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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,...
Celebrating Chinese and Spanish Language Days in the Classroom

Celebrating Chinese and Spanish Language Days in the Classroom

April is a time to honor world languages, with Chinese Language Day celebrated on April 20 and Spanish Language Day on...
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...

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®...
Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors: Inclusive Teaching in the Language Classroom

Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors: Inclusive Teaching in the Language Classroom

Deep learning occurs in classrooms that cultivate belonging and provide spaces where students feel seen and safe to...
Mid-Year Reflection and Goal Setting for AP® World Language and Culture Exams

Mid-Year Reflection and Goal Setting for AP® World Language and Culture Exams

Ah…the power of reflection! Years ago (in 2002), I was among the first world language teachers to earn National Board...
Top 10 Traditions of the Chinese New Year

Top 10 Traditions of the Chinese New Year

The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, usually falls between January 21 and February 20. The festivities go on for...
4 Holiday Activities for the Language Classroom

4 Holiday Activities for the Language Classroom

The weeks leading up to winter break are full of excitement and anticipation. Harness some of that energy and get...
Languages

Summer is also for languages

Learning or perfecting another language will always be an unforgettable experience, especially if you acquire or...