what they can write and say in the target language. At the same time, we often view output as evidence of acquisition—yet that's not necessarily the case.Many times, students' output does not align with our expectations, leading to frustration, stress, and even anxiety for both students and teachers. That's why understanding the true role of output in language development is crucial.In Episode 138 of Growing with Proficiency The Podcast, we dive deep into this topic, exploring:✔️ The role of output in language acquisition.✔️ The importance of realistic expectations and appropriate support for student output.✔️ Carefully structured activities that support output without forcing it.✔️ Two powerful classroom activities shared by Esther Galo and Christina Margiore inside the Winter Conference of Growing With Proficiency: The Spanish Teacher Academy.

Welcome to this episode, where we dive into engaging lesson ideas for March! This month offers a wealth of opportunities to create meaningful learning experiences for your students. From celebrating Women's History Month and Poetry Month to exploring the arrival of spring, we've got you covered with creative ideas and actionable lesson plans. Episode Highlights:

In this episode of Special Education for Beginners, we're wrapping up our ESL series with practical, easy-to-implement strategies for supporting Dual Language Learners (DLLs) who also have IEPs.Throughout February, we've explored the challenges and best practices for working with the multilingual learners on our caseloads. This week, I'm sharing 7 actionable strategies to help your students access content, develop language skills, and build confidence.

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!  In this episode, we explore an important and often overlooked issue—identifying and supporting gifted English Language Learners (ELLs). Many multilingual students go unnoticed in gifted programs simply because traditional assessments don't account for their unique skills and potential. Join me as I share my personal experiences, insights, and actionable strategies to ensure that gifted ELs receive the recognition and support they deserve. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why ELLs are often overlooked in gifted identification ✅ The limitations of traditional gifted assessments ✅ Alternative ways to identify gifted ELs ✅ Strategies to challenge and engage gifted multilingual students in the classroom Resources & Links:

Welcome, educators! In today's episode, we're diving into impactful and engaging lesson ideas to help you plan for Black History Month. These lessons are designed to build background knowledge, strengthen reading comprehension, and encourage thoughtful discussions among your students. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to introduce Black History Month with engaging videos and read-alouds ✅ A simple Gallery Walk activity to encourage student interaction ✅ A Cause & Effect mini-lesson using historical events ✅ A Close Read strategy to develop listening and reading comprehension skills ✅ Writing prompts that help students reflect on the causes and effects of Black History Month ✅ How to take students on a virtual field trip to explore Black history museums Resources & Links:

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.   Testing season can be overwhelming for both ESL teachers and students, with multiple required assessments in a short period. In this episode, we're diving into strategies to help your students feel confident and prepared while ensuring you stay effective and energized. From test-taking strategies to self-care tips, you'll walk away with actionable steps to make this season smoother for everyone. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How to familiarize students with test formats to reduce anxiety ✔️ The importance of teaching key academic vocabulary for better comprehension ✔️ Practical test-taking strategies that empower students ✔️ The power of encouragement and celebrating progress ✔️ Self-care tips to keep you and your students motivated Resources & Links Mentioned:

Welcome to today's episode of the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! We're tackling some of the most common misconceptions about working with newcomer students and sharing practical strategies to help educators support their success. Episode Highlights: 1. Myth: Students Must Acquire Oral Language Before Literacy Misconception: "Students need to speak English fluently before engaging in literacy activities." Truth: Literacy-rich classrooms are key to helping students develop the academic language they need. Strategies: Teach text structures to help students understand academic language. Use scaffolding techniques, like breaking tasks into smaller steps or using visual aids. Create opportunities for students to actively participate in academic activities. 2. Myth: You Don't Need Special Training to Work with Language Learners Misconception: "Anyone with patience and kindness can effectively teach ESL students." Truth: Teaching English as a second language requires specialized skills and knowledge. Strategies: Pursue professional development opportunities like TESOL certifications or ESL workshops. Learn from experienced ESL educators through mentorship. Use targeted resources designed for language learners. Key Takeaways: Newcomer students benefit from literacy engagement and scaffolded academic opportunities, regardless of their oral language proficiency. Proper training equips educators with the tools to address the unique needs of language learners and avoid common teaching pitfalls. Resources Mentioned: Explore engaging ESL teaching tools and lesson plans at myadventuresinesl.com/store. Professional development opportunities like TESOL certification programs. If you're ready to dive deeper into today's topic, visit myadventuresinesl.com/store to access detailed lesson plans and resources. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for you! Join my monthly lesson planning club “The Close Read Club”. Each month you will have access to lesson plans that are ready to print and go! Click here to learn more or go to myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub. Thank you for being a dedicated educator and advocate for your students.  Keep shining and making a difference—one lesson, one conversation, and one smile at a time!  

