Foreign Language Professor how-to
How to Teach a Class Mostly in the Target Language
Students learn by hearing the language.
Quick answer
Students learn by hearing the language. In short: use; speak; repeat, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Use gestures and images.
Speak slowly and clearly.
Repeat key phrases.
Check understanding often.
Use English only briefly.
Celebrate attempts.
Safety reminders for foreign language professors
- Follow study abroad safety plans
- Protect student privacy
- Check travel advisories
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
Proficiency · ACTFL · OPI · Immersion · Comprehensible input · Target language: see the full foreign language professor glossary.