In many Early Years classrooms, foreign language lessons feel more like standalone performances than integrated learning experiences. A teacher pops in with songs and stories—and while students enjoy the moment, the language rarely sticks.
In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore how to make foreign language a meaningful part of classroom life. From collaborative planning to playful immersion, we’ll walk through four practical strategies that connect language learning to what students are already doing—and where they are developmentally.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, a language specialist, or a school leader looking to strengthen your program, this episode offers simple, impactful ideas to bring foreign language learning to life.
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