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Practical Proficiency PodcastAuthor: Devon Gunning La Libre Language Learning
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#45 - You Don’t Need A Theater Degree to Use CI: Common Misconceptions About CI Teaching
Episode 45
Sunday, 1 February, 2026
Send us a textWe push back on the myth that comprehensible input only works for charismatic teachers, and we reframe proficiency as a guiding philosophy rather than a single method. Practical, low-lift strategies take center stage to show how any teacher can build high-impact, student-centered classes.• defining proficiency as a north star for outcomes • separating CI philosophy from specific branded methods • why social media highlight reels skew expectations • examples of low-lift, high-yield CI routines • student-centered interaction over grammar-first planning • assessment focused on what learners can do • inclusive paths for different teacher personalities • invitation to share experiences and questionsBlog post on CI terms: https://lalibrelanguagelearning.com/what-is-ci-teaching-proficiency-vs-legacy-for-world-language-teachers/Submit your question here Find out more and join the Practical Proficiency Network hereLet's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook Love this episode? Get access to over 150+ trainings, instructional coaching, and an amazing peer community of proficiency-oriented teachers in the Practical Proficiency Network Submit your questions about proficiency, grammar, or creating communicative classroom environments through this link: https://airtable.com/appOp9IY7Ah77oYup/pagpRzuEqAVZgBnrk/form and I'll answer them on the show!
