The lab was built on a simple idea. Students need to hear and speak the language constantly, and a teacher needs a way to listen in. That idea remains correct; we simply no longer need a dedicated room, a six-figure budget, or a sign-up sheet to act on it. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/mtgKlLD #languagelab #languageteaching #interpersonalspeaking

Annual testing provides important accountability data for multilingual programs. But, the results arrive months later, then the summer passes, and the student standing in front of you has changed. Old data isn't actionable data. Benchmarking at the beginning of the year and again in the winter gives you current information on students' skills and where they could benefit from more support. Read more about the benefits of benchmarking, and how to make it work for you, in our latest blog. 🔗 buff.ly/naagj0z

Since when has texting in class been encouraged?! Our latest blog dives into how you can leverage texting to build and assess interpersonal writing skills using Extempore's asynchronous group writing feature. You won't see group chats the same way again! buff.ly/ccBgNRb #ExpectProficiency #WorldLanguage #Interpersonal

Texas ELPS are changing for 2026–27 with the introduction of a new 5-level proficiency scale, grade bands & richer PLDs to better inform instruction. Learn what ESL/EB teachers need to know ahead of the coming school year. Read more 🔗 extemporeapp.com/blog/four-l… #Texas #BilingualEducation #ESL #ExpectProficiency

The rise of AI has many questioning the importance of learning a language. In our latest blog, we break down how AI has actually highlighted the increasing importance of language instruction, and how you can make you make sure your class is something AI can't replace. Read more 🔗 extemporeapp.com/blog/does-a… #ExpectProficiency #AITranslation #LanguageEducation #WorldLanguage

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Extempore Live! is here. 🎉 Built for world language teachers who are tired of 1:1 speaking assessments eating their week. ✅ Whole class assessed at once ✅ Auto-records audio + video (yes, ASL teachers, we see you) ✅ Drop into any pair anonymously ✅ Save and remix groupings all year ✅ Custom prompts in minutes ✅ Any device, no install, unlimited recordings #ExpectProficiency #WorldLanguage #InterpersonalSpeaking

Imagine if every student in your class could do an interpersonal speaking task at the same time. With video. On any device. And you can drop in anonymously. We've been cooking. Reveal drops Monday 8/3. 🔔 #ExpectProficiency #WorldLanguage #InterpersonalSpeaking

POV: It's day 3 of speaking assessments. The same kid is still on deck. You've drunk 4 coffees. Spring break feels like a myth. There has to be a better way. (Spoiler: there is. 👀) #ExpectProficiency #WorldLanguage #InterpersonalSpeaking

A new button? Yes. And it does exactly what you’ve been asking for. Hit "Shuffle", and boom—student pairings get rearranged instantly in your synchronous interpersonal assessments. Marked a few kids absent? Hit it again. Poof. No more lonely one-person rooms. And since we’re already on a roll… big upgrades to absence-marking are coming soon. Stay tuned—your future self will thank us.#languagelearning #extemporeapp