29 - UNIT IDEAS: Description - Physical and Personality Traits Units for Proficiency-Oriented Instruction

29 - UNIT IDEAS: Description - Physical and Personality Traits Units for Proficiency-Oriented Instruction

Author: Devon Gunning | La Libre Language Learning March 25, 2025 Duration: 32:42
Send us Fan Mail The ability to describe people - both physically and by personality - isn't just another vocabulary list in your world language curriculum. It's a pivotal developmental milestone on your students' language journey, marking their transition from me-centered language to a broader world of expression. Devon Gunning breaks down why description skills serve as the defining characteristic separating novice low, mid, and high levels according to the latest ACTFL Performance Descrip...

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#23 - What Should I Teach In Levels 1 & 2? Units and Skills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered: am I teaching the right things? How do I know that my units are getting the job done? This episode mini-series on unit and skills to include in each level was inspired by a common question…