In this video, I discuss the concept of cultural weightlessness and share how Taoist philosophy has shaped my language learning journey.

Welcome, educators! In this episode, we're sharing exciting ways to bring the Lunar New Year into your ESL classroom. From close reading strategies to hands-on activities, you'll find creative ideas to spark curiosity, foster cultural appreciation, and build essential language skills.   What's Inside This Episode: 1. Lunar New Year Close Read Discover how close reading can help ESL students unpack key vocabulary and phrases like "red envelopes," "lanterns," and "spring festival." Learn how to identify main ideas, analyze details, and draw inferences while exploring Lunar New Year traditions. Get a hands-on tip: Use a gallery walk with photos to engage students visually and encourage discussion. Resources Mentioned: Check out the Lunar New Year Close Read Lesson at myadventuresinesl.com/store for ready-to-use materials. 2. Red Envelope Writing Activity Explore the tradition of red envelopes (hongbao) and its significance in Lunar New Year celebrations. Activity Breakdown: Students create and decorate red envelopes. Write messages of good luck or gratitude using sentence starters like “I wish you…” or “May you have…” Exchange envelopes to practice speaking skills and spread positivity. Featured Resource: The Lucky Red Envelope by Vikki Zhang is a great story to introduce this activity. 3. Lantern Craft and Storytelling Dive into the cultural significance of lanterns during Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival. Activity Steps: Build background knowledge with read-alouds or videos. Create personalized paper lanterns with easy-to-find materials and free templates. Pair the craft with storytelling—students can retell a story or create their own inspired by their lantern. This activity strengthens both creative and language skills.     Additional Resources: Want more ideas and detailed lesson plans? Visit myadventuresinesl.com/store to access a comprehensive resource bundle, including two weeks' worth of lesson plans and activities to make Lunar New Year memorable for your students. Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for you! Join my monthly lesson planning club “The Close Read Club”. Each month you will have access to lesson plans that are ready to print and go! Click here to learn more or go to myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub.  

A new study explores how early childhood education and care services can reduce disparities in school readiness for dual language learners. Lisa Chamberlain, MD, MPH, and Philip Fisher, PhD, of Stanford University discuss strategies to improve school readiness with JAMA Pediatrics Editor in Chief Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH, and JAMA Pediatrics Associate Editor Alison Galbraith, MD, MPH. Related Content: School Readiness and Early Childhood Education and Care Services Among Dual Language Learners

 Welcome back, educators! In this episode, I'm sharing insights and strategies inspired by my recent experience at the TNTESOL conference in Nashville. From innovative math strategies to utilizing library resources and understanding translanguaging, you'll find actionable tips to enhance your teaching and support your language learners. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Math Strategies for Language Learners: How picture books can introduce math concepts and build background knowledge. The importance of making math tangible through real-life applications like schedules and word problems. Techniques such as math talk and discussion protocols to encourage language-rich interactions. Language Learning in the Library: Discover free state library resources like TNTEL.info that offer language learning apps, decodable books, and leveled texts in multiple languages. Learn how to share these valuable tools with parents and students to support language development at home. Translanguaging in the Classroom: Understand how translanguaging differs from translating and why it's an essential tool for language learners. Explore ways to intentionally incorporate translanguaging into your instruction to deepen student understanding. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Visit myadventuresinesl.com/store to download detailed lesson plans and engaging activities for your classroom. Check out TNTEL.info for free electronic library resources and see if similar resources are available in your state. Explore additional strategies on translanguaging by visiting the linked book and website in the episode. Thank You, Educators! Your dedication to your students' success is inspiring. I hope this episode gives you fresh ideas and tools to make your teaching even more impactful. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review if you found value in today's episode! Connect with Me: Website: myadventuresinesl.com Store: myadventuresinesl.com/store Are you tired of planning and looking for lessons for your Language Learners every week? If so, then I have the perfect option for you! Join my monthly lesson planning club “The Close Read Club”. Each month you will have access to lesson plans that are ready to print and go! Click here to learn more or go to myadventuresinesl.com/closereadclub.

