Marta Ruiz Yedinak, a Spanish National Board Certified Teacher, uses basic to intermediate level Spanish to tell stories and talk about everyday topics. Second language acquisition takes place through comprehensible input, and when the topics are interesting and compelling to the learner, it happens almost without awareness. Sit back, enjoy, and improve your Spanish listening skills! Join the Facebook group for collaboration!
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Second Language Acquisition Podcasts
Where world language teachers gather to transition to proficiency oriented instruction through comprehensible input. All through practical, real-life, teacher-friendly ideas that make teaching language more joyful! Hosted by Devon of La Libre Language Learning.
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Join Ben (he/him), Bryan (he/they), and Bill (he/him) as they Gaslight (reflect), Gatekeep (read research), and Girlboss (share successes) language teaching!
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Marina and Jeremiah − language teachers, learners, and scholars − take a deep dive into the theory and practice of language acquisition that's backed by the latest research in the field. So whether you're learning your second language or tenth language, you're sure to learn something new.
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Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other? Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input? If you are, you're in the right place. Let's start this journey together. He ...
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Dive deep into the practical applications of artificial intelligence with AI in 60 Seconds: The 10-min Podcast version. Our expert host, Elizabeth, an AI-generated team member at AI4SP, and our CEO, Luis Salazar (yeah, an old-fashioned human) unpack and discuss exclusive insights derived from AI4SP's popular newsletter, delivering a comprehensive exploration of AI trends based on over 250 million data points from 25 countries. In each 10-minute episode, we break down the real-world impact of ...
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This is a podcast for teacher, students, and anyone interested in how to acquire a second language.
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"Conversations about Language Teaching" is a podcast of unscripted discussions of language teaching, drawing on both research and classroom & online language teaching. If you like thinking deeply about issues of classroom language teaching and how those relate to research and theory, this podcast might be for you. Reed & Diane, the hosts, base our knowledge of language teaching on research we've read & done, theoretical views of language acquisition, our experiences as language teachers and ...
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*The* call-in talk show with a touch of comedy for those interested in second language acquisition and language teaching. Hosted by Bill VanPatten.
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“Why live an ordinary life, when you can live an extraordinary one?” Tony Robbins, the #1 Life and Business Strategist, has helped over 50 million people from 100 countries create real and lasting change in their lives. In this podcast, he shares proven strategies and tactics so you, too, can achieve massive results in your business, relationships, health and finances. In addition to excerpts from his signature events and other exclusive, never-before-released audio content, Tony and his tea ...
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This is a podcast for Language Educators and Language Teacher-Entrepreneurs where we discuss all things related to Second Language Acquisition, Teaching, and Research.
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Join us each week as we discuss various topics related to immersion learning, the Refold community and second language acquisition! The topics are chosen by popular vote each week in the Refold Central Discord Server!
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A podcast about ELT, SLA and other stuff by members of the Barcelona cooperative SLB.
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Learning Languages in society with Gabi is your podcasting and blogging go-to resource especially designed for advanced language learners like you so that you can feel better integrated in a new linguistic and social environment with the help of sociolinguistics. By listening to this podcast you will: 1. Find useful tips to keep up the high level you have achieved in your favorite languages and brush up on your language skills. 2. Learn how to decode the linguistic and cultural intricacies o ...
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Set in 19th century Russia, The Brothers Karamazov (Russian: Братья Карамазовы) is the last novel written by the illustrious author Fyodor Dostoyevsky who died a few months before the book's publication. The deeply philosophical and passionate novel tells the story of Fyodor Karamazov, an immoral debauch whose sole aim in life is the acquisition of wealth. Twice married, he has three sons whose welfare and upbringing, he cares nothing about. At the beginning of the story, Dimitri Karamazov, ...
