The Big CI Book European edition

The BIG CI Book

A Step-By-Step Guide for World Language Teachers

Over 370 pages of clear, concise instruction on the delivery of Comprehensible Input,

from accomplished TPRS teacher and teacher-trainer Ben Slavic.

The Big CI Book contains:

14 Skills that form the foundation of TPRS/CI, including how to circle, the speed at

which to move, how to clarify, and how to “read” students and know if the input is

really getting in. All techniques and resources are intended for any world language

teacher and are not specific to a particular language.

27 Strategies to keep your channels of delivery varied and satisfy students’ cravings

for novelty.

8 Classroom Management Tools for establishing the environment TPRS/CI must

have in order to work: teach kids how to participate, nip resistance in the bud, and

make your classroom a community where everyone truly feels safe and valued.

3 Assessment Tools that keep kids accountable and produce fair grades with minimal

time invested.

4 Bail Out Moves that you can jump to any time an activity goes off the rails... sometimes

it even happens to the experts!

An Appendix of Resources for the TPRS/CI teacher to help explain or defend the

approach to administrators/parents/colleagues.