Extempore

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

Our very own Product Wizard, Sam Slagle, just wrapped up a whirlwind tour of Texas, visiting classrooms across @friscoisd, @arlingtonisd, and @prosperisd. Grateful to all the teachers and students who offered their time, insights, and honest feedback. You’re helping steer the future of @Extemporeapp.

Everything’s bigger in Texas — including Extempore stats! 🤠 Over 900,000 submissions, 77,000 students, and 2.5 million minutes of target language talk time. Texas educators, y’all are leading the charge in language learning! ❤️💬 #languageproficiency #languagelearning

What an amazing weekend at TFLA/TeCCL! We loved catching up with our friends and partners from Arlington, Frisco, Keller, Prosper, North East, Birdville, Richardson, and so many other districts. Your passion for improving language learning inspires us every day!

The funnest part about our trainings? To make teachers behave like students for a while! Yesterday, it was @kellerisd.

@dentonisd and @birdvilleisd yesterday, @kellerisd today... sorry to impose more photos of excited teachers on you, but there is nothing we love more than exposing new faculty to @extempore!

Denton ISD in Texas has impressive facilities... and an incredibly engaged World Languages faculty. Welcome to the Extempore family, @dentonisd!! #expectproficiency

Did you know... Extempore has plenty of Rubrics available for use? Whether it's AP, IB, WIDA, ELPA21... or general rubrics for quick grading, they are there for you and your teachers. Extempore -> Rubrics-> Global Rubrics #expectproficiency

Extempore's Kick-Off Season has been Kicked Off! Our trainers spent the morning with the faculty at @friscoisd, in Texas. With the launch of the new Report By Criteria, teachers can now see in-depth analysis of their own data, while admins see the global view. Thank you, @AndreinaRussell for all the support. You have an amazing team, and they #ExpectProficiency

Summer break is almost here! 🙌🏻 How will you spend it? Whether you're gearing up to read on the beach or veg out with your comfort show, we hope you find time to relax, refresh, and recharge. 🔋 #ExpectProficiency

Struggling to create activities that incorporate multiple modes and skills? Try One Minute News! 📰 Students take turns sharing a brief presentation on a given topic (family, hobbies, etc.). Classmates pose questions and the original presenter has an opportunity to respond and extend the conversation. Read more 📖buff.ly/4gCOhSP #ExpectProficiency

Ever wondered what a day in the life as an Extempore teacher looks like? Check out Kalee’s favorite ways to use Extempore with her Spanish students. 💬 Simulate students responding to a text message conversation 👂 Interpretive listening with embedded Youtube videos 🗣️ Presentational speaking to wrap it all up ⬇️ #ExpectProficiency buff.ly/4iAWVTw

Get creative with interpretive listening on Extempore! 👂 Audio with multiple-choice image responses: ⭐️ Additional context/scaffolding ⭐️ Enable audio replay for student-friendly formative assessment Image with multiple-choice audio responses: ⭐️ Raise the stakes by having students consider multiple audios ⭐️ Incorporate real-world scenarios with diverse audios for comprehensive practice Ready to explore more? buff.ly/4g5YK9g #ExpectProficiency

Extempore Sync allows teachers to record groups of students for live interpersonal speaking assessments. Take a deep dive into our blog to learn more about Extempore Sync, how to use it effectively, and snag some free resources! 💫 Read more: 📖 buff.ly/4geh0xo #ExpectProficiency

"It's like a language lab, but better!" Yeah, we've heard that one before. 😉 With the recent addition of our Drop In feature, making the switch to Extempore saves your program time and money while also offering increased access and flexibility for instructors and students. Learn more buff.ly/4g5YK9g

Timed responses can make students sweat 🥵, but sometimes, they're necessary, especially when it comes to high-stakes assessments and building capacity for spontaneous speech. Read more to learn how to use Extempore's timers effectively while minimizing students' stress. buff.ly/4gYhAPV #Expect Proficiency

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating language educators everywhere who have dedicated their time, energy, and passion to teaching and inspiring the next generation to pursue competency in another language. 🌏 Thank YOU (!!!) for the all too often unrecognized and underappreciated work that goes into teaching. 👏👏 To honor their commitment to their profession and their students, we will be selecting two Extempore users to receive an Extempore Care Package, complete with a $25 Starbucks gift card ☕️ (got to keep that energy up to finish the school year strong, right?). Stay tuned to see who wins! 👀 #ExpectProficiency

Good luck to all AP students testing during the next two weeks! 🍀 AP teachers, here is where your effort and dedication pay off. Time to step back and watch your students shine. ✨ #ExpectProficiency

The rise of online translators and AI has many scrambling back to inefficient paper-based assessments. With Extempore, you can administer assessments with peace of mind using Safe Mode. 🔐 Read more about our built-in assessment security features: buff.ly/3BC8QQl #ExpectProficiency

Wouldn’t you like to know how your program is doing at all times, instead of just when high-stakes test results are returned? 👀 Extempore Reports puts that power into your hands: ⏱️ Get real-time information on student performance 📈 Measure progress year over year 💪 Use data to make informed decisions See more ➡️ buff.ly/4gO9byy #ExpectProficiency