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In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb (  @tmichaelwhalcomb  ) interviews Craig Ott. Tune in as they talk about "Why Biblical Language Learners Need A Living Language Approach & Common Barriers", faith, and more. This is an interview you don't want to miss! ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!   This week's episode is all about making your November lesson planning efficient and engaging for you Language Learners. We'll cover strategies and activity ideas for Veterans Day, Daylight Savings Time, Fall Festivals, and Hibernation.  Tune in to get inspired with hands-on, student-centered activities that save time while creating an impactful classroom experience.   In this episode, we discuss: Veterans Day Lesson Ideas: Start with a KWL chart to let students share what they know and want to know. Activity: Follow up with a read- aloud for GetEpic and have students write thank- you notes or design cards for local veterans. Daylight Savings Time  Discussion Starter: Introduce pros and cons of daylight savings and use this as an opportunity for opinion writing. Writing Activity: Guide students in writing their own opinion paragraphs with sentence frames and peer editing. Fall Festivals and Activities Leaf Observations: Have students observe, color and describe leaves using new vocabulary. Corn Maze Design: A creative math-based activity where students design their own corn maze on grid paper. Hibernation  Engaging Read- Aloud: Use “Over and Under” from GetEpic to explore animal hibernation. Crafts: Make hibernation-themed crafts to bring the lesson to life.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!    Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode     Visit myadenturesinesl.com/store to access detailed lesson plans, including two full weeks of November activities for your Language Learners.   Announcements   If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! You can also join our weekly newsletter for more tips, freebies,and resources. Find the link in our show notes or visit myadventuresinesl.com.     If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl

In this episode, we're diving into practical strategies for educators to find more time in their day to support students effectively. From analyzing how you spend your time to planning ahead, this episode is packed with tips to help you maximize your productivity.   We discuss:   Analyze Your Time   Track everything you do during the school day to get a clear picture of where your time is going. This exercise is eye-opening and helps reveal areas where you can save valuable minutes. For example, something as simple as streamlining student transitions can free up time for planning and prep. Balance Your Caseload   Managing a large caseload? We'll cover strategies to help balance the load by combining levels and grouping students strategically. Additionally, we'll discuss ways to reduce the frequency of sessions for advanced students, freeing up time to focus on students with greater needs.    Plan Ahead Planning ahead can make a huge difference in how smoothly your week goes. From setting a lesson plan a week in advance to scheduling blocks for specific tasks, having a clear plan makes it easier to prioritize and stay focused.    Fight Back Against Procrastination   Procrastination can derail even the best plans. Learn practical ways to overcome procrastination, like breaking tasks into manageable steps and prioritizing the most important ones first. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!    Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode   Prioritizing Planning with Trey myadventuresinesl.com/store Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

In this week's episode I'm talking about my new interactive workshop, which is all about the challenges that we can face as advanced language learners. We've got our language to a good level, but then, for whatever reason, we feel stuck and it's hard to move forward.We'll explore 5 challenges that you might be facing and what you can do to move past them.Talking about problems isn't fun, so I wanted to make it a bit more approachable and light-hearted. I also didn't want to make case studies with these 5 challenges in case anyone had the same name as the characters. So instead, we have 5 dogs. You can see the retriever in the picture here - she struggles with perfectionism. Does anyone relate to that? If you do, come along to the workshop!We also have 4 other dogs with different situations, so if you come, you'll discover whether you're more like the spaniel, the labrador, the German shepherd or the collie!Or maybe you'll have elements of more than one. As a language learner, I do!This is where you can find out more about the workshop on 28th November 2024 and book your place:https://englishwithkirsty.com/dogs-and-language-learners-tips-for-advanced-learners-to-get-unstuck/ And this is where you can listen to the episode on my site:https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode263/

