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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

Claudia Elliott, World Language educator
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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 ... more

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ÂżTienes estudiantes de herencia en tu clase y sientes que necesitas algo diferente, pero no sabes exactamente quĂŠ?

En este episodio en espaĂąol converso con la Dra. Nancy DomĂ­nguez-Fret, hija de inmigrantes mexicanos, hablante de he... more

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We all want our students to acquire the language. We also want them to read it and, eventually, write it. But are we teaching them how to become readers and writers in the target language?

That’s what I discuss with Dr. Lara Bryfon... more

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A student threw her backpack on the floor and said loudly, “I hate this class. I hate everything about this class.” More than once.

Everything inside of me wanted to react. I wanted to defend myself, my class, and all the work I pu... more

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What if one strategy could give your students more comprehensible input, more repetition, more writing, AND more opportunities to think and contribute?

In this episode, we're talking about teacher-led collaborative writing, also kn... more

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Recent Guests

Nancy DomĂ­nguez-Fret
Doctor and educator focusing on heritage Spanish and co-author of Voces Que Cruzan Fronteras
University (Northern Illinois University)
Episode: Episodio 210: CĂłmo enseĂąar a estudiantes hablantes de herencia: un libro gratis y estrategias con la Dra. Nancy DomĂ­nguez-Fret
Lara Bryfonski
Author of The Art and Science of Language Teaching; Professor of Applied Linguistics at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Episode 209: How to Teach Reading and Writing Skills in the World Language Classroom: A Conversation with Dr. Lara Bryfonski
Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
High school German and occasional Spanish teacher, World Languages Department Chair, co-host of SLAyyy
Western Washington State (school context referenced)
Episode: Episode 204: Choral Translation and Pop-Up Grammar Without Losing Communication with Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
Eric Richards
German language teacher and author; finalist for Teacher of the Year
Missouri high school (O'Callaghan area)
Episode: Episode 203: How to Keep Students Engaged With Stories: Confidence, Curiosity, and Comprehension With Eric Richards
HÊlène Colinet
French teacher and educator focused on language acquisition and nervous system regulation
Independent educator / Language education advocate
Episode: Episode 202: Classroom Management Through a Nervous System Lens with HÊlène Colinet
Claudia Elliott
Spanish teacher and language education advocate; transformed from corporate lawyer to language educator
Episode: Episode 195: 4 Lessons I Learned When My Students Couldn't Communicate in Spanish
Diana Castro
Educator and guest discussed on Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Episode: Episode 190: Is That Strategy Really Not Working — Or Is It Context? | End-of-Year Reflection
Rita Barrett
Educator who promotes the Tea Party strategy in language classrooms
Educator in Portland, Oregon
Episode: Episode 189: Tea Party in the World Language Classroom: A Powerful Pre-Reading Strategy to Boost Engagement and Communication with Rita Barrett
Allison Wienhold
Educator focused on world language professional development and resources
Mis Clases Locas
Episode: Episode 187: End-of-Year Activities for World Language Classes (Low-Prep Ideas That Work) With Allison Wienhold

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Claudia Elliott
Host of the show focusing on acquisition-driven language teaching and CI-based strategies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 127 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcBloch
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Don Brauli
    United Statesa year ago

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Episode 204: Choral Translation and Pop-Up Grammar Without Losing Communication with Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
Q: How should teachers decide what to pop up during Pop-Up Grammar?
Plan ahead by aligning pop-ups with curriculum needs, keep them limited to a few core points for a week or two, and ensure explanations are kid-friendly so students can articulate the rule back to you.
Episode 204: Choral Translation and Pop-Up Grammar Without Losing Communication with Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
Q: How do Coral Translation and Pop-Up Grammar differ from traditional grammar instruction and translation activities?
They focus on understanding meaning through a shared text, then gently surface grammar through brief, student-friendly pop-ups, while co-constructing text with students to anchor learning in real communication rather than isolated rules.
Episodio 210: CĂłmo enseĂąar a estudiantes hablantes de herencia: un libro gratis y estrategias con la Dra. Nancy DomĂ­nguez-Fret
Q: How should teachers start using the book in a classroom with limited resources or non-heritage language learners present?
Start by mapping topics to your existing curriculum, select themes that resonate with your students, and use the book as a flexible framework—focus on essential questions, input-rich texts, and end projects that connect to students' lives, adjusting activities to your context.
Episode 203: How to Keep Students Engaged With Stories: Confidence, Curiosity, and Comprehension With Eric Richards
Q: What makes a story engaging for your classroom?
Stories should be comprehensible, level-appropriate, culturally authentic, and should incorporate dialogue to expose students to conversational patterns, with engagement boosted by personalization, emotion, and active involvement.
Episode 202: Classroom Management Through a Nervous System Lens with HÊlène Colinet
Q: What can we do as teachers to keep our students more regulated, so we can create those conditions for learning?
Start by building safety through proximity and routines, slow down to check comprehension, and introduce body or movement breaks to move energy and reduce dysregulation. Learn to read signals as regulation needs rather than misbehavior, and practice self-regulation to model calm for students.

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The show centers on making world language teaching more acquisition-driven by prioritizing comprehensible input, authentic communication, and practical in-class strategies. Episodes feature educators and researchers who share actionable methods—ranging from high-frequency vocabulary routines to input-rich curricula—and often explore classroom realities, assessment, and professional growth. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on teacher collaboration, multilingual perspectives, and scalable practices that teachers can implement with varying class sizes and contexts, including strategies that work in middle and high school settings. This mix makes it helpful for listeners seeking concrete ideas, evidenced-backed approaches, and inspiration ... more

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2. Lara Bryfonski
3. Ben Fisher-Rodriguez
4. Eric Richards
5. HÊlène Colinet
6. Claudia Elliott
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