Incorporating Current Events into the Language Classroom with Ben Tinsley

World Language Classroom

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How do you address current events with your students? In this episode we take on the topic of current events in the language classroom with Ben Tinsley, a French teacher in Pennsylvania. This is Ben’s third time on the podcast and he is here again to share his practical insights for discussing current events in the target language and using these events as a tool for engaging students and providing compelling topics and input.

Topics In This Episode:

• Ben's approach to incorporating current events into his world language classroom
• examples of successful lessons and activities that Ben has implemented using current events as the focal point
• the key outcomes and student reactions that Ben observes
• selecting and adapting authentic materials to ensure they are both relevant and comprehensible for students at different proficiency levels
• where to find materials for current events lessons
• keeping classroom materials and discussions up-to-date with current events while also ensuring they are suitable for language learners

Connect with Ben Tinsley:

• Twitter/X : @AfroFranco2
• Instargram: @AfroFranco2
• Facebook Group: AfroFranco
• Website: Afrofranco.com

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• wlclassrom.com
• X (aka Twitter): @wlclassroom
• Threads: @wlclassroom
• Instagram: @wlclassroom
• Facebook: /wlclassroom
• WLClassroom Facebook Group

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