Send us a textI answer a listener’s question about teaching vocabulary consistently by reframing every class as a vocabulary class that moves words through a three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce. I share the science of binding, why stories beat lists, and how to keep scope tight so students actually acquire language.• binding as the foundation for sticky vocabulary• stories and visuals as the most effective input• the three-stage continuum: introduce, recognize, produce• realistic repetition counts and pacing• limiting sets to 10–15 terms to avoid overload• a three-lesson flow from input to gentle output• avoiding memorization traps and translation-heavy quizzes• low-prep options with drawing, reusable sheets, and AI drafting• spiraling old terms while adding new onesText the podcast with your question! —info in the show notesSubmit your question here Download the free audio training "The Joyful CI Classroom System" here  Find out more and join the Practical Proficiency Network hereLet's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook Love this episode? Get access to over 150+ trainings, instructional coaching, and an amazing peer community of proficiency-oriented teachers in the Practical Proficiency Network Submit your questions about proficiency, grammar, or creating communicative classroom environments through this link: https://airtable.com/appOp9IY7Ah77oYup/pagpRzuEqAVZgBnrk/form and I'll answer them on the show!

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