#43 - "I Struggle With How To Teach Vocab Consistently" : Listener Q+A On Presenting New Vocab Practical Proficiency podcast

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#43 - "I struggle with how to teach vocab consistently" : Listener Q+A on Presenting New Vocab

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I answer a listener’s question about teaching vocabulary consistently by reframing every class as a vocabulary class that moves words through a three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce. I share the science of binding, why stories beat lists, and how to keep scope tight so students actually acquire language.
• binding as the foundation for sticky vocabulary
• stories and visuals as the most effective input
• the three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce
• realistic repetition counts and pacing
• limiting sets to 10–15 terms to avoid overload
• a three-lesson flow from input to gentle output
• avoiding memorization traps and translation-heavy quizzes
• low-prep options with drawing, reusable sheets, and AI drafting
• spiraling old terms while adding new ones
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Chapters

1. #43 - "I struggle with how to teach vocab consistently" : Listener Q+A on Presenting New Vocab (00:00:00)

2. Welcome And Listener Question (00:01:46)

3. What “Teaching Vocab” Really Means (00:03:25)

4. Binding: How Words Stick (00:06:28)

5. Why Stories Beat Word Lists (00:10:08)

6. The Three-Stage Vocab Continuum (00:12:58)

7. Repetitions And Pacing Reality (00:17:37)

8. Scope Control: 10–15 Terms Max (00:20:58)

9. Avoiding Memorization Traps (00:25:48)

10. A Simple Three-Lesson Flow (00:28:56)

11. Practical Prep: AI And No-Slide Options (00:32:04)

12. Spiral Up While Recycling (00:34:49)

13. Closing And Call For Questions (00:36:46)

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#43 - "I struggle with how to teach vocab consistently" : Listener Q+A on Presenting New Vocab

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