131 ¦ Principle 2: Getting the Motivation-Acquisition balance right
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Principle Two of Six for a Motivated Year in the 'Back to School' series:
Principle 2: The Motivation-Acquisition Balance
This episode is full of practical, research-informed tips to help you:
✅ Give the right input for acquisition
✅ Use output to boost motivation
✅ Create powerful student interaction
✅ Build learner confidence
✅ Light that language-learning 🔥
✅ Grow future fluent speakers 🌍
✅ Focus on vocab first, grammar later
✅ Start every class with reading
Whether you’re just heading back to school or deep into prep, this episode will help you set the tone for a motivating, effective language classroom! 💪🎓
Don't miss the rest of the six principles which are on the way every Friday for the next five weeks:
3. The 5 minute block principle
4. Effective pairs to boost engagement
5. Creating a class yearbook
6. Running effective routines
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