You’ve got a list of vocabulary you have to teach. You introduce the words, quiz them, maybe throw in a game or two. But something’s missing…your students aren’t using the words to communicate.
Many language teachers are required to follow a curriculum that leans heavily on vocabulary lists. The problem? These lists often focus more on memorization than communication and leave students stuck at word recall rather than real-world expression.
This 30-minute PD course, for the small price of $10, will help you transform vocabulary lists into purposeful, communicative tasks that promote real language use.
You’ll learn how to:
- Spot the difference between vocabulary-based vs. communication-based activities
- Design tasks that get students using words to share ideas, opinions, and experiences
- Build communicative tasks that align with ACTFL proficiency levels
- Use a simple planning template to turn any vocabulary list into a meaningful learning opportunity
This is a supportive, no-fluff course led by me, Joshua Cabral, host of the World Language Classroom Podcast, and it’s designed to give you strategies you can use tomorrow without overhauling your entire curriculum.
By the end of this course, you’ll feel equipped and empowered to bring vocabulary to life in your classroom. Your students will move from memorizing words to using them to express themselves, interact with others, and grow in proficiency.
What’s Included in This Quick Win, 30-Minute Course for $10?
- Audio to Listen to All Material – perfect for on-the-go listening
- Detailed Note Sheet to follow along and refer back to
- Reflection Activity to deepen your understanding
- Examples at the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Planning Template to design your own communicative tasks
- Additional Resources to go further with the topic
- Personalized Certificate of course completion
If you’re looking for a clear, supportive way to teach toward proficiency, even when you’re tied to a required list of vocabulary, this course is for you.