Practical Proficiency Podcast
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Practical Proficiency Podcast

by Devon Gunning | La Libre Language Learning

Where world language teachers gather to transition to proficiency oriented instruction through comprehensible input. All through practical, real-life, teacher-friendly ideas that make teaching language more joyful! Hosted by Devon of La Libre Language Learning. 

49 episodes
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#48 - My Language Journey: I Studied French, Spoke Spanish, And Confused Them On Every Exam
1:03:02 Mar 17, 2026
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#47 - 9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Moving from Grammar-Heavy to Proficiency Instruction
41:41 Mar 5, 2026
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#46 - AI In The World Language Classroom: Rethinking the Dynamic When A Bot Can Write Spanish in Seconds
35:14 Feb 27, 2026
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#45 - You Don’t Need A Theater Degree to Use CI: Common Misconceptions About CI Teaching
20:55 Feb 1, 2026
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#44 - Making 25 Minutes Count: Elementary Language Teaching With Cognitive Load Theory
38:20 Jan 28, 2026
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#43 - "I struggle with how to teach vocab consistently" : Listener Q+A on Presenting New Vocab
38:27 Nov 11, 2025
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#42 - Why a Simple “Password” Can Transform Your World Language Class
31:02 Nov 1, 2025
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#41 - Tools for Teaching Autistic Learners and Managing Absences in ASL Classes: Listener Q+A
34:55 Oct 22, 2025
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#40 - 8 Ways to Lower Student Anxiety in World Language Class
22:35 Oct 14, 2025
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#39 - The Role of Grammar in Your Proficiency-Oriented Classroom
33:30 Oct 1, 2025
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#38 - 3 Strategies to Make Grammar Your Friend, Not Your Boss - Proficiency-Based Grammar Instruction
35:51 Sep 24, 2025
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#37 - 15 Common Target Language Mistakes & How to Fix Them
1:10:08 Jun 24, 2025
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36 - Middle School Magic: Teaching Tips & Curriculum Must-Haves for Middle School with Sonrisas Spanish
1:03:29 Jun 20, 2025
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35 - From Teaching on An Island to Transforming Her Program: Diane's Teacher Story & PPN Member Experience
49:45 Jun 12, 2025
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34 - Authentic Assessment: Replacing Final Exams with Language Portfolios
31:42 May 26, 2025
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33 - My FAVE Speaking Activity for World Language Classes: "And you" & How to Play
26:57 May 19, 2025
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32 - UNIT IDEAS SERIES:Adverbs of Frequency - What If You Had a Planning Partner in Your Pocket?
16:43 Apr 22, 2025
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31 - Language Glue: Why Your Students Can't Remember What You Taught Them
28:04 Apr 10, 2025
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30 - Guest Kia London on Patience in Proficiency & 90% Target Language : A Teacher's Journey
50:38 Mar 31, 2025
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29 - UNIT IDEAS: Description - Physical and Personality Traits Units for Proficiency-Oriented Instruction
32:42 Mar 24, 2025
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28 - Party Host, Not Grammar Ghost: Why Interpersonal Mode is the Secret Sauce & How to Do More Speaking in Class
40:07 Mar 17, 2025
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27 - Carnaval & Mardi Gras Unit Ideas: Why Carnaval is a Must-Teach Celebration | UNIT IDEAS Series
35:37 Feb 28, 2025
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#26 - Wildly Engaging & Easy Activities with Music: An Interview with Roxxem's cofounder Shawn Lee
46:19 Feb 17, 2025
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#25 - 10 Tips for Student Relationships & Classroom Management in Language Class
31:37 Feb 13, 2025
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#24 - Innovative Literacy Strategies for Language Teachers with DigiGals: Jen Degenhardt & Theresa Marrama
55:58 Jan 31, 2025
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#24 - Literacy & Novels in World Language with the Digigals: Jen Degenhardt & Theresa Marrama of Digilangua
53:03 Jan 31, 2025
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#23 - What Should I Teach In Levels 1 & 2? Units and Skills
37:34 Sep 30, 2024
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#22 - What Level is My Student? Intermediate Low - ACTFL Levels Deep Dive
30:34 Sep 27, 2024
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#21 - Teacher Longevity and Maintaining Joy with Kia London | Meet the Speaker Series
33:19 Jul 25, 2024
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#20 - Beating Teacher Burnout with Clarity and Confidence | Pav of Fle avec Mme D| Meet the Speaker Series
28:21 Jul 25, 2024
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#19 - Identity Self-Exploration with Students, Representation, and Social Justice with Middle Schoolers with Allison Perryman | Meet the Speaker Series Practical & Comprehensible
37:37 Jul 24, 2024
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#18 - Using Research-Based Social Justice Units and Teaching Techniques with Timothy Chávez | Meet the Speaker Series Practical & Comprehensible
34:37 Jul 16, 2024
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#17 - Using Art in World Language | Practical & Comprehensible Meet the Presenter: Courtney of Llearning Llama
21:57 Jul 10, 2024
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#16 - Novice High | What Level is My Student?
28:45 May 28, 2024
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#15 - Novice Mid: What Levels Are My Students? ACTFL Levels Deep Dive
14:09 May 16, 2024
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#14 - What Level is My Student? Novice Low - ACTFL Levels Deep Dive
17:30 May 10, 2024
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#13 - Element 10: Culture | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
24:04 May 3, 2024
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#12 - Element 9: Proficiency-Oriented Assessments | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
20:12 Apr 28, 2024
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#11 - Element 8: 60% Input | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
9:42 Apr 20, 2024
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#10 - Element 7: Inclusive and Community Oriented Spaces | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
11:34 Apr 12, 2024
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#9 - Element 6: Conduit for Conversation | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
9:31 Mar 27, 2024
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#8 - Allison Wienhold of Mis Clases Locas - Movies in World Language Class
40:14 Mar 21, 2024
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#7 - Element 5: Output is Well-Timed and Meaningful | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
13:34 Mar 13, 2024
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#6 - Element 4: 2-Way Communication | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
16:50 Mar 6, 2024
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#5 - Element 3: Target Language Delivery System | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
14:16 Feb 28, 2024
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#4 - Element 2: Real World Context | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
13:04 Feb 19, 2024
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#3 - Element 1: Curriculum, Scope, and Sequence | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
13:05 Feb 19, 2024
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#2 - The 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
25:57 Feb 19, 2024
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#1 - START HERE - What Practical Proficiency Means
13:33 Feb 19, 2024
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