Engaging Routines in the Language Classroom with Tia Parnell

World Language Classroom

#198

How can simple, consistent routines create a classroom where students communicate confidently in the target language every day? In this episode we look at how effective routines lead to successful classrooms. I’m joined by Tia Parnell, a French teacher in Ontario, Canada. Tia shares practical insight into how routines can create structure, boost engagement, and support meaningful language use. Everything from warm-ups and transitions to handling interruptions.

Topics in this Episode:

• routines as the backbone of the classroom the key elements that make a classroom routine both simple and effective
• morning routines that work particularly well in a world language classroom to set the tone for meaningful language use
• transitions how do you help students smoothly shift between activities while keeping them engaged in language learning?
• how to maintain structure when unexpected events disrupt routines, and strategies to help students reset and refocus
• advice for establishing consistent routines to support teachers starting strong and maintaining

Connect with Tia Parnell

• TikTok: @parfaitementparnell
• Instagram: @parfaitementparnell
• Website: parfaitementparnell.com

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• wlclassrom.com
• X (aka Twitter): @wlclassroom
• Threads: @wlclassroom
• Instagram: @wlclassroom
• Facebook: /wlclassroom
• WLClassroom Facebook Group

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