Teacher Target Language Use

Maximize student learning and engagement by mastering target language use in your classroom! This fully online, three-hour self-paced workshop guides educators through the research, strategies, and practical applications of using the target language effectively.

What You’ll Learn:
Across six engaging workshop sections, you’ll explore:

• The importance of comprehensible input and the rationale for 90%+ target language use.
• How to plan for intentional, purposeful English use.
• Strategies to make input comprehensible and engaging for all learners.
• Lesson planning techniques that prioritize target language use.
• Classroom management routines and solutions to common challenges.
• Putting it all together with actionable strategies to achieve 90%+ target language use in your classroom.

Workshop Features:

• Over 2 hours of high-quality video presentations.
• Advance Organizers and reflection questions for every section to deepen learning.
• Self-paced format that fits your schedule.
• Downloadable Certificate of Completion awarding 3 hours of professional development/contact time
• Lifetime access

Bonus!
You'll also gain access to an exclusive online community discussion board for language teachers working to teach for proficiency—share ideas, ask questions, and connect with peers.

Whether you’re new to proficiency-based language instruction or looking to refine your target language practices, this workshop provides practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately to support learner success.