World Language Classroom

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Tips, Tools and Resources for world language teachers who want their students to rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.

Recent Episodes
  • Celebrating Identity and Dialects in Heritage Classes with Courtney Nygaard
    Jun 2, 2025 – 31:58
  • Engaging Routines in the Language Classroom with Tia Parnell
    May 26, 2025 – 33:51
  • How & Why To Do a Write and Discuss
    May 19, 2025 – 30:46
  • Immerse Your Students in Arts and Culture with Heidi Trude
    May 12, 2025 – 28:03
  • Teaching Grammar For Proficiency with Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers
    May 5, 2025 – 49:38
  • Global Connections and Service Learning with Chris Howell from the Pulsera Project
    Apr 28, 2025 – 29:40
  • 15 Ways to Engage Students with Task Cards
    Apr 21, 2025 – 25:24
  • CI When Required to Use a Textbook with Ashley Mikkelsen
    Apr 14, 2025 – 27:58
  • Pre-Speaking and Writing Routines That Build Confidence
    Apr 7, 2025 – 23:12
  • Using Podcast Episodes as Departmental PD with Andrea Caulfield
    Mar 31, 2025 – 29:16
  • Project That Engages Students in Story Details
    Mar 24, 2025 – 26:22
  • Speaking Activities for Any Grammar or Vocabulary with Jessica Hall
    Mar 17, 2025 – 26:43
  • Standards-Based Grading In Proficiency-Based Instruction with Jude Krushnowski
    Mar 10, 2025 – 30:18
  • Write Effective Can Do Statements
    Mar 3, 2025 – 25:41
  • Universal Truths about Teaching with Carmen Scoggins
    Feb 24, 2025 – 31:05
  • 10 Interactive Writing Activities For Your Language Classroom
    Feb 17, 2025 – 19:11
  • Supporting Students with AI tools with Noemi Rodriguez
    Feb 10, 2025 – 32:13
  • Get the Most Out of Calendar Talk in Your Classroom
    Feb 3, 2025 – 22:34
  • Hexagonal Grouping with Erin Coleman
    Jan 27, 2025 – 28:15
  • CI Activities You Can Do Today
    Jan 20, 2025 – 31:39
  • Special Person Interviews with Bryce Hedstrom
    Jan 13, 2025 – 26:49
  • Managing Lots of Preps with Sophie Forker
    Jan 6, 2025 – 20:14
  • 2024, The Year of Language Functions and Grammar
    Dec 30, 2024 – 24:22
  • Oral Corrective Feedback to Improve Learner Performance
    Dec 23, 2024 – 26:27
  • Getting the Most out of a Comprehensible Novel with Jennifer Degenhardt and Theresa Marrama
    Dec 16, 2024 – 31:37
  • Cohesive Lessons and Flow in Class Routines
    Dec 9, 2024 – 47:04
  • ACTFL 2024: Connect for the Love of Languages!
    Dec 2, 2024 – 30:41
  • World Language Honor Societies with Regina Symonds
    Nov 25, 2024 – 31:47
  • Focusing on Cultural Products, Practices & Perspectives
    Nov 18, 2024 – 27:19
  • Calendar Talk is More Than Just Calendars with John Sifert
    Nov 11, 2024 – 31:50
  • Student Choice in the Language Classroom
    Nov 4, 2024 – 24:21
  • How to Deal With Resistance to Change with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers
    Oct 28, 2024 – 30:25
  • Guiding Learners to Interpret and Discuss Authentic Texts
    Oct 21, 2024 – 30:45
  • Building Community Through Comprehensible Input (CI) with Elodie Channa
    Oct 14, 2024 – 31:45
  • Support Target Language Use in the Classroom
    Oct 7, 2024 – 32:53
  • Teach Grammar in a Communicative Context
    Sep 30, 2024 – 27:22
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder with Amy Marshall
    Sep 23, 2024 – 29:02
  • How to Make Language Comprehensible
    Sep 16, 2024 – 28:12
  • Make Your Language Classroom Warm and Welcoming with Allison Perryman
    Sep 9, 2024 – 22:39
  • Create a Classroom Where Students Use the Target Language Confidently
    Sep 2, 2024 – 21:30
  • The Inspiring Story of the Mariposa in Nicaragua
    Aug 26, 2024 – 29:21
  • Revisit Teacher Toolbox Episodes
    Aug 19, 2024 – 04:43
  • Revisit Grammar, Language Functions and Proficiency Growth
    Aug 12, 2024 – 03:54
  • Revisit Guided Conversations and Chat Mats
    Aug 5, 2024 – 03:51
  • Revisit Coaching Episodes
    Jul 29, 2024 – 05:55
  • Revisit Class Pacing and Classroom Management
    Jul 22, 2024 – 03:54
  • Revisit Trying Something New
    Jul 15, 2024 – 03:55
  • Revisit Honing Our Craft
    Jul 8, 2024 – 04:04
  • Get Into Your Summer Head Space
    Jul 1, 2024 – 05:41
  • How Do You Assess Your Own Teaching?
