Oral Presentations & Projects in the World Language Classroom

If you’ve ever nervously recited a weather report or a skit in a World Language class, you know how oral presentations can be both intimidating and empowering. These moments go beyond grammar drills—they push students to communicate with purpose and apply their language skills in real-world contexts. In this post, I’ll share why oral presentations are still essential in today’s language classroom, offer best practices for making them effective, and provide resources to help you implement them with ease and confidence.