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!   In this week's episode, we're sharing practical and effective strategies to help you transform your planning period and optimize your productivity.   In This Episode:   Introduction to Trey Browder: A licensed therapist and impact coach dedicated to helping educators achieve work-life balance and manage stress effectively.  The Importance of Understanding the “Why”: Trey explains why understanding the root of our challenges is crucial for personal and professional growth. Procrastination and Its Impact: Our host shares personal experiences with procrastination, revealing how it affected their work and personal life. Simple Strategies for Success: Trey shares actionable strategies that can help you overcome procrastination and enhance your planning process. Resources and Extras:   Don't forget to visit myadventuresinesl.com/store for engaging resources! A link to the PD certificate for 2 hours of professional development will be available at the end of this episode. Overcoming Overwhelm with Trey Trey Email: Treybrowder@yahoo.com Curriculum Guide Prioritization Grid   Join us as we explore how to maximize your planning period and cultivate a healthier work-life balance. Thank you for your dedication to your students and for tuning in!   Subscribe and Listen:   Don't miss out on future episodes where we explore more ways to enhance your teaching and elevate student engagement.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!   In this week's episode, we're diving into speaking and writing activities that you can easily incorporate into your lessons to help your students express themselves more effectively. These activities are designed to boost both listening and speaking skills while enhancing students' writing abilities.   In This Episode, You'll  Learn:    Simple and effective speaking activities to improve student communication skills and build confidence in group discussions and presentations. Writing prompts and exercises that promote creativity, structure, and fluency in student writing. How to blend listening and speaking activities to create more engaging, interactive lessons for students of all grade levels. Tips for managing these activities in the classroom to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate and improve.   Why These Activities Matter:   Developing strong speaking and writing skills is crucial for students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. This episode gives you practical strategies that will not only enhance your students' communication skills but also help them become more confident, critical thinkers.   Bonus Tips:   Be sure to listen for bonus tips on how to seamlessly integrate these activities into your daily lessons, ensuring that they're effective and easy to manage, regardless of your students' skill levels.   Resources and Extras:   Looking for more resources? Visit my website for additional lesson plans and activities to support your teaching goals: myadventuresinesl.com/store.   Subscribe and Listen:   Don't miss out on future episodes where we explore more ways to enhance your teaching and elevate student engagement.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!    Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl  

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!   Welcome, educators! In this week's episode, we are exploring practical tips and strategies for setting up effective literacy stations in your classroom. Literacy stations can make a huge difference in your students' learning experience by promoting independence, responsibility, and a variety of learning styles.   In This Episode, You'll Learn:   The advantages of using literacy stations, including: 1. Reducing the time and effort needed for setup 2. Encouraging student ownership of their learning environment 3. Freeing up time for teachers to focus on more challenging concepts with individual students Different types of literacy stations you can incorporate, such as listening, reading, vocabulary, writing, speaking, and teacher-led stations. Tips for setting up literacy stations to ensure they run smoothly: 1. Pre-plan your station activities for easy setup and flexibility 2. Offer 3-5 choices at each station to cater to different learning styles 3. Organize your stations thoughtfully using carts, folders, or other systems   We also discuss funding options for gathering supplies, from grants to gently used items, and how to stock your literacy stations effectively.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!    Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode   Visit myadventuresinesl.com/store to download engaging resources and access the full lesson plan bundle, which includes two weeks' worth of activities designed to make literacy stations a seamless part of your teaching.   Be sure to tune in for more strategies on empowering your students and streamlining your classroom routines!   Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast!   Today's podcast aims to provide you with simple and effective strategies you can use in your classroom to increase student engagement among your students. These may surprise you because we often think that adding some games increases student engagement. Let's dive into strategies you can use to improve student engagement among your Language Learners.    Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!    Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode - myadventuresinesl.com/store Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Send us a textIn this episode, Claudia sits down with Nelly Andrade-Hughes, an outstanding Spanish teacher  and author of many comprehensible readers and educational materials for Spanish classes, to dive into the art of creating comprehensible texts for language learners. If you're looking to improve your students' engagement and comprehension, this episode is for you!Key Takeaways:Why comprehensibility matters: Learn why students must be able to understand 98% of the text for true language acquisition.Strategies for writing effective texts: Nelly shares how to use high-frequency verbs, proper nouns, and cognates to build compelling stories.The importance of repetition: Discover how to ‘park' key information to ensure students acquire vocabulary without overwhelming them.Adapting content for different levels: From novice to intermediate, find out how to adjust sentence structure, vocabulary, and context to match your students' abilities.Balancing simplicity and engagement: Tips for keeping your text both comprehensible and compelling for middle and high school students.Books by Nelly Andrade-Hughes:Click here to access some of Nelly's booksMore resources:Back to School Bundle for Spanish ClassesGWP Spanish Teacher Academy Waiting ListGrowing With CI FB CommunityBlogTeacher Pay Teachers StoreI'm excited to share that the 2024 Klett World Languages Back 2 School Conference is now open, and the best part? It's asynchronous, so you can dive in at your own pace! I'll be there as one of the keynote speakers alongside the amazing Joe Dale, and we're joined by an incredible lineup of experts.Use code CLAUDIA for 30% off. Click here to get your ticket.