    Jun 24, 2024 – 20:09
Recent Reviews
  • Dinkleberg III
    The Latest in L2 Pedagogy
    In an academic context where standards and pedagogy are written in sometimes hard to understand ways, Joshua Cabral turns these materials into Comprehensible Input. I’m a graduate student taking a course on teaching world language. For every class period, Josh has an episode that aligns with and clarifies the topic. I highly recommend this show for anyone training to become a language teacher, current language teachers, and any language learner who wants to set goals. Very well done show, good stuff.
  • LadyMeredith
    El mejor podcast for language teachers.
    Me encanta. Excelentes ideas y experiencias.
  • Roxanne Alexia Sinclair
    Engaging and insightful
    Well structured and engaging, this podcast covers interesting and relevant topics in World Language Teaching today. Always a pleasant and insightful listen! Merci ! ¡Gracias!
  • Bbbbarara
    I love it
    I admire Joshua’s passion for world language instruction and research. This podcast can inspire any teacher who wants to polish their skills.
  • GinaB8147
    The Best WL Podcast
    If you’re a language enthusiast or educator, the World Language Classroom podcast is an absolute must-listen! Joshua Cabral’s energy, knowledge, passion, and positivity shine through every episode, making it the best podcast ever. His deep understanding of language teaching, coupled with his infectious enthusiasm, creates an engaging and inspiring experience for listeners. Joshua’s ability to break down complex concepts and provide practical insights is unparalleled. Each episode is a treasure trove of valuable information and motivational content that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next one. Joshua is a breath of fresh air! I highly recommend his podcast for anyone looking to enrich their language teaching journey!
  • No nonsense information
    Great podcast.
    I have really enjoyed your straightforward podcast for world language teachers this past year. The topics have been very useful and easy to listen to on my way to work when I am thinking about ways to improve my teaching. Thank you.
  • SradeP
    Great resource!
    Josh is a teacher at heart and keeps the focus on providing practical, useful, actionable ideas. I love it when he drills down on logistics with his guests. He asks the questions that I would ask about how to take the content from podcast to everyday use in the classroom. I always come away inspired AND ready to try something new.
  • mdawsons
    Thank you!
    Thank you for creating this podcast to help language teachers try new strategies and reinforce what we know or think we know. I listen on my way to school and there have been times when I change what I am doing that day to add an activity you mentioned, a new game or even a question to students.
  • Mariai73
    Must-follow this podcast!!!
    This is an amazing resource I use on my way to work. I listen to Joshua Cabral and learn so much from every episode. Joshua Cabral explains every aspect based on his own teaching experience with children and adolescents and provides actionable ideas for different level ranges. His interviews are so professional and he models how to create community with his guests by exploring not only their professional but their personal sides. Every episode leaves me filled with inspiration and great admiration.
  • Astoria mom
    Love it!
    Manageable chunks of useful information to support teachers on their CI journey.
  • langleywe
    Excellent!
    Great, podcast for language teachers. Important topics, and wonderful tips.
  • paulinbrookline
    Rating World Language Classroom podcast
    This podcast is excellent. I like the warmth and good humor that Joshua brings to each conversation. This podcast stands alone in that it is aligned with teaching for proficiency based on research for K-12 learning.
  • Klmdawg
    Thought privoking
    I love this podcast! Each one has given me something to consider and reflect on for my own teaching. So great to hear all the ideas and information. Thank you, Joshua
  • DW_74
    Practical, positive & pertinent for language teachers
    I enjoy listening to Josh’s episodes & have found something useful in every episode, whether it is a new idea or a reminder of an old one. Perfect length for the car ride to or from school. Keep up the good work!
  • gemancuso
    Wonderful range of relevant topics
    Joshua’s episodes range from strategic ideas we can implement in our classroom the next day to more philosophical topics that force me to think about important aspects of my teaching.
  • Wldfab
    Actionable advice
    Joshua’s episodes always include easy to implement, actionnable tips and advice allowing a regular reevaluation of world language classroom practice and aiming to make it compréhensible and communicative. Great concise short episodes truly motivating and always focusing on best practices.
  • parrkelly
    ¡Excelente!
    This is an excellent podcastFor world language teachers who want to grow in their profession and make their classroom more comprehensible.
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