In many language acquisition classes, students often revert to using a common language, such as English, when interacting with peers. This workshop addresses the challenge of increasing the use of the target language in student-student interactions. In this workshop, attendees will gain insights from research and strategies implemented mainly in German language acquisition classes (with some Spanish/English examples). The goal is to share effective materials and techniques to encourage consistent use of the target language, such as such as chat mats, self-assessment rubrics, surveys, contracts, sentence builders, and rejoinders to foster a more immersive language environment.
