131 ¦ Principle 2: Getting the Motivation-Acquisition balance right

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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