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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

Claudia Elliott, World Language educator
Comprehensible Input
Second Language Acquisition
Language Acquisition
Student Engagement
Teaching Strategies
Growth Mindset
Grammar
Curriculum Development
Free Voluntary Reading
Classroom Activities
Teaching Methods
Cultural Competence
Creativity In Education
Story Asking
Engagement In Learning
Grammar Instruction
Proficiency-Based Grading
Card Talk
Language Communication
Community

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 ... more

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Have you ever felt like you are doing everything, you’re running out of energy, and somehow, it still doesn’t feel like enough? 

In this episode of Growing With Proficiency The Podcast, I sit down with Meredith White, Bethanie Drew... more

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I’m re-releasing this episode today because Silent Discussions have become one of the most powerful activities in my classroom. Recently, during a formal observation, my assistant principal watched my students fully engaged in a Sil... more

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Dictation is one of those classic activities many of us use in our language classes—but sometimes it can feel repetitive or not very communicative.

In this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I talk with Latin teacher... more

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Join host Claudia Elliott in this insightful episode of 'Growing with Proficiency, the podcast,' as she delves into the importance of listening comprehension and skills in world language education with special guest, Marta Yedinek. more

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Recent Guests

Keith Toda
Latin teacher; author of Comprehensible Latin blog
Teaches Latin; blog author
Episode: Episode 183: Dictation + Communication: How to Make Dictation Purposefully Communicative With Keith Toda
Marta Ruiz Yedinak
Host of Cuéntame podcast (Spanish listening resources)
Cuéntame Podcast
Episode: Re-Release Episode 114: Talking about Listening Comprehension in World Language Education with Marta Ruiz Yedinek
Sally Barnes
Author and world language educator featured discussing the 7 Steps framework
Episode: Episode 181: 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive World Language Classroom with Sally Barnes
Erica Peplinski-Burge
World Language educator and brain science enthusiast
Michigan World Language programs; recipient of state-level awards
Episode: Episode 179: How to Tell Stories So Students Actually Listen: What the Brain Says About Engagement with Erica Peplinski-Burge
AnneMarie Chase
Expert in language acquisition and assessment strategies
senorachase.com
Episode: Re-Release Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnneMarie Chase
Bethanie Drew
Language immersion teacher with 30 years of experience, curriculum designer, and content creator.
Episode: Re-release Episode 22: Making Interpersonal Communication Work: 5 Repeatable Activities That Build Real Conversation with Bethanie Drew
Lisa McCart
Digtal organization coach, former high school Spanish teacher
Episode: Re-Release Episode 14: 3 Strategies to Reclaim Your Time in the New Year From Lesson Planning to Taking Control of Your Inbox With Lisa Mchargue
Amy Marshall
A Spanish teacher with 25 years of experience, specializing in middle school education
Episode: Episode 171: Boost Comprehension and Engagement With ClipChat: A Guide for Language Teachers with Amy Marshall
Wesley Wood
Disability specialist at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Episode 170: How Do We Support Neurodivergent Learners in the World Language Classroom? Designing Inclusive Classrooms

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Claudia Elliott
Host of Growing With Proficiency The Podcast and driving educator on language acquisition and classroom strategy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Fantastic work!

    I am so pleased to have finally found this excellent podcast. I have been teaching for 27 years and I am learning so many great ideas from this show! Thank you!

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    5
    MarcBloch
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing!

    I love listing to your podcast on my way to work, I always learn something new that I can implement in my classroom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamelasm
    United States6 months ago
  • Lo mejor podcast

    I highly recommend this podcast to world language teachers . I have learned so much about second language acquisition and just teaching tips and techniques in general! Gracias, Claudia por este podcast maravilloso 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isabelle731
    United States7 months ago
  • Open House

    I love all of your podcasts! You are so generous, kind, and supportive. You obviously love your students and created a welcoming, safe environment while using tons of Spanish. I used your ideas for Open House tonight and it went so well!!! We also had only 7 min. The format really shows them the importance of being comprehensible, but also the role of the students. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haosdkldkskebd djvjejo
    United States7 months ago
  • Claudia es fenomenal

    I’m writing a review just to respond to the pompous arrogant person who said Claudia’s English is difficult to understand. Claudia is perfectly intelligible, her Colombian accent is pleasant and her transmission of knowledge is superb. Whoever wrote that review needs to realize that there is no correct accent in English. Even native speakers of English have accents. If you have a problem with someone’s accent that sounds like a you problem. I really appreciate all of Claudia’s knowledge and reso... more

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    5
    Don Brauli
    United States7 months ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber and aligned with world language education and CI approaches.
Educators praise practical, actionable tips they can apply immediately.
The show is repeatedly described as a valuable professional development resource for world language teachers.
Listeners feel motivated and supported by the host's energy and real-world teaching examples.

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Episode 179: How to Tell Stories So Students Actually Listen: What the Brain Says About Engagement with Erica Peplinski-Burge
Q: What brain mechanisms are most relevant to storytelling in language learning, and how can teachers leverage them?
She explains the competition between the mentalizing system and the prefrontal cortex, with mentalizing often leading to better retention when stories are used to connect with listeners' experiences.
Episode 179: How to Tell Stories So Students Actually Listen: What the Brain Says About Engagement with Erica Peplinski-Burge
Q: Tell us a little about you and what you've been focusing on lately.
Erica discusses her 18 years in the classroom, awards received, and a recent project on persona misteriosa and brain-based storytelling strategies to boost engagement.
Episode 181: 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive World Language Classroom with Sally Barnes
Q: What surprised you when you first implemented Step Four, total response signals?
I was surprised at how many previously passive students began participating once the signals were used consistently. The approach provided a low-stress way for every student to show understanding, created quick checks for comprehension, and helped re-engage students who were hesitant or anxious about speaking.
Episode 181: 7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive World Language Classroom with Sally Barnes
Q: Could you summarize the core idea of the 7 Steps and why they matter for world language teachers?
The core idea is to structure language learning around comprehensible input and low-stress output, using norms to increase automatic engagement and then applying organized activities (visuals, structured conversations, reading, writing, listening) that can be scaled for any level or curriculum. This framework helps teachers maintain consistency, supports differentiation, and aligns classroom practices with language acquisition research.
Re-Release Episode 114: Talking about Listening Comprehension in World Language Education with Marta Ruiz Yedinek
Q: What are some of the activities students do while listening?
Students take notes on a slower version with scaffolding, then compare with an authentic version, do shadowing, transcription-based tasks, and finally discuss or respond in groups or on Flipgrid.

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The show centers on practical language-teaching strategies for World Language educators, with a strong emphasis on comprehensible input, low-stress assessments, authentic interpersonal communication, and flexible, student-centered instruction. Episodes spotlight actionable activities, classroom routines, and teacher mindset shifts that help teachers keep students engaged while making language acquisition the focus. A notable throughline is transforming teaching into an acquisition-driven space by prioritizing meaningful input, real-world application, and inclusive practices. The format tends to feature guest educators and experts who share concrete techniques, materials, and classroom design ideas suitable for immediate implementation. This... more

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