Do you remember what type of compliment made you happiest as a Japanese language learner? One of my students received such a compliment while traveling in Japan recently, and it made me very happy as well! Please check out this episode to find out more! This episode's vocab list: 今回のタイトルにあるように as mentioned in this episode's title 一番の誉め言葉 the best compliment 英語に関しては Regarding English 上手でも下手でもあまり気にならない they don't care whether it's good or bad 基本的に basically コメントしたくなる they will want to comment 旅行中 during their travel; while traveling 「日本のどこに住んでいるんですか」”Where do you live in Japan?” 日本に住んでいる人と同じぐらい日本語が上手だ They speak Japanese as good as foreigners who live in Japan. 嬉しかった誉め言葉 Compliments that made you happy

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.    Today's podcast aims to provide you with lesson ideas for September. This will help your planning and make things easier when you start brainstorming what to do for the upcoming month.   This podcast will provide you with 4 engaging ideas that you can use in your classroom this month.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Language Objective Guide Announcements If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.    It's the beginning of the school year and you are running out of lesson ideas.   In this week's episode, I will share a 5-day lesson plan that you can use during the beginning of the school year to help you learn more about your students.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Language Objective Guide If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl

Affirmations, or statements that affirm positive beliefs to you about you, are an excellent way to build yourself up. I use affirmations in many areas of my life, both general and specific, inlcuding language learning. They help remind me of my truth and keep me aligned with my morals and identity. Affirmations aren't about lying to ourselves or trying to fake it 'til we make it. They're about affirming true statements that we believe, at our core, so that we don't forget who we are, and that help us act in accordance with our true selves. Today's episode is full of meditative affirmations geared toward language learners. Have you ever considered what you believe about yourself as a language learner? Especially when things are stressful, and we feel like we're failing, we start to believe things that aren't true. We start to believe that we can't learn a language, that we're failures, that we're lazy, and so much more. These negative thoughts, while they feel true in the moment, aren't our real truths. Affirmations help keep us grounded in who we really are and in what we're really capable of. They pull us out of the negative spiral more quickly and remind us that negative moments don't define us. I hope you enjoy today's episode and are able to find many affirmations that you know are true to you. Take what you know to be true, what you really believe, and let that be a foundation of truth that you can tell yourself always, especially when you start feeling out of alignment with who you know yourself to be. Write out more affirmations that you know are true, and don't forget to be kind to yourself. If you want to read more about affirmations, here are a few sites to get you started: Using Affirmations (https://www.mindtools.com/air49f4/using-affirmations), from Mind Tools Positive Affirmations: Too Good to Be True? (https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/do-affirmations-work) by Crystal Raypole Affirmations: The Why, What, How, and What If? (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-relationships/201403/affirmations-the-why-what-how-and-what-if) by Kathryn Lively, PhD Where to find me: Love, Joy, and Languages Blog (https://lovejoyandlanguages.com/) All podcast episodes can be found at http://www.lovejoyandlanguagespodcast.com/. Instagram: @love.joyandlanguages X (Twitter): @LoveJoy_Lang

