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Getting the Edge on AP Summer Institutes for our World Language Courses!

“Getting the Edge” on AP® Summer Institutes for our World Language Courses!

I receive lots of questions about AP Summer Institutes, also known as APSIs. Teachers ask if they should attend one,...
All About Chinese New Year 2024

All About Chinese New Year 2024

The Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, so the date varies from year to year, taking place sometime...
AP® World Languages and Cultures Scaffold and support exam tasks! After all, it’s not May yet!

AP® World Languages and Cultures Scaffold and support exam tasks! After all, it’s not May yet!

Teaching AP® World Language and Culture courses—in my case AP Spanish Language and Culture—is a great love—a...
AP Exam Instructional Planning Reports

AP® Exam Instructional Planning Reports: What Do They Tell Us and How Can They Support Instruction?

Now that school is about to start (or has already started for many), I have observed a lot of social media posts, and...
The Italian Podcasts Scene

The Italian Podcasts Scene

It’s currently podcast-time in Italy. Everyone seems to have something to podcast about. Some current facts: around...
4 Fun Ways Teachers Can Use BookTok in the Classroom

4 Fun Ways Teachers Can Use BookTok in the Classroom

I’m sure you know the saying, “If you can’t beat’em, join’em,” and when it comes to your students’...
BookTok, the Literary Community on TikTok—Italian edition

BookTok, the Literary Community on TikTok—Italian edition

BookTok—the subcommunity on TikTok devoted to books and literature—is as popular in Italy as it is in the United...
Important Aspects to Include in Your Italian Class Lesson Plans

Important Aspects to Include in Your Italian Class Lesson Plans

Given that everyone learns in a different way, and that your lesson plans should consider all kind of...
4 High-Interest Elements in the Language Classroom for Student Interaction

4 High-Interest Elements to Use in the Language Classroom

A teacher’s dream is to have all students engaged in learning and enjoying the lesson. While this is a noble goal,...

Celebrating AP® Exam Day – “Special Effects” to Cheer Students on to Success!

Greetings to all! Time is passing and AP® exam days will be here soon! One of my favorite aspects of teaching AP®...