Expert 

Claudia is a passionate advocate for communicative approaches to language teaching, with over 30 years of experience researching, exploring, and applying these methods in classrooms in Argentina and the United States. Her teaching is driven by a common goal: fostering her students’ joy, curiosity, and progress in learning languages. Claudia holds a Master’s degree in the Teaching of the Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures from the University of Alcalá in Spain, where she is currently pursuing her PhD. She also earned a B.A. in English and TESL from the Catholic University of Argentina and is a published author in the field of Medical Spanish. Throughout her career, Claudia has taught ESL and Spanish from elementary to high school, as well as English Grammar and Medical Spanish in postgraduate programs.

Description

Participants in this session will discover how fluency and accuracy can actually coexist and thrive through the use of meaningful communication strategies. Designed specifically for language instructors, this session will explore practical, research-based techniques grounded in modern language teaching methodologies. Attendees will be encouraged to create engaging, real-world learning activities that foster confident communication while building language proficiency. By the end of the session, participants will leave equipped with actionable tools and insights to seamlessly integrate these essential components into their teaching practice.