When a CI classroom gets too comfortable, strong community can quietly slide into chaos—and managing chill without losing control is a skill every language teacher needs.

Take the CI Proficiency Quiz to see where you land and assess your comprehension-based teaching at https://imim.us/ciquiz.

In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we unpack how to reset expectations, hold boundaries, and lead with warmth and authority—without becoming the fun police or killing classroom morale.

Need ready-to-use CI lessons, routines, and systems that support structure and joy? Check out the CI Survival Kit at https://imim.us/kit.

#comprehensibleinput, #languageteaching, #classroommanagement, #worldlanguageteachers, #teachingspanish, #citeachers, #teacherpodcast, #proficiencybasedteaching, #teacherburnout, #classroomculture

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1. Scott Benedict - https://www.instagram.com/immediateimmersion
2. Kayla Velasquez - https://www.instagram.com/Srta_kaylavela
3. Jackie Deming-Plunk
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Silence in the CI classroom doesn’t mean disengagement, apathy, or failure—it often means processing, and today we’re unpacking what that really looks like.

Before you panic, take the CI Proficiency Quiz and see where you land at https://imim.us/ciquiz.

In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we talk about quiet students, trusting input over output, subtle comprehension checks, and why participation doesn’t have to be loud to be real—with plenty of teacher honesty and sarcasm included.

Need practical support? The CI Survival Kit has your back with ready-to-use resources at https://imim.us/kit.

#comprehensibleinput, #languageteaching, #worldlanguageteachers, #CIclassroom, #quietstudents, #teacherpodcast, #languageacquisition, #proficiencybased, #teacherlife, #CIteaching

Hosts:

1. Scott Benedict - https://www.instagram.com/immediateimmersion
2. Stephanie Carbonneau

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If you've ever wondered which tech tools actually support CI and which ones slowly drain your will to teach, this episode breaks down the essential truth about “Tech That Doesn’t Suck the Life Out of CI.”

Take the CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your level at https://imim.us/ciquiz.

In this episode, we unpack the wild world of edtech through real teacher stories, rage-quit confessions, and practical examples of tools that genuinely help acquisition without overwhelming your classroom.

Grab the CI Survival Kit at https://imim.us/kit to get monthly resources that actually support comprehensible, low-prep teaching.

#comprehensibleinput #CItech #languageacquisition #worldlanguagepd #CIteaching #comprehendthispodcast #teachlanguages #CIstrategies #edtechtips #teacherlife

Hosts:

• Scott Benedict - https://www.instagram.com/immediateimmersion
• Noemi Rodriguez - https://www.instagram.com/@team_lologramos
• Aamina Thornton - https://www.instagram.com/Ohdynamite13

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Student feedback, CI teaching, and classroom engagement collide in this brutally honest, funny, and relatable episode for world language teachers featuring Jackie Deming-Plunk and Karla McCann, a French teacher and native Spanish speaker who has cracked the code on language acquisition, high-frequency vocabulary, reading strategies, story-telling, and curriculum design.

Take the free CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your CI level at https://imim.us/ciquiz.

In this episode, we unpack the chaos of student feedback — why it swings wildly, what “boring” really means, how to collect honest insight without hosting therapy sessions, and how to adjust your teaching without betraying CI principles. With guests Jackie Deming-Plunk and Karla McCann, we explore how real-world feedback fits into research-backed, story-driven acquisition.

Grab the CI Survival Kit for ready-to-use comprehensible-input tools at https://imim.us/kit.

#comprehensibleinput, #CIteaching, #studentfeedback, #languageacquisition, #worldlanguageteacher, #teacherlife, #teachingspanish, #comprehendTHIS, #classroomengagement, #CIclassroom

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• Scott Benedict - https://www.instagram.com/immediateimmersion
• Jackie Deming-Plunk
• Karla McCann - https://www.instagram.com/madamemccann

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CI teacher burnout is real, messy, and wildly relatable, especially when you’re trying to stay comprehensible while running on caffeine and sheer force of will.

Before you dive in, take the CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your actual CI level (no judgment, promise) at https://imim.us/ciquiz.

In this episode, we’re tackling the emotional chaos of CI burnout with a good dose of humor, some painfully honest teacher confessions, and insights from guests Andy Dykema and Meg Fandel Vernon—because nothing says “we’re struggling together” like talking about the week you almost quit teaching to become a professional barista.

If you need a little lifeline to keep your CI classes running without sacrificing your sanity, check out the CI Survival Kit with Ask-a-Story Slides in Spanish, French, and German at https://imim.us/kit.

