Think in English, Speak in English: Breaking the Cycle of Translation Anxiety in the Multilingual Classroom
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Think in English, Speak in English: Breaking the Cycle of Translation Anxiety in the Multilingual Classroom
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In this episode of The Language Bridge Podcast, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte explores one of the most common challenges faced by English learners in multilingual classrooms: the habit of mentally translating before speaking. This often leads to hesitation, anxiety, and silence in the ELD classroom.
Dr. Chiaramonte offers practical strategies to help students shift from thinking about English to thinking in English. You’ll learn how simple, low-pressure warm-ups—such as picture prompts, object descriptions, and rapid-fire partner Q&As—can retrain students' minds and reduce their fear of speaking.
Drawing on current research and his own classroom experience, Dr. Chiaramonte reminds us that fluency begins with mindset—and that by creating safe, engaging spaces for spontaneous English use, we empower our students to speak with confidence.
Perfect for TESOL educators, ELD teachers, and language advocates around the world.