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In a mini episode, Krista and Sandrine demonstrated what a lot of language classrooms look like in regards to correcting "errors". In this episode, Krista and Sandrine chat with Bill Van Patten about error correction and input.  Listen to hear what he says about the concept of errors and what he thinks of the term. BVP also shares what a lesson might look like in his classroom in a way that bridges the theory to the practice. We can only say that the Diva of SLA is an absolute gem.

Aha moment comes from Class Cast Podcast, episode 39.

If you want to reach out... email ([email protected]), Twitter (@IntoMondays).

SOLPHE plenary (referenced by BVP during the recording)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJmDXKghMgw&list=PL6R5xodc3sqJ1JSQX19bNW2lVz1gCSBHc&index=2

Situating instructed language acquisition: facts about second language acquisition (By BVP)

https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/ACTFL/150b579c-c215-4212-8541-50d7338550e1_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAVRDO7IEREB57R7MT&Expires=1602602600&Signature=3RtXxvdggzXd%2BRUtcL%2Fw3As40MQ%3D

Another short and extra episode? This time Krista and Sandrine illustrate what still happens in a lot of language classrooms when students attempt to speak in target language. Why would they do that? Because on the next episode they will talk with Bill VanPatten and what error correction should look like. And they wanted you to experience second-hand the exchange of error correction.

Want to connect with Krista and Sandrine?

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Twitter... @intomondays

In this episode, Krista and Sandrine discuss how students view literature as boring and irrelevant and how we can change that with our classrooms. They go over the the traditional approach to literary texts and alternate approaches. As they have both used social media in their classrooms, they also talk about their students' reactions to this different approach.

Worthy of mention are the shout-outs in this episode to Linda Markley and Mme Carbonneau, as well as the podcast Too Dope Teachers.

Also they have a call for questions for their upcoming recording with Bill VanPatten. Questions for Bill can be emailed ([email protected]), sent via Twitter (@intomondays) or via a message (https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message)

In this extra (and short!) episode, Krista and Sandrine share errors they have made in the target languages, as well as errors students have made. All in good fun of what was said.

Want to share some of your more colorful errors? leave us a voice message or email us ([email protected]) or tweet us (@intomondays)

Why can't my students listen to a passage in target language and understand comprehension questions? If you've wondered about this in the past, this episode is for you. Krista and Sandrine discuss what typical listening questions really test and how to teach our students to become better listeners.

And want to know a secret about an upcoming episode? Then you want to listen as Sandrine let's the cat out of the bag!

Want to share informations? Reach out...

email... [email protected]

twitter... @intomondays

Links to articles mentioned during the episode

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/training-the-brain-to-listen-donna-wilson

https://www.tesol.org/docs/books/bk_ELTD_Listening_004

In this episode, Krista and Sandrine plan activities for an immersion weekend. Typically the weekend takes place over a full weekend but this year they are forced to do it virtually. Listen to hear their brains working (literally!) as they exchange ideas for the organization of the immersion day. They also discuss the importance of such activities in students learning journeys.

Sandrine's Aha moment! comes comes the Staff Room Podcast.

If you want to get in touch with us...

email... [email protected]

Twitter... @intomondays

For this very important question that rounds up as students as global citizens, Krista and Sandrine welcome a guest, Linda Egnatz. Linda works for the Global Seal of Biliteracy and in this conversation highlights the path to biliteracy as well as its purpose.

If you would like for information for either the Seal or the Global Seal, check out...

https://sealofbiliteracy.org/index.php

https://theglobalseal.com/

Have you ever wanted to create escape room activities with your students but didn't know where to start? In this episode, Krista and Sandrine put their (tired) brains together and come up with activities that will create a breakout on proficiency. Once you figure out how it works, it's easy to reproduce with other topics in the target language.

Special shout-outs to: Hannah Joseph (the original breakout queen), Linda Markley (the kindness exemplified queen), Deborah Houk Schocket (the encouraging queen). 

Mentioned in the episode... https://musicuentos.com/2015/08/crepe-talk/

to reach us...

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Twitter = @intomondays

In this episode Krista and Sandrine revisit the goals they set for the summer (episode 13) to share what they discovered as well as what they achieved (and didn't achieve). Join them down this winding path and find out about their discoveries and their aha moments. Also as they set new goals for the fall, jump in and share your own goals.

email = [email protected]

Twitter = @IntoMondays

Shout-outs = PearDeck, Adobe Spak, Joe Dale, AWLA, Linda Egnatz and Avant Assessments.

Does the beginning of the episode feel a bit jarring? No worries, Krista and Sandrine were just trying to illustrate 90% Target Language use as recommended by ACTFL. The concept might seem straight forward and easy, but often teachers struggle with it as they feel that students push back or just give up trying to understand and learn. So in this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss strategies to not only figure out how much TL you actually use, but also how to be effective with it. Without forgetting that 90% TL applies to students also. So take a listen!

Shoutouts this week to Rebecca Blouwolff - colander anyone? Also shoutout to Linda Egnatz and mind blowing information she shared on a professional development training with AWLA.