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Great Resources for Back to School

July 31, 2026

Leslie Grahn has shared some great resources for Back to School.  Check them out here.

Leslie also has postedsome resources to check in on your language learners.  View them here.

Leslie has also available a grouping of authentic resources on Back to School. Check them out here.

Here are some additional resources shared by Leslie Grahn.  16 ideas for kicking off your lessons in the target language (with linked resources for multiple languages).  Click here!

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Custom GPTs

December 11, 2025

Leslie Grahn recently posted this and it is worth sharing.
I’ve had lots of conversations with WL educators recently who are using Generative AI for lesson ideas. Check out the “Custom GPTs” I’ve curated, created by WL colleagues, that are well-informed about ACTFL standards, proficiency descriptors, etc. and will generate higher quality responses:
https://www.grahnforlang.com/ai-resources-for-world…

Definitely check it out.
Thanks Leslie

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More resources from Leslie Grahn

November 2, 2024

Here are some resources on Empathy and Compassion from Leslie.

Leslie Grahn has put together some resources for Teaching Grammar in Context.  Be sure to check them out here.  Thanks Leslie.

Leslie Grahn has put togehter a variety of Gratitude  Authentic Resources.  Thanks, Leslie.  These are perfect for this month.

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Implementing AI

September 23, 2024

Saw this post on Facebook from Joe Dale. I know what many schools are working with integrating AI.  Here is something that might help.
 Thanks Joe
I’ve been receiving regular requests from schools around the world to design professional development sessions on integrating AI and accessibility tools into their teaching. To make it easier for them, I’ve put together two comprehensive “menus” of resources: one specifically for language teachers and one for any secondary teacher.
These resources are designed to help schools pick out the tools and techniques that suit their needs, with a view to booking a tailored professional development session. If you’re looking for ideas on how to incorporate AI and accessibility tools into your classroom, feel free to explore these menus and see what might work best for your school. Once you’ve identified the areas that interest you, I’d be happy to work with you to create a customised session that meets your specific goals. Let’s work together to empower both you and your students with some of the best AI and accessibility tools available!
Summary of Accessibility and AI Tools for Language Learning
https://docs.google.com/…/1WYfMT7ORkYWgTel…/edit…
Cross-Curricular Summary of Accessibility and AI Tools
https://docs.google.com/…/1K-hEF71sKZZqv…/edit…

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Resources for the Start of the School Year

July 29, 2024

Leslie Grahn has been sharing some resources to help teachers start the school year off on a positive note.  Check them out.

Kick off the new school year by starting with the “why.” Why learn another language? What are the benefits? How do you plan to start the conversation with your students? Here are some curated resources for you.  Click here to access the resources.Check back for more resources!

How will you provide a supportive learning environment for your language learners in the new school year? Support them with word walls, chat mats, expression lists, and more! Curated resources for you here.

As we are building relationships with our students and creating classroom community in the new school year, consider having students reflect on their strengths and talents and how they can contribute to the classroom community. Resources for multiple languages here

As we focus on building relationships and classroom community in the new school year, consider designing communicative tasks that have an affective element- tasks that create connections with and between students. Lean on instructional strategies like find someone who, speed friending, inside-outside circles and more.  Click here for a link to building relationships and Learning Environment!  Here are some resrouces for Speaking and Writing in World Languages.

Get your language learners out of their seats and moving with brain breaks in the TL! Zumba, Yoga, Dance, and more! Resources for multiple languages here

Check back often for more resources.  I will add them as I find them!  Thanks so much Leslie Grahn!

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AI Resources

April 18, 2024

Are you interesting in AI?

Check out the Five-Minute Activity Generator – it helps language teachers come up with quick activities.

Well Leslie Grahn has put together some resources on AI.  Check them out here.

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Some New Resources

February 2, 2024

Check out these two new Pinterest boards from Leslie Grahn

Fair Trade Authentic Resources  

Valentine’s Day Authentic Resources in Multiple Languages

Let us know how you use these.   We will share your ideas.  Just send an email to Ronie

 

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The PEARLL Library and TELL Resources

December 5, 2023

The PEARLL Library of Practice highlights effective practices identified in the Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) Framework. In this video, French teacher, Stephanie Carbonneau, shares how she implements the TELL criterion PF3.b “The teacher provides opportunities for students to reflect on how well they meet daily learning targets and their own goals.”

https://lnkd.in/gCaVicUU

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Preparing for the New School Year

July 22, 2023

Our wonderful friend Leslie Grahn is already working to support teachers as they are getting ready to start the new academic year.  Check out her Choice board with resources.  Thanks Leslie!

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Engage your students with the theme of Animal Rights

May 18, 2023

Students are usually compassionate toward animals so the theme of Animal Rights would probably be very engaging for them.  Topics could include animal care and welfare. Students could investigate animal rescue efforts, animal issues such as extinction and endangerment as well as animal cruelty.  Students could learn of the different cultural perspectives on animals/pets and begin to see how animals considered in other cultures.  They will also have the opportunity to reflect on their own beliefs about animals and evaluate them.  Let us know how you  incorporate this theme into your curriculum!

Leslie Grahn has provided us with some great resources on Animal Rights.  Check them out here.

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