Introduction Section I. Members understand that proficiency focuses on what people can do with the language and not what they can't do
1. The Proficiency-Oriented Language Classroom Section II. The teacher uses the target language as a vehicle of instruction and communication
2. Lesson Planning and Starting the Year Section III. Members feel comfortable risk-taking in the target language
3. Low and No-Prep Games Section IV Communication is the main focus of class
4. Student-Centered Communicative Activities
5. Communicative and Research Projects Section V. The majority of class time is spent doing activities that build communication skills. Communicative activities that involve speaking, listening, reading, writing and culture are used to build fluency in each
6. Reading
7. Pair Work and Speaking
8. Grammar, Listening and Writing
9. Culture
10. Centers and Choices
11. Drama and Video Activities Section VI. Students and teachers have awareness of and access to proficiency- oriented assessments and use them regularly
12. Assessments Section VII. Members understand that errors are natural on the road to fluency. Accuracy comes later
13. Professional Development