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.    Imagine it is the beginning of the school year and you are getting question after question about the ESL students at your school. The general education teachers also wonder how they can support the language learners.   In this week's episode, I will share the structure you need to design a back-to-school presentation that will support general education teachers on how to support language learners.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Language Objective Guide Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Small details sometimes matter when writing Chinese characters, but sometimes they don't. Figuring out which details to pay attention to is made harder by character variants and font differences! #learnchinese #chineselanguage #chinesefonts #languagelearning #chinesetips Link to article: Chinese character variants and font differences for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-character-variants-and-fonts-for-language-learners/ Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/ Learning simplified and traditional Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/simplified-and-traditional-chinese/ The History of Chinese Fonts (Skritter Chinese - YouTube): https://youtu.be/YyNWvS-Sauw?si=w_L75973oOQw1Ah6 Chinese variant character dictionary: https://dict.variants.moe.edu.tw/ Zi.tools: https://zi.tools/zi/ How to verify that you use the right Chinese font: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-verify-that-you-use-the-right-chinese-font/ Variant Chinese characters (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variant_Chinese_character More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Are you at the A2, B1, C1, or C2 level in Arabic? Test your skills with these structured sentences. Listen to the audio and see which level you find easy, challenging, or difficult to understand. For this exercise, I'll focus on sentences using the verb "لاحَظ" (to notice). If you are a member of my Patreon page, you will receive a verb table and a PDF of all the sentences in both English and Arabic. Follow these steps for this exercise: Listen to each level and determine your understanding. Write down the words, phrases, or sentences you comprehend in Arabic and their meanings in English. Pause at each level and replay the audio as needed. If you want to become a confident Arabic Speaker, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Khaled Nassra Method on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Let me Level Up Your Arabic. ⬇️ Check out my New Shop on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn Arabic with Khaled Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/learnarabicwithkhaled/shop ⬇️ To Buy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 4000 Most Spoken Words in Arabic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: All You Need to Reach Fluency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Colloquial Levantine Arabic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Khaled Nassra: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn Arabic While You Sleep with Biannual Sound Waves, Part 2: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here ⁠⁠⁠ Levantine Spoken Arabic Stories for Language Learners: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I've been studying Levantine Arabic for years and Khaled's podcast is definitely my favourite. He speaks clearly and slowly so I catch the new vocabulary much more easily than with other podcasts" Please rate and review my show if you relate to it! Your feedback helps me reach more people like you. Click here to give it a five-star rating and "Write a Review." Also, don't forget to follow the podcast for bonus episodes you won't want to miss!

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.    In this week's episode, I will share the structure you need to build your back-to-school lessons. These will consist of the core basics to help you plan for those first two weeks of school.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

In this episode, Leo Roux shares his journey as a queer language teacher. After getting his CELTA certificate and starting to work with students, he noticed something wasn't right. Eventually, he realized that he didn't feel comfortable sharing his queer identity in the ELT community. Partly, this is because most ELT materials are biased toward straightness. He decided that he wanted to create a safe learning space for the queer community. Now he is able to be himself and provide a safe environment for queer language learners to thrive. Queer English website

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.    In this week's episode, I will share strategies and tips on how you can avoid tenuous planning over the summer.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl

Habits are routines that become smooth and effortless with repetition. By developing the right habits for learning Chinese, you can learn more with less effort! #learnchinese #habit #routine #studymanagement Link to article: Habit hacking for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/habit-hacking-for-language-learners/ The best podcasts for learning Chinese in 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/ The cheapest and most convenient way to improve your spoken Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-cheapest-and-most-convenient-way-to-improve-your-spoken-chinese/ Diversified learning is smart learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diversified-learning-is-smart-learning/ Your slumps affect your language learning more than your flows: https://www.hackingchinese.com/your-slumps-affect-your-language-learning-more-than-your-flows/ Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/ Skritter Review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/ Make sure listening isn't a practical problem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/make-sure-that-listening-is-not-a-practical-problem/ How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation/ Chinese vocabulary challenge, June 2024: http://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

If you are a new listener to My Adventures in ESL, I would love to hear from you. Please visit My Adventures in ESL and let me know how I can help you today! In this episode, you will learn: Strategies to get you ready for your Language Learners Tips to create a welcome environment for your students Subscribe to My Adventures in ESL to get updates about new episodes and special bonuses. Download the Ultimate ESL Teacher Guide to give you more simple and effective steps to prepare for the school year.

