Taking pronunciation practice to the next level: Let’s forget about individual sounds and focus on the message
The importance of teaching learners about nuclear stress.
Traditionally, pronunciation practice has been…
Making the Case: Technology for Asynchronous Language Learning
Nowadays technological developments have affected our lives, how we communicate, how we learn and,…
Not Your School Recess’ Four-Square: A reading, writing and speaking activity for the World Language Classroom
Here is a quick, low-prep activity for the world language classroom. It allows…
Extempore Co-Founders Interviewed on The TEFLology Podcast
Recently, two of Extempore's co-founders sat down to discuss how technology, pedagogy, and linguistics can…
Gallery Walk: A No Prep Activity for the World Language Classroom
Here is a great activity for reading comprehension, listening and speaking. It can be…
Developing Oral Proficiency in Blended and Online Language Courses
Blended and online language courses are an increasingly common occurrence in colleges and high…
Making the WIDA Can Do Descriptors More Teacher-Friendly
The Can Do Descriptors which are similar to the WIDA Language Development Standards, were created…
“Spoking” in the World Language Classroom with Infographics
In today’s image-rich world, infographics have become an essential way to convey information and statistics…
A Simpler Way To Assess Oral Skills
It’s the 21st century: Why do we keep taking 3 days to do oral exams…
Extempore in your Computer Lab
One of the great advantages of a cloud-based product like Extempore is its portability and…
Simulated Conversations [Plus Tips for WIDA Access and AP Exams]
Sunday night is homework night, right? Not for you.
You’ve used recording devices…
Conferring Made Simple: Assessing Reading Skills with Extempore
Time. Time is a teacher’s most precious commodity. We literally never have enough of it…