Comprehend THIS!

Discover how Spanish teacher David Rice transformed his classroom with Comprehensible Input (CI) and made proficiency feel achievable for every student. 👉 Want ready-to-use strategies, lesson plans, and tools for YOUR classroom? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival The CI Story Series highlights everyday language teachers who have embraced CI and changed the way their students...

Tired of grading overload? Discover how to make assessment in the world language classroom stress-free, proficiency-based, and actually useful for students with guests Andy Dykema and Pat Rolfes. 🎒 Want more sanity-saving tools? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we dive into “Assessment Without the Headache” with Andy Dykema and Pat Rolfe...

When your department side-eyes your comprehensible input teaching, it can feel isolating—this episode shares real strategies, survival tips, and encouragement for CI teachers. 🎁 Grab your free CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival — your go-to resource for staying confident and effective with comprehensible input in the classroom. In this episode of Comprehend THIS! , we sit down with Ja...

Ever wonder what to do when your students just won’t talk in your world language classroom? 👉 Take our free CI Proficiency Quiz and assess your CI Proficiency Level here: https://imim.us/ciquiz In this episode of Comprehend THIS! , we dive into the universal teacher struggle: student silence. You’ll learn why forcing output usually backfires, how to build student confidence through comprehensible...

Discover how veteran ELL teacher Vicki Schrader transformed her classroom from grammar-heavy to fully Comprehensible Input (CI) and published four CI novels along the way. Get your monthly lifeline of ready-to-use CI lessons, activities, and assessments with the CI Survival Kit: https://imim.us/survival In this inspiring CI Story episode, Vicki Schrader shares her journey from textbook-driven teac...

Discover why reading is the secret weapon for language teachers using Comprehensible Input, with insights from A.C. Quintero and Pat Rolfes. 📦 Want ready-to-use CI lesson plans, activities, and strategies? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival In this episode of Comprehend THIS! , we’re joined by A.C. Quintero (teacher & author) and Pat Rolfes (teacher & reluctant-reader...

Master zero-prep CI activities and emergency teaching strategies to save your language lessons when you have absolutely no time to plan. 🎯 Take our CI Proficiency Quiz and assess your CI Proficiency Level: https://imim.us/ciquiz In this episode, we share our favorite no-prep CI activities, quick fixes, and teacher survival moves for those inevitable “oops, I need something NOW” moments. You’ll he...

Discover how to teach grammar in a CI classroom without boring drills or endless worksheets in this episode of Comprehend THIS! featuring Spanish teacher Chelsea Woodruff and French teacher Tara Ellsley. 🎯 Take our CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your CI Proficiency Level now: https://imim.us/ciquiz In Episode 3, No Grammar Drills, No Cry , we tackle the age-old question: how do you handle gramm...

Curious about how real teachers survive (and sometimes totally fail at) using Comprehensible Input? This episode delivers hilarious stories, first wins, and must-try strategies for your CI classroom. 🎉 Ready to kick off the year with clarity and confidence? Join our Back-to-School Bootcamp and get practical, CI-friendly tools to start strong: https://imim.us/bootcamp In this episode of Comprehend...

If you’ve ever wondered how language teachers survive the messy switch to comprehensible input, this episode is your new teacher therapy. Ready to level up your teaching this year? Join our Back-to-School Bootcamp for practical CI strategies, fresh ideas, and real talk: https://imim.us/bootcamp In Episode 1, How I Fell Into CI (and Survived) , I’m joined by Jodi Dinsmore and Paulino Brener as we s...

Welcome to Comprehend THIS! , the podcast for language teachers who are tired of the same old textbook chatter and want the real talk instead. Every episode is like pulling up a chair in the copy room or leaning on the hallway wall at your favorite conference — except it’s not awkward, the coffee’s better (yours, not mine), and nobody’s grading you. Host Scott Benedict sits down with 1–2 guests —...

D’Lisa McBride’s CI journey proves that teaching multiple languages—English, German, Italian, and Spanish—can be simple, effective, and engaging with comprehension-based methods! 🚀 Want to level up your CI teaching this summer? Join us at CI Summer Camp for hands-on training, expert insights, and a supportive community of like-minded teachers! Sign up now at https://imim.us/summercamp ! Our CI St...

Meet Tracey Collazos, a dedicated French and Spanish teacher, and discover how she transformed her classroom with Comprehensible Input (CI)—making language learning easier, more engaging, and truly effective! 🔥 Want to level up your CI teaching this summer? Join CI Summer Camp for practical strategies, expert guidance, and a supportive community! Sign up now: https://imim.us/summercamp 🌍 Our CI...

Experience how Gregory Schwab, a passionate Spanish teacher, transformed his classroom using comprehension-based methods and see how you can too! 👉 Ready to revolutionize your teaching? Join us at COMPREHENDED! 2025, the ultimate CI-based conference designed for world language teachers. Explore sessions from top educators and gain tools to elevate your classroom. Register now at https://imim.us/c...

Lynne Hendrick, a dedicated German teacher, shares her incredible journey of transforming her classroom with comprehension-based teaching strategies. 👉 Take your teaching to the next level! Join us at COMPREHENDED! 2025: https://comprehended.co/register . CI Stories is a live interview series that spotlights the real-life journeys of language teachers embracing comprehension-based methods. Each e...

Discover how Greg Gross, a passionate Spanish teacher, revolutionized his classroom with comprehension-based methods in our CI Story Series! 🌟 Ready to level up your teaching? Join us at the COMPREHENDED! 2025 conference! Explore CI-based sessions, gain actionable insights, and transform your classroom. Register now at https://comprehended.co ! Our CI Story Series highlights real-world language e...

Nicole KleinRichter, a dedicated Spanish teacher, shares her inspiring journey of transforming her classroom with comprehension-based teaching strategies. 👉 Ready to revolutionize your teaching? Join us at COMPREHENDED! 2025: https://comprehended.co/register . CI Stories is a live interview series that highlights the real-life experiences of language teachers who have embraced comprehension-based...

Shawna Sache, a passionate French teacher, shares her inspiring journey of embracing comprehension-based teaching and transforming her classroom. 👉 Ready to revolutionize your teaching? Join us at COMPREHENDED! 2025: https://comprehended.co/register . CI Stories is a live interview series that brings you real-life experiences from language teachers who have transitioned to comprehension-based met...

Judy Percy, a dedicated German and French teacher, shares her inspiring journey of transforming her classroom with comprehension-based teaching methods. Connect with Judy here: / judy.percy 👉 Want to revolutionize your teaching? Join us at COMPREHENDED! 2025: https://comprehended.co/register . CI Stories is a live interview series that spotlights the real-life journeys of language teachers who ha...

Jackie Deming-Plunk, a passionate Spanish teacher, shares her journey of transforming her classroom through comprehension-based teaching in this inspiring episode. 👉 Take your teaching to the next level! Learn about proficiency-based grading and assessments in our Assessment Academy: https://imim.us/academy . CI Stories is a live interview series showcasing real-life journeys of language teachers...