In this episode I walk through the ACTFL Proficiency Levels and Performance Descriptors.[sign up for Talking Points]Topics:What they areHow  they are used in teaching and learningHow they are designedHow they are organizedWhat each proficiency level involvesBreakdown of Interpersonal Proficiency LevelsHow to use Proficiency Levels (Performance Descriptors) in the classroomBlog posts: wlclassroom.com/ican --  walks through writing I can statements that are truly communicative and there is a link to the ACTFL Performance Descriptorswlclassroom.com/levelup -- shows what language looks like at each proficiency level and what students can focus on (or do) to level up.Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom CommunitySign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group