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Episode 153: Back To School Series: Planning a Sustainable Year in the World Language Classroom: Five Steps for Success
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30:02Send us a text Planning for a new school year can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to create a class centered on communication and proficiency, not grammar features. In this episode, I walk you through five intentional steps to help you map out your year with clarity and sustainability. You’ll learn how to prioritize compelling inpu…
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Episodio 152: 5 claves para comenzar el año escolar con claridad, conexión y sostenibilidad
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49:46Send us a text ¿Tienes todo listo para un nuevo año escolar que no solo funcione, sino que se sienta bien? En este episodio te comparto las 5 claves esenciales para un regreso a clases intencional, humano y sostenible en tu clase de español. En vez de empezar en modo “supervivencia”, este año te invito a comenzar con claridad, conexión y propósito.…
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Episode 151: Back to School in the World Language Classroom: 3 Pillars to Build a Sustainable Language Classroom
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56:56Send us a text As we step into a new school year, one word guides everything: sustainability. In this first episode of a 4-part summer series, I’m breaking down the key to a successful and sustainable language class—one that doesn't run on exhaustion. You’ll learn about the 3 essential pillars that create a joyful, communicative, and manageable cla…
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Welcome to another episode of ¡Cuéntame!, the Spanish podcast created especially for beginner learners. In this episode, host Marta shares part 4 of her personal story in Spanish — this time, focusing on her life after college and the challenges she faced trying to be productiva. As always, there are two versions of this episode. First, you'll hear…
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Why AI Should Say ‘I’m Not Sure’ — And How That Builds Trust
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10:25Share your thoughts with us Despite headlines about AI regulations and risks, the average user experience hasn't changed, creating a trust crisis as most people remain AI beginners, unable to identify misinformation. We've discovered that implementing confidence transparency—showing how sure AI is about its answers and why—transforms user engagemen…
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What 99% of Investors Don’t Know About GP Stakes with Michael Rees
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1:04:50Welcome to the second episode of The Holy Grail of Investing podcast! In this fascinating conversation, my co-hosts ChristopherZook and Mark Wade of CAZ Investments, sit down with Michael Rees, Co-President of Blue Owl Capital to unpack the asset class known as GP Stakes. This strategy has grown geometrically over the past decade and is rapidly bec…
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🎧 Episode 198: Mi vida – Part 3: La universidad In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta shares the ups and downs of her college years. From exploring dentistry and chemistry to discovering a passion for computer science—and ultimately finding her calling in Communications—her journey is full of relatable twists, doubts, and aha moments. She reflects o…
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Episode 150: Teaching with ADHD: Real Talk, Tools, and Compassion with Annabelle Williamson & Bertha Delgadillo
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1:02:47Send us a text This episode is a different kind of conversation—one that goes beneath the surface and straight to the heart. 💛 In this episode of Growing With Proficiency, the Podcast, I’m joined by two great friends and incredible educators, Annabelle Williamson (La Maestra Loca) and Bertha Delgadillo. Together, we open up about a topic that many …
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15 Common Target Language Mistakes & How to Fix Them
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1:07:12Send us a text This is a special insider episode where you get to see what it's like to be a part of the Practical Proficiency Network! Join us for this amazing insider look and masterclass workshop on target language. Find out more about the Practical Proficiency Network here: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.mykajabi.com/join-practical-proficiency…
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🎧 Episode 197: Mi vida - Part 2: La adolescencia In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta continues sharing her life story—this time focusing on her teenage years. She reflects on the joys of high school, her love of language learning, and the challenges of growing up in a conservative family. From movie nights with friends to strict rules at home, lis…
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In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes Spanish learners on a heartfelt and humorous journey through her childhood in the coastal city of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. From being a top student to getting into a bit of mischief—like passing notes, saying bad words, and even bringing cigarettes to school—Marta shares it all with honesty and charm. Desp…
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Middle School Magic: Teaching Tips & Curriculum Must-Haves for Middle School with Sonrisas Spanish
