“Language teaching is unlike any other type of teaching because language acquisition is not the same as learning anything else.” Common Ground, pg. 12

As a World Language teacher you know this is true! Our classrooms are exciting, lively places full of games, communication, and learning, and it takes a lot of work! With all that work, it can be difficult to stay up to date on the best practices and current research in the field of language acquisition.  Join us for a four week book study on this practical book that bridges the gap between theory and regular, every day classroom practice.  We’ll learn together as educators as we read and reflect, share our experiences, and construct new ideas and visions for our classrooms.  Participants must purchase their own copy of the book and participate weekly in the shared Google Doc that will help guide our discussion time.   

Session 1: Introduction, Community Building & Goal Setting 

Thursday, Oct. 15 4:00-5:00pm 

**no reading needs to be completed for this session, but feel free to read ahead! 

Session 2: Section I: SLA and Pedagogy 

Thursday, Oct 22 4:00-5:00pm  

For this session, participants should have read pages 3-64

Session 3: Section II: Interpretive Communication

Thursday, Oct. 29  4:00-5:00pm 

For this session, participants should have read pages 67-131

Session 4: Section III: Presentational and Interpersonal Communication

Thursday, Nov 5 4:00-5:00pm 

For this session, participants should have read pages 135-195

Participants will need to purchase the book individually. Registration closes October 9, 2026.  Partial pd hours will not be issued. Participants must complete all virtual sessions and assignments to earn the full 11 pd hours. A virtual link will be sent prior to the event date.