Today, we're diving into Lesson 3 of our series, "Building Up Sentences in Levantine Arabic: For Beginners (A1-A2)." Make sure to check out the previous two lessons, parts 1 and 2, to grasp the full context. I've utilized a method of repeated exposure to facilitate natural and effortless learning and memorization. By combining listening and reading, the most powerful tools for achieving fluency in Arabic, you'll progress smoothly and surely. For full transcripts, lesson notes, and downloads, consider upgrading to my Patreon page. To access the PDF version of this podcast and more, please visit https://patreon.com/learnarabicwithkh. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/learnarabicwithkh...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Where you can also get Arabic Story Transcripts, Vocabulary Lists, Audio Files, Verb Table Conjugation, Arabic Phases, and Short Videos. Ways to Support The Podcast 1. Buy me a coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/khaledna...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.golearnarabiconline.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Buy my book, "Levantine Spoken Arabic Stories for Language Learners" on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Levantine-Spok...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 3. Purchase the latest version of my 2022 Levantine Arabic book on Amazon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Colloquial-Lev...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Thank you to everyone who is supporting my educational project on Patreon. I appreciate your help in making this project possible. Khaled Nassra Director and Cultural Adviser  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fluentinsixmonths.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.fluentinsixmonths.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Whatsapp:+44 7468454674 Mobile:+44 7552233597 Office: +44 20 7193 8462 

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Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.    In this week's episode, I will share strategies and tips on how you can stand out when applying for interviews.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 72 My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Welcome to the My Adventures in ESL Podcast! I want to encourage you to take the time to explore the podcast and my website My Adventures in ESL.     In this week's episode, I will share lesson ideas that you can use during those days and weeks that you are testing.   Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Adventures in ESL!   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode My Adventures in ESL Store Close Read Club (Monthly Curriculum) Announcements   If you are looking for a community of dedicated and motivated educators, who support Language Learners, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresinesl 

Michael Migizi Sullivan Sr. is a lifelong student of the Ojibwe language, father, husband, ceremonial drum keeper of the Ojibwe, powwow emcee, up-and-coming storyteller, and teacher of the Ojibwe language. Dr. Sullivan earned his doctorate in linguistics at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, working under the tutelage of Larry Amik Smallwood as his main language consultant and Dr. John D. Nichols. Dr. Sullivan is the Faculty Director of Native American Studies at the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College on his home reservation of Lac Courte Oreilles, where he teaches the intricacies of the Ojibwe language that he learned from Amik. In today's episode, we hear about Dr. Sullivan's editing role in his new book release Plums or Nuts, a collection of Ojibwe stories of Anishinaabe Humor told by his friend and mentor the late Larry Amik Smallwood. We hear why Michael's drive to work closely with the elders in his community became a pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of his career. Dr. Sullivan shares stories of how he continues to uplift his students inspiring them to set goals while navigating them through the immense pressures of learning the Ojibwe language. 