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1:00:34Send us a text Ever wondered why teaching Spanish to middle schoolers requires such a unique approach? In this episode, we dive deep with Brooks from Sonrisas Spanish into the fascinating developmental sweet spot of middle school language learning. Brooks from Sonrisas Spanish is here today to chat all things middle school Spanish curriculum and cl…
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Welcome to ¡Cuéntame!, a podcast designed especially for Spanish learners who want to improve their listening skills through real stories and authentic topics—in real Spanish! In Episode 195, host Marta talks about a powerful emotion that keeps us going during difficult times: hope—la esperanza. This podcast episodes include two versions to support…
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Episode 149: What to Do When Your School No Longer Feels Like a Safe Place
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39:41Send us a text This isn’t your typical episode about strategies or games. Today, we’re talking about something real, something we don’t say out loud enough in our teacher circles: What do you do when your school no longer feels like home? I’m joined by the amazing Kia D. London, a world language educator and returning guest, who opens up about the …
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Share your thoughts with us While 75% of enterprises use AI in core operations, fewer than 20% have proper management protocols, costing companies millions in lost opportunity and inefficiency. We expose why the "deploy-and-forget" approach to AI is leadership malpractice and share frameworks for managing AI systems effectively. Managing AI require…
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From Teaching on An Island to Transforming Her Program: Diane's Teacher Story & PPN Member Experience
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46:49Send us a text Ever felt like the lone Spanish teacher on an island, wondering if everyone else has figured out the secret to effortless curriculum mapping? You're not alone. In this heartfelt conversation, veteran teacher Diane opens up about her 23-year journey teaching Spanish and the transformative power of finding professional community. Today…
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Re-Release Episode 84: One of the Most Downloaded Episodes of Growing With Proficiency — The Power of Reading with Dr. Stephen Krashen
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38:31Send us a text In a season when we just can't do it all, having clarity about what truly impacts our students’ proficiency journey is key. And this episode? It's the one you’ll want to replay over and over again. This conversation with Dr. Stephen Krashen is one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast—and for good reason. Dr. Krashen, the ar…
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Stop Searching for Happiness - Start Creating It with Sister Shivani
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1:02:37What if happiness wasn’t just a fleeting feeling, but our natural state of being? In this powerful and heart-opening session, Sister Shivani, Brahma Kumaris Spiritual Teacher and host of “Happiness Unlimited,” shares a deeply transformative message from Tony and Sage Robbins' 2024 Date with Destiny stage in Abu Dhabi—a spiritual wake-up call to rec…
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Re-Release Episode 37: Discover the Power of the S.T.E.P. Protocol for Your Language Class
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16:17Send us a text In this re-released episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful practices I started a few years ago—and yes, I still use it today! It's called the S.T.E.P. Forward Protocol, a simple yet transformative 4-step process to help you reflect, reset, and refocus your teaching at any point in the year. In this episode, I break down each p…
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AI's Real Threat: It's Not Just Your Job, It's Your Judgment
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11:47Share your thoughts with us AI4SP insights from 100,000 global assessments show that 70% of people can't identify misinformation, while entry-level jobs face 25-35% automation. The real crisis? We're unprepared to evaluate the AI systems reshaping our world. Over 100,000 people across 70 countries completed AI4SP's Digital Skills Compass assessment…
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Tony Robbins x Robert Smith: The Power of the Playbook - Making Great Companies Extraordinary
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1:14:30Welcome to the debut episode of The Holy Grail of Investing, a new podcast from Tony Robbins and Christopher Zook, inspired by their #1 New York Times bestselling book. In this premier conversation, we sit down with Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, to explore how he built one of the most successful private equit…
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🎙️ Episode 194: Artificial Intelligence In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta dives into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. What is AI? How does it work? And more importantly, how do we use it responsibly? From Siri to ChatGPT, this episode explores how AI is part of our daily lives, the benefits it offers, and the concerns it raises.…
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You’ve Lost the Fire... Here’s How You Reignite It | FULL Tony Robbins Intervention
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54:42Have you ever felt torn between who you are... and who you used to be? Inside all of us live competing identities—conflicting desires, beliefs, and values. True growth begins not by choosing one or the other, but by learning to honor and integrate them with compassion and clarity. In this powerful intervention from Date with Destiny 2024, Tony Robb…
