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Choosing key vocabulary for your lessonsPosted byBridgetteon May 18, 2021 inFor Instructors
Vocabulary is the raw material with which language proficiency is built. A sufficiently large vocabulary (made up of words, phrases, grammatical chunks, idioms, collocations, etc.) aids with listening and reading comprehension, application of grammar rules, and beyond. When authoring lessons, vocabulary should be chosen strategically. Watch the video at the bottom to join Orsi Gall…
Choosing Authentic Materials at LevelPosted bymeaghanon Apr 21, 2021 inFor Instructors,Lesson Authoring Tips
As a language instructor, you likely know why you should use authentic materials, but might not know where or how to find materials at the right proficiency level. We consider three major questions when choosing an authentic resource: What is the purpose of the text/audio? What features of the ILR level are present? What mode…
More lessons, less lesson planning.Posted bymeaghanon Mar 16, 2021 inFor Instructors,News and Events
Join us Tuesday, March 23rd at 10:30am ET for our biggest time-saving secret for language instructors: how to use CL-150 lessons synchronously. Lesson plans are a bit like recipes. You can’t just throw in a dash of this and a pinch of that and expect it turn out great the first time. But you don’t…
CL-150 Orientations and Webinars – February 2021Posted bymeaghanon Jan 25, 2021 inFor Instructors,For Learners,For Program Managers,News and Events
Let’s get together to help you make the most of the CL-150 Platform—including the latest updates coming in February! Can’t make any of the dates below? Register anyway to get a recording of the event that you can watch on-demand. Webinar: Hands-free Audio Lessons for Mobile Fit more language study into your busy days with…
CL-150 Platform Year in Review 2020Posted bymeaghanon Dec 30, 2020 inFor Instructors,For Learners,For Program Managers
What a year! With all the zigging and zagging this year required, did you miss any CL-150 Platform upgrades that could benefit your language program? After all, there were a lot of upgrades, many giving program managers and instructors more visibility or learners more flexibility to meet language requirements on their own. Let’s take a…
New in Class Management: Assignment Previewing, Student Messaging, and more!Posted bymeaghanon Dec 14, 2020 inFor Instructors,New in Class Management
We know that classroom instruction is just the tip of the iceberg for language instructors and mentors—there’s a mountain of prep work under the surface! The latest CL-150 Platform update streamlines the instructor portal, making class management tools faster and easier to use, so you can focus more of your time on your students. So…
Upcoming CL-150 Orientations – December 2020/January 2021Posted bymeaghanon Dec 3, 2020 inFor Instructors,For Learners,For Program Managers,News and Events
Whether you’re brand new to the CL-150, you haven’t logged in recently, or you’re a power user looking to implement the latest features, our monthly orientations are a time for you to check in and ask questions. Register using the links below or visit the CL-150 Orientations page to register anytime, keep track of upcoming…