#comprehensibleinput, #citeachertips, #worldlanguageteacher, #CIsurvivalkit, #spanishteacherlife, #languageacquisition, #teachingspanish, #CIstrategies, #teacherburnout, #teacherwellbeing

Hosts:

• Scott Benedict - https://www.instagram.com/immediateimmersion
• Andy Dykema - https://www.instagram.com/@profe.dykema
• Meg Fandel Vernon - https://www.instagram.com/MegFandelVernon

Resources & Links:

• Assessment Academy: https://imim.us/academy
• CI Survival Kit: https://imim.us/kit
• La Maestra Loca: https://www.lamaestraloca.com/
• Somos - Martina Bex - The Comprehensible Classroom: https://comprehensibleclassroom.com/
• Bryce Hedstrom: https://brycehedstrom.com
• Dahiana Castro: https://thecastrocode.com/
• Ben Tinsley: https://www.afrofranco.com/
• Alina Filipescu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81HHGsmRavfRI3_CDcylmg

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Piedad Gutiérrez, a veteran Spanish teacher and CI consultant now teaching in Israel, shares her inspiring journey from grammar-heavy lessons to joyful, story-based communication through Comprehensible Input.

Want ready-to-use CI lessons, stories, and activities that make language learning effortless? Grab the CI Survival Kit today at https://imim.us/kit and start transforming your classroom with powerful, comprehensible input.

The CI Story Series celebrates language teachers around the world who are redefining what it means to teach for proficiency. Each episode features real educators sharing authentic stories, classroom breakthroughs, and practical insights to help you make language acquisition natural, human, and fun.

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#ComprehensibleInput, #SpanishTeacher, #CITeaching, #WorldLanguage, #TPRS, #LanguageAcquisition, #StorytellingInEducation, #ProficiencyBasedTeaching, #LanguageLearning, #ImmediateImmersion

Feeling like a fraud in your CI classroom? You’re not alone — welcome to CI Impostor Syndrome.

Take the CI Proficiency Quiz and see where you stand on the CI journey: https://imim.us/ciquiz

In this hilarious and brutally honest episode, Scott sits down with Monique Francis and Peter Riehl to talk about why even experienced teachers question themselves, how to stop comparing your chaos to others’ perfection, and how to recognize the subtle signs that prove CI is working.

Ready for done-for-you lessons that make CI easier? Check out the CI Survival Kit at https://imim.us/kit.

#ComprehendTHIS, #CITeaching, #LanguageTeachers, #ImpostorSyndrome, #ComprehensibleInput, #WorldLanguage, #CIClassroom, #TeacherPodcast, #LanguageAcquisition, #TeacherHumor

Hosts:

• Scott Benedict - https://www.instagram.com/immediateimmersion
• Monique Francis - https://www.instagram.com/@japaneasyreads
• Peter Riehl - https://www.instagram.com/chillsatwillpodcast

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• Assessment Academy https://imim.us/academy
• CI Survival Kit https://imim.us/kit
• Diane Neubauer - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtCASxFEa9ym88EUrWZxFQ
• Janique Vanderstocken - https://www.youtube.com/@janiquevanderstockencllft
• Ben Slavic - https://benslavic.com
• AnnMarie Chase Magic Cards - https://senorachase.com/2018/01/23/magic-cards/
• Rock Paper Scissors Movie Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VZi6cfUZQ4

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Ever tried staying comprehensible while teaching that class — the one fueled by chaos, sarcasm, and an Olympic-level side-eye game? Yeah, this one’s for you.

🎯 Ready to see how your CI skills stack up? Take the CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your level at https://imim.us/ciquiz. You might surprise yourself… or confirm everything you’ve suspected since last Tuesday’s fire drill.

In this solo episode, Scott dives headfirst into the glorious disaster known as “THAT class.” From Bathroom Kid and Eye-Roll Expert to the art of pretending everything’s fine while silently screaming inside — this one’s equal parts therapy, humor, and hope for every teacher who’s ever ended class whispering, “At least no one cried.” Expect real talk, survival strategies, and a reminder that even chaos can be comprehensible… mostly.

💡 Want ready-to-use CI lessons that don’t make you lose your mind? Grab the CI Survival Kit — fresh, funny, and classroom-ready lessons every month at https://imim.us/kit.

#ComprehendTHIS, #CITeacher, #LanguageTeachers, #WorldLanguage, #TeachingPodcast, #TeacherHumor, #ComprehensibleInput, #SpanishTeachers, #TeacherLife, #CISurvivalKitHosts:

Scott Benedict - https://www.instagram.com/immediateimmersion

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BAssessment Academy: https://imim.us/academy

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Class Reset Questions - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tgv_OoD5Df-cM5Vz4Fcc6T6KbjBWOPWt/view?usp=sharing

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