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How to apply critical thinking when teaching a second language?
How to apply critical thinking when teaching a second language?
February 23, 2026

How to apply critical thinking when teaching a second language?

Why AIM Is a Strong, CEFR‑ and NLA-Aligned Choice for My Classroom
Why AIM Is a Strong, CEFR‑ and NLA-Aligned Choice for My Classroom
February 10, 2026

Why AIM Is a Strong, CEFR‑ and NLA-Aligned Choice for My Classroom

Why AIM Is a Strong, CEFR‑ and NLA-Aligned Choice for My Classroom We hear teachers...
Teaching VS Learning - Tips for Helping Teachers Grow
Teaching VS Learning - Tips for Helping Teachers Grow
January 19, 2026

Teaching VS Learning - Tips for Helping Teachers Grow

Hello everyone and welcome to the first in a series of blogs in which I...
What is the Best Way to Teach a Language? 4 Popular Methods Compared
What is the Best Way to Teach a Language? 4 Popular Methods Compared
December 16, 2025

What is the Best Way to Teach a Language? 4 Popular Methods Compared

By blending the best parts of communicative teaching (interaction) and storytelling (engagement) with unique tools...
4 Of The Best Ways to Get Students Speaking French by Year-End
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November 22, 2025

4 Of The Best Ways to Get Students Speaking French by Year-End

Discover 4 engaging strategies for French teachers to get students speaking French fluently by the...
How AIM Language Learning Supports Students’ Ability to Describe Effectively in a Second Language
How AIM Language Learning Supports Students’ Ability to Describe Effectively in a Second Language
October 17, 2025

How AIM Language Learning Supports Students’ Ability to Describe Effectively in a Second Language

One of the key indicators of language proficiency is a learner’s ability to describe—to paint...
How AIM Supports Upper Elementary Immersion Classrooms
How AIM Supports Upper Elementary Immersion Classrooms
September 16, 2025

How AIM Supports Upper Elementary Immersion Classrooms

As immersion teachers, we are always looking for approaches that strengthen students’ confidence in both...
How AIM Supports Acquisition through Patterning, Rhythm, and Rhyme
How AIM Supports Acquisition through Patterning, Rhythm, and Rhyme
August 18, 2025

How AIM Supports Acquisition through Patterning, Rhythm, and Rhyme

As every language teacher knows, students acquire a second language most effectively when input is...
Unlocking Fluency: 10 Reasons Why AIM Language Learning Shines
Unlocking Fluency: 10 Reasons Why AIM Language Learning Shines
July 2, 2025

Unlocking Fluency: 10 Reasons Why AIM Language Learning Shines

Language teaching can often feel like an uphill battle, but AIM (the Accelerative Integrated Methodology)...
Why AIM Works for All Ages—From Young Students to Adult
Why AIM Works for All Ages—From Young Students to Adult
May 21, 2025

Why AIM Works for All Ages—From Young Students to Adult

I recently spoke to a teacher working with a group of older language learners (some...
Captivate and Engage Your Students Through Stories
Captivate and Engage Your Students Through Stories
March 21, 2025

Captivate and Engage Your Students Through Stories

Did you know that storytelling is a powerful learning tool? It’s one of the most...
Teach Children French Quickly: 5 Easy Lessons for Students
Teach Children French Quickly: 5 Easy Lessons for Students
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February 7, 2025

Teach Children French Quickly: 5 Easy Lessons for Students

Mastering French: AIM’s Entry and Leaving Routines When Teaching French  AIM’s Entry and Leaving Routines...