EP 160 Mistakes When Writing Language Objectives

Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers

📘 Episode Summary:

In this episode of My Adventures in ESL, we're diving into one of the most foundational (yet often overlooked) aspects of ESL instruction: language objectives.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether your objectives are truly effective—or you’re just looking to sharpen your approach—this episode is for you. I’m sharing the three most common mistakes teachers make when writing language objectives and giving you simple, actionable strategies to fix them.

These are the lessons I wish I had when I first started teaching. Trust me, once you understand how to write strong, scaffolded, and specific objectives, your teaching will feel more focused—and your students will thrive.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why observable action verbs are essential to effective language objectives
• How vague objectives can lead to student confusion—and how to rewrite them
• The power of scaffolds (like sentence starters and visuals) in supporting language learners
• A step-by-step framework for creating measurable, purposeful objectives
• Examples of both weak and strong objectives you can apply immediately

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