TCI Teaching

Teaching with Comprehensible Input

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What is TCI?

TCI stands for Teaching with Comprehensible Input. It encompasses a comprehensive suite of language acquisition methods, techniques, and strategies rooted firmly in Dr. Stephen Krashen’s famous Comprehensible Input Hypothesis.

It is no exaggeration to say that TCI is currently the most effective foreign language teaching methodology in the world. It is backed by robust scientific theory and driven by a highly systematic framework for classroom implementation.

TCI is rapidly becoming the mainstream standard in US foreign language education. At the same time, its influence is expanding far beyond the United States, gaining significant traction across Europe, Canada, and other parts of the world.

Looking ahead to the next decade, we boldly predict a paradigm shift in the field of language education, with the TCI methodology serving as the ultimate turning point. Given that leading international language conferences are already championing comprehensible input-based approaches, TCI is undeniably poised to become the definitive future of foreign language instruction.

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The 8th TCI (Comprehensible Input) Teacher Training Conference to be Held at Yungu School Hangzhou in July


As a pioneering educational hub built on the vision of being "a school created by the Chinese people, for the Chinese people," Yungu School Hangzhou has deeply embedded technology into its DNA. By shattering traditional educational boundaries and exploring the future of learning through innovative models, its unique positioning and rich resources have made it a legendary benchmark for modern education.

We purposely selected Yungu School as the host venue for this year's TCI Teacher Training Conference to leverage its cutting-edge educational philosophy and diverse teaching spaces. Our goal is to provide participating educators with a fully immersive experience into what the future of practical education truly looks like.

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2022 The 4th Annual TCI Conference (Online Chinese & English Lesson Planning Bootcamp)

In July 2022, the 4th Annual TCI (Comprehensible Input) Teacher Workshop was held online.

This time around, the event was completely different from anything we've done before—it was a full-scale Lesson Planning Bootcamp! We took a hands-on approach, guiding educators step-by-step through exactly how to design lessons using the TCI framework.





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2023 TCI Online Teacher Workshop



In the summer of 2023, the 5th Annual TCI (Comprehensible Input) Online Teacher Training Conference was held virtually.

Headlined by world-renowned linguist Dr. Stephen Krashen and taught directly by top-tier, practicing foreign language educators from across the US, this training brought together the absolute cutting edge of modern educational philosophies and classroom methodologies.


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The 6th International TCI (Comprehensible Input) Teacher Training Conference


The 6th International TCI (Comprehensible Input) Teacher Training Conference was proudly held in Guangzhou.

As our long-awaited return to an in-person event, we were finally able to connect with everyone face-to-face! Ms. Lili, alongside a team of expert, practicing TCI educators from the United States, traveled to Guangzhou to honor this special "five-year promise" with our community.




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The 7th TCI Foreign Language Teacher Training Conference, Hosted at Shanghai's Most Beautiful Campus

This summer, we are thrilled to host the 7th TCI Foreign Language Teacher Training Conference right here in Shanghai.

TCI teacher training experts from Europe and the United States will be joining us for an exclusive, face-to-face training experience. Designed entirely around an interactive workshop format, this event is structured to ensure every single participant walks away with maximum value and actionable insights.


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2019 The 1st Annual TCI China In-Person Workshop

From July 24 to 27, 2019, Gogolearning proudly hosted the 1st Annual TCI (Comprehensible Input) Mainland China Workshop in Beijing. The event featured the pioneer of the Comprehensible Input Hypothesis himself, Dr. Stephen Krashen, alongside two veteran TCI experts, Laurie Clarcq and Ms. Lu. Engaging directly with educators throughout the entire event, they delivered an unforgettable, high-value experience for over 100 deeply inspired participants.

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2020 TCI Online Teacher Workshop

Due to the pandemic, Gogolearning made the difficult decision to cancel the TCI Conference and in-person workshops originally scheduled for Shanghai. In their place, we launched an unprecedented "TCI Online Teacher Bootcamp," taught directly by Dr. Stephen Krashen and a team of top-tier US TCI experts. Spanning seven weeks, the bootcamp utilized a hybrid format of live and pre-recorded sessions, drawing in over a thousand participating educators.


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TCI Year-Round Rolling Live Training Sessions

Our rolling, year-round live TCI training program focuses on the practical application of the TCI methodology in the classroom. The curriculum covers everything from lesson design and differentiated instruction for various proficiency levels to engaging classroom games. We offer sessions in both Chinese and English to provide a comprehensive learning experience tailored to the diverse needs of our community.


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2021 | TCI Online Teacher Workshop

The 2021 TCI Workshop marked a complete departure from previous events, offering an entirely fresh, experiential approach to the TCI framework. Participants had the unique opportunity to observe real-world, digital TCI classrooms via live broadcast, witnessing firsthand how top US educators step-by-step teach English to Chinese children online.

The legendary Dr. Stephen Krