In this episode I discuss the communication modes, including a look back at the legacy teaching focused on the 4 skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Then moving into the arrival of the Communication Modes, which don’t erase the skills, but rather put them into a communicative context.   [sign up for Talking Points]The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines put communication into these categories: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational.  Presentational communication One-way speaking or writing that does not allow for real time clarification of meaning.  Prepared in advance, not spontaneousinterpretive communication One-way listening or reading that also does not allow for real time clarification of meaning. This may require accessing personal knowledge of the topic or doing research.  Interpersonal communicationTwo-way speaking that allows for clarification of the message in real time.  When communicating interpersonally all speakers and listeners are involved in creating and interpreting the message and work together to assure that there is a collective understanding.What does it look like in the classroom?The 4 skills are woven together; listen then discuss or read and then write.Begin with interpretive, then move on to other modesIPA: Integrated performance assessment; backwards planning**Blog Post/Slide Share on  the ACTFL Communication ModesLet's Connect!Sign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook GroupSend me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

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