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World Languages Collaborative PodcastAuthor: Dr. Grant Gearhart
The World Languages Collaborative Podcast shares innovative ideas, strategies, and best practices from experts in the field of language education. This podcast is an extension of the World Languages Collaborative, an annual event sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education, the Savannah Chatham County Public School System, and the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia Southern University. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Language Learning Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 26 (Season 4: Episode 1): Calendar Talk with Claudia Elliott
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Friday, 4 April, 2025
Episode Summary: In this episode of the World Languages Collaborative Podcast, we dive into Calendar Talk—a powerful daily activity that fosters authentic communication and comprehensible input in the language classroom. Host Grant Gearhart has been experimenting with Calendar Talk in elementary Spanish classes at Georgia Southern University, but wanted to gain deeper insight from an expert in the field.Enter Claudia Elliott—a multiple award-winning educator, podcaster, and the mind behind Growing With Proficiency and the host of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast. Claudia has built a thriving online academy dedicated to helping language teachers develop students’ proficiency through comprehension, communication, and connections. Whether you’re new to Calendar Talk or a seasoned pro, this conversation will provide valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration for your own teaching practice.Tune in as we discuss: ✅ What Calendar Talk is and why it works ✅ How to implement it effectively in different classroom settings ✅ Claudia’s approach to fostering student engagement and proficiency ✅ Practical tips for making the most of Calendar TalkJoin us for this engaging conversation and start transforming your language classes today!🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more language teaching insights.