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Re-Release Episode 35: Easy, Fun, Low-Prep Games for the End of the Year (with Dahiana Castro)
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32:38Send us a text There’s nothing like a good game to bring life back into your classroom—especially when everyone (including you) is counting down the days to summer 🌞. In this conversation, I’m joined by my friend and amazing teacher, Dahiana Castro, to talk about simple, low-prep, and super engaging games you can use right now—yes, even if you feel…
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🎓 Episode 193: Tips for Graduates In this special episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta shares six powerful and inspiring tips for graduates—but these lessons are helpful for anyone at any stage of life. From perseverance to self-care and authenticity, each piece of advice is designed to motivate and uplift. Whether you're graduating or just navigating life…
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Authentic Assessment: Replacing Final Exams with Language Portfolios
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28:46Send us a text Are you tired of watching your language students cram for final exams only to forget everything a week later? It's time to revolutionize your assessment approach with something that actually measures what matters: what students can DO with the language they've acquired. Get the portfolio only available in the Practical Proficiency Cu…
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Re-Release Episode 94: Card Talk with a Twist: An Activity That Builds Community and Boosts Comprehension
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14:42Send us a text Are you looking for an interactive and engaging activity to boost your students' participation and build a strong classroom community at the end of the school year? In this episode of "Growing With Proficiency, the podcast," we explore a unique twist on the popular Card Talk activity that my students absolutely loved! In this activit…
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Why the Service Sector Could Be AI's Biggest Winner
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10:20Share your thoughts with us The AI revolution is happening not in Silicon Valley but in unexpected places like roofing contractors, physical therapists, and local service businesses worldwide. Service businesses implementing AI are seeing 20-30% operational cost reductions while creating 15-20% net job growth by reinvesting savings into market expa…
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My FAVE Speaking Activity for World Language Classes: "And you" & How to Play
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24:02Send us a text The "And You" game transforms speaking practice in world language classrooms, helping students overcome anxiety while having fun with movement and authentic communication. • Based on a college orientation icebreaker game that needs minimal preparation • Students form a circle with placeholders, with one person in the middle making a …
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References The Motivated Classroom Podcast Carrie Toth and the Huellas curriculum Voces Digital Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors
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Send us a text Episode 30 Show Notes -- Purposes for Picture Talk Link to Cheng & Tsui webinar (mentioned by Diane as included Picture Talk): https://youtu.be/HinXS0n762g eBook (includes both ‘levels’ of Picture Talk Diane described) https://cheng-tsui.publishercart.com/product/comprehension-based-chinese-ebook/ Hawaii Department of Education https…
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Episode 148: Avoiding Teacher Burnout: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner
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33:53Send us a text Are you ending the year feeling tired, disconnected, or wondering if all your hard work made a difference? In this episode, I’m opening up about five things I wish I had known earlier in my teaching career — before burnout crept in. These aren’t just reflective lessons; they’re practical shifts that helped me move from survival mode …
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The Unexpected Link Between Neuroscience, Spirituality & Happiness | Andrew Newberg, MD
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1:04:30Is your brain the secret key to spiritual development and happiness? In this live presentation recorded at Tony & Sage Robbins’ 2024 Platinum Partners Happiness Event in Abu Dhabi, neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, M.D. explores “The Spiritual Brain: The Link Between Spirituality, Sexuality, and Happiness.” Drawing on cutting-edge fMRI and PET scans, …
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NEWS: #EQUIPOGATO HAS WON THE CONTEST! 🎙️Episode 192: Adopt or Buy a Pet? In this episode, Marta invites listeners to reflect on the ways we choose to bring a pet into our lives. Is it better to adopt or to buy a pet? Why do we choose one over the other, and what impact does that decision have? Marta shares personal experiences—both buying and late…
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Episode 147: How to Turn End-of-Year Assessments Into a Celebration of Growth
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30:15Send us a text Do your assessments reflect the full journey your students have taken with you this year? In this episode, I reflect on how end-of-year assessments can do more. They can be an opportunity to celebrate all the meaningful interactions, cultural insights, and personal growth that have happened in our classrooms. Inspired by a powerful q…
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Why are we afraid of having "bad grammar?"