Eric Bowers is a Mortgage Lender and is also writing a novel in his spare time. In this episode we dive into how he uses the iPad Air 5th generation as his computer to manage his work. Some of the apps discussed include: iA Writer, Tot, Amazon Workspace, Shortcuts, Cardhop, Fantastical, OmniFocus 4, Focus, Linea, OmniOutliner, MindNode, Pcalc, Day One, Triode, OmniPlan, OmniGraffle, Ivory, and Mercury Weather. This episode is sponsored by Glisten. Glisten is the "Good Listen" podcast app for Language Learners. It's all you need to immerse yourself in a language, on the path to becoming fluent. Learn more at www.glisten.ist. Download Glisten now for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Links:https://www.bowersvoice.comhttps://techhub.social/@eabowersChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:03: Support the Podcast00:01:51: Eric Bowers00:05:28: Current iPad Setup00:07:25: Mortgage Lending00:09:39: Air vs 11" Pro00:13:02: Apple Pencil00:14:57: How do you use the Mac?00:16:20: iA Writer00:16:58: Tot00:19:37: Amazon Workspace00:22:32: Shortcuts00:27:04: Cardhop00:29:29: Changing task managers?00:34:40: Contexts00:36:07: OmniFocus 400:37:39: Sponsor: Glisten00:39:34: Fantastical00:44:30: Focus app00:47:11: Time tracking00:47:53: Linea00:50:10: OmniOutliner and MindNode00:52:19: Cellular Data00:53:17: Mail app00:55:31: Pcalc00:56:07: Day One00:57:19: Triode00:58:28: Writing the book01:00:39: Final output on iPad?01:02:03: Book Cover Art01:02:58: Audio recordings01:04:34: Print01:06:59: Synopsis01:07:33: BowersVoice.com01:07:52: OmniPlan and OmniGraffle01:10:46: Ivory01:11:19: Mercury Weather01:12:12: Mastodon01:13:10: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wes Hilliard is an Assistant Editor for Apple Insider and the Co-host of the Apple Insider Podcast. Wes began his journey of using the iPad as his primary computer in 2019 and spent two years exclusively relying on the iPad. He gave the 14” M1 MacBook Pro a try but found it to be overkill, opting to return to the iPad as his primary computer. In this episode, we delve into that journey, exploring the accessories he uses with the iPad and the apps he relies on for his work at Apple Insider. We also extensively discuss his experiments with game streaming using Camo on the iPad. Wes is also a fan of the iPad mini, and discuss what role that iPad has alongside the iPad Pro.This episode is sponsored by Glisten. Glisten is the "Good Listen" podcast app for Language Learners. It's all you need to immerse yourself in a language, on the path to becoming fluent. Learn more at www.glisten.ist. Download Glisten now for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch.Bonus content and early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Bonus content and early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Links:Wes's Bio: https://appleinsider.com/editor/wesley+hilliardApple Insider Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appleinsider-podcast/id963144241Apple Insider Inside: https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-16Asus Capture Card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096PPYZXVNintendo Switch Dock Mini: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B76QTCVQLogitech Headset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PDFBJZDKuxiu iPad Stand Review: https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/29/kuxiu-x36-ipad-foldable-magnetic-stand-review-a-must-have-ipad-desk-accessoryChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:29: Support the Podcast00:02:19: Wes Hilliard00:13:31: Current iPad Pro Setup00:23:34: Future iPads00:24:13: Tasks for the iPad Pro00:30:50: The Wiki00:34:07: Big Stories?00:36:12: Your Time with the Mac00:49:32: Sponsor - Glisten00:51:38: Game Streaming01:15:08: What would we change about iPad?01:20:37: Apple Vision Pro01:27:26: What industry should Apple disrupt next?01:31:13: Where can people follow you online?01:36:02: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Birchler is a UI/UX designer at NMI and makes videos over on A Better Computer. Learn more about Matt at www.birchtree.me. Matt joins the podcast once again for our annual non-iPad episode this year diving into a retrospective on the Apple Watch. This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Glisten. Glisten is the "Good Listen" podcast app for Language Learners. It's all you need to immerse yourself in a language, on the path to becoming fluent. Learn more at www.glisten.ist. Download Glisten now for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Bonus content and early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Bonus content and early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts! Subscribe today to get instant access to iPad Possibilities, iPad Ponderings, and iPad Historia!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Live Video Recording: https://youtube.com/live/mlrdAOoQxJkLinks:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/glisten-language-podcasts/id6447008785https://birchtree.mehttps://youtube.com/@abettercomputerhttps://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-3-the-birchtree-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-4-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-5-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-6-the-birchtree-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-7-the-birchtree-review/https://birchtree.me/blog/watchos-8-the-a-better-computer-review/Chapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:14: Support the Podcast00:01:38: Matt Birchler00:05:35: The Original00:18:47: Series 1 and 200:22:44: Series 300:26:51: Series 400:33:22: Series 500:38:00: Sponsor - Glisten00:39:37: Series 600:46:24: SE (First Generation)00:47:18: Series 700:56:36: Series 8/Ultra 1/SE 201:06:56: Series 9 and Ultra 201:13:47: Final Thoughts01:17:59: Where can people find you online?01:18:24: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the magic of vocabulary development through GAMES!On episode 104 of the Equipping ELLs podcast we are exploring 25 engaging games designed to supercharge vocabulary learning among your ELLs. Uncover the educational benefits games offer, from sharpening concentration and problem-solving skills to improving memory, speaking, and reading abilities. In this episode, Beth shares 25 games, categorized by language proficiency level. The list includes a new spin on classic favorites like Bingo and Pictionary and strategic challenges like Scategories and Upwords. And listen in for Beth's list of no-prep games that you can play any time with ZERO supplies or preparation!Playing games not only enhances vocabulary development but also fosters a fun learning environment for your students. Trust us, your students will want you to listen to this one! ;)Resources: ⁠⁠⁠Join the Equipping ELLs MembershipShop our TpT Store[FREEBIE!] Pop! Vocabulary GameGreat tech tools to help with vocabulary development