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Episode 95: What is Story-Asking and Why Every Language Teacher Should Try It


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Welcome back to Growing With Proficiency The Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about story asking – a powerful strategy that can help you deliver a ton of comprehensible and compelling input while building a strong community inside your class.

In this episode I’ll share what story asking is, why it’s so successful, and how you can effectively implement it in your lessons. We'll explore both scripted and unscripted approaches to story asking, highlighting the benefits of each. I'll also walk you through my personal process, providing practical tips to get you started.

Highlights:

  • What is Story Asking? Discover the essence of this strategy.
  • Why Story Asking Works: Understand the powerful impact of story asking on student engagement and language acquisition.
  • Scripted vs. Unscripted Story Asking: Learn the advantages and processes of both approaches.
  • My Story Asking Process: Get a step-by-step guide on how I facilitate storyasking in my classroom.
  • Next Steps: Find out how to begin incorporating story asking into your teaching practice, with tips for starting small and building confidence.


Whether you're new to story-asking or looking to refine your technique, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice to help you make your language classes more engaging and effective.

Tune in and discover how story-asking can be a game-changer for your teaching toolbox!

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