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42:30In this episode, we’re asking why so many of us treat grammar mistakes like moral failures instead of what they actually are: a totally normal part of learning. We’ll dig into the shame spiral that comes with making errors, how it holds us back, and why grammar isn't as cut and dry as you might think. New episodes every month! Transcripts available…
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Gaslight Defining Dynamic Assessment Examples from Language Teaching Formative Assessment in the Classroom How are we responsive in our assessments? Gatekeep - Najjarpour and Salimi: “Navigating Mindset Trajectories: Exploring EFL Teachers’ Evolution in Embracing Dynamic and Summative Assessment in the Language Classroom” Dynamic Assessment Girlbos…
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Talent Acquisition in the AI Age: It's Not Hiring, It's M&A
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12:31Share your thoughts with us The traditional hiring process is evolving from evaluating individual candidates to acquiring human-AI production units. Companies now view candidates as mini-mergers and acquisitions opportunities, valuing those who bring AI agents as part of their professional portfolio. Organizations are specifically seeking candidate…
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Episodio 146 – Planear con propósito: Cómo diseñar una unidad comunicativa paso a paso
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31:33Send us a text ¿Quieres planear tu próxima unidad sin caer en el “más de lo mismo”? En este episodio te llevo paso a paso por cómo diseño una unidad comunicativa, usando el idioma como vehículo para explorar el mundo, no como el objetivo en sí. Te comparto el marco de Creciendo con Competencia que utilizo —un enfoque que va más allá de enseñar estr…
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Tony Robbins' Untold Story of His Childhood with Randall Kaplan
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1:34:39What does it really take to create global impact? This episode features Tony Robbins’ January 2025 appearance on In Search of Excellence, hosted by Randall Kaplan. Tony and Randall sit down for a deep and revealing conversation about the journey behind one of the world’s most influential lives. Tony opens up about his early struggles—growing up in …
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Send us a text Episode 29 Show Notes - Rethinking Authenticity Hasegawa, A. (2018). Understanding task‐in‐process through the lens of laughter: Activity designs, instructional materials, learner orientations, and interpersonal relationships. The Modern Language Journal, 102(1), 142-161. https://doi.org/10.1111/modl.12448 Intro & outro music selecte…
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Episode 145: Read and Draw with a Twist: The Power of Hieroglyphics in Comprehension
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20:16Send us a text In this episode of Growing with Proficiency, we dive into a creative twist on the classic Read and Draw activity that takes student comprehension to the next level! We share an innovative classroom strategy that transforms how students engage with texts, using hieroglyphics-inspired symbols to boost memory, collaboration, and creativ…
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Episode 144: How to Use AI to Support World Language Classes (Without Losing the Purpose)
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30:52Send us a text AI tools are popping up everywhere — but can we use them in a way that still aligns with second language acquisition and communication-centered teaching? In this episode, I’m walking you through how I use AI — especially ChatGPT — in my Spanish classroom without losing the heart of what we do as CI teachers. I’ll share the 5 tools I …
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Building Your AI Workforce? Think Less, Do More
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12:53Share your thoughts with us Luis Salazar, Founder and CEO of AI4SP, shares research showing successful AI teams follow a natural progression from mastering single prompts to orchestrating diverse AI teammates. Most enterprises slow their AI adoption through overplanning, while frontline teams achieve faster results by identifying pain points, exper…
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