#146When it comes to providing comprehensible input, is it possible to use authentic resources? In this episode, we explore how to use authentic listening resources as a form of comprehensible input with Steven Lopez, a Spanish teacher in New York. Steven shares his process for preparing and scaffolding listening tasks so that students are able to confidently understand the target language in authentic contexts.  You will walk away with lots of ideas to use in your classroom.Topics In This Episode:interpretive listening  as a foundational skill for students in language acquisitionhow incorporating authentic listening materials enhances students' language proficiency and confidenceexamples of successful classroom activities practical strategies that teachers can use to engage students in interpretive listening tasks that support the development of speaking and writing skillsensuring that interpretive listening activities not only serve as an entry point but also scaffold students' progression towards more complex speaking and writing tasksConnect with Steven Lopez:Twitter/X : @Profelopez21Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.