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S3E30 Episode 30: "When It’s Working… but You Still Feel Like You’re Failing"
CI teacher imposter syndrome and self-doubt — in Episode 30 of Comprehend THIS!, we get into why it's possible for your classroom to be working and still feel like you're failing.If you've ever…
S3E29 Episode 29: "CI for the Not-Cute Classes"
CI strategies for hard classes — in this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we talk honestly about what comprehensible input looks like when the magic is missing and the class just won't cooperate.When one…
S3E28 Episode 28: "Input-Based Assessment That Doesn’t Make You Want to Cry"
Input-based assessment for CI teachers — in this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we dig into why traditional grading systems clash with comprehension-based instruction and what to do about it.If your…
S3E27 Episode 27: "The Group Project That Didn’t Burn the Room Down (Somehow)"
CI group work strategies for world language teachers — in Episode 27 of Comprehend THIS!, we break down what makes collaborative activities succeed or fall apart in a comprehension-based…
S3E26 Episode 26: "Do They Think This Is a Joke?"
Humor in the CI classroom — how much is too much, and how do you get control back without killing the vibe? In Episode 26 of Comprehend THIS!, we dig into what happens when a joyful language…
S3E25 Episode 25: "CI with Fast Processors, Slow Processors, and That Kid Who’s Reading Novels in Week 2"
Teaching with Comprehensible Input means balancing fast processors, slow processors, and advanced students without losing your mind.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz to assess where you are in your CI…
S3E24 Episode 24: "Is It Me? Or Are They Actually THAT Tired?"
Student burnout and teacher exhaustion are common in Comprehensible Input classrooms during the mid-semester slump, and this episode tackles how to keep CI alive when everyone is tired.Take the CI…
S3E23 Episode 23: "CI and Admin Observations: Smile, Nod, and Strategically Insert Buzzwords"
Admin observations can be stressful for Comprehensible Input teachers who don’t teach with worksheets or traditional drills.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz to assess where you are in your CI journey:…
S3E22 Episode 22: "The Grammar Police Are Coming — What Do I Do?"
Comprehensible Input teachers often face pressure to teach grammar explicitly, and this episode tackles how to respond without losing your mind.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz to assess where you are in…
S3E21 Episode 21: They’re Not Listening… Or Are They?
Teaching with Comprehensible Input and wondering if students are listening when they look disengaged is a universal language teacher experience.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz to assess where you are in…
S2E20 Episode 20: “CI Forever? Evolving, Adapting, and Not Getting Stuck”
Comprehensible Input teaching, CI strategies, and language teacher growth collide in Episode 20: “CI Forever? Evolving, Adapting, and Not Getting Stuck” for teachers wondering what comes after the…
S2E19 Episode 19: “How Much Is Too Much?” — Pacing in a CI Classroom
Teaching with Comprehensible Input and pacing a language classroom feels impossible when CI says go slow, schools say move faster, and your brain just wants answers.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz to…
S2E17 Episode 17: “What If They’re Too Comfortable?” — Managing Chill Without Losing Control
When a CI classroom gets too comfortable, strong community can quietly slide into chaos—and managing chill without losing control is a skill every language teacher needs.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz…
S2E16 Episode 16: “CI and the Quiet Kid: Are They Even Getting It?”
Silence in the CI classroom doesn’t mean disengagement, apathy, or failure—it often means processing, and today we’re unpacking what that really looks like.Before you panic, take the CI Proficiency…
S2E15 Episode 15: “Tech That Doesn’t Suck the Life Out of CI”
If you've ever wondered which tech tools actually support CI and which ones slowly drain your will to teach, this episode breaks down the essential truth about “Tech That Doesn’t Suck the Life Out of…
S2E14 Episode 14: “Do They Actually Like Class? Student Feedback, Fear, and Facts”
Student feedback, CI teaching, and classroom engagement collide in this brutally honest, funny, and relatable episode for world language teachers featuring Jackie Deming-Plunk and Karla McCann, a…
S2E13 Episode 13: “CI Burnout Is Real — Let’s Talk About It”
CI teacher burnout is real, messy, and wildly relatable, especially when you’re trying to stay comprehensible while running on caffeine and sheer force of will.Before you dive in, take the CI…
S2 Teaching Made Human: Piedad Gutiérrez on the Magic of Story
Piedad Gutiérrez, a veteran Spanish teacher and CI consultant now teaching in Israel, shares her inspiring journey from grammar-heavy lessons to joyful, story-based communication through…
S2E12 Episode 12: “Wait, Am I Doing This Right?” — CI Impostor Syndrome
Feeling like a fraud in your CI classroom? You’re not alone — welcome to CI Impostor Syndrome.Take the CI Proficiency Quiz and see where you stand on the CI journey: https://imim.us/ciquizIn this…
S2E11 Episode 11: “CI with THAT Class: When It’s All Chaos and Side-Eye”
Ever tried staying comprehensible while teaching that class — the one fueled by chaos, sarcasm, and an Olympic-level side-eye game? Yeah, this one’s for you.🎯 Ready to see how your CI skills stack…
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