Experience language learning as a beginner—and reflect on what it means for your teaching.

About this experience

Language Learning Experiences are designed for world language and English learner teachers who want to better understand the learning process from the student perspective. Participants engage in acquisition-driven Egyptian Arabic lessons as novice learners while reflecting on instructional strategies and classroom practices throughout the experience.

Who this is for

• World language and English learner teachers
• Departments and teacher groups
• Educators seeking to refine their instructional practicec
• Teachers interested in acquisition-driven approaches

What's included

• Weekly virtual language sessions
• Instruction in Egyptian Arabic at the novice level
• Structured reflection after each session
• Discussion of teaching strategies and student experience

What makes this experience unique

Unlike traditional professional development, this experience places teachers in the role of the learner. By engaging directly in the language acquisition process, participants gain insight into how instructional choices impact comprehension, engagement, and retention. This dual focus on learning and reflection leads to more informed and effective teaching practices.

Format

• Virtual group sessions
• Typically 4–6 weeks
• Designed for beginner-level participation
• Can be adapted for different group sizes or contexts

Why this matters

Understanding how language is experienced by learners is essential for effective teaching. This experience helps educators move beyond theory by directly engaging with the challenges and successes of language learning, leading to more responsive and inclusive instruction.

Ready to move forward?

We’ll help you determine whether this experience is the right fit for your goals or your team.