Week 1 – Understanding BICS and CALP in the EFL Classroom
Welcome to my Week 1 Teaching Vlog! 💫 In this video, I explain the difference between BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills) and CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) and how I plan to support both in my future English classroom. These concepts are essential in second language learning and part of the Ecuadorian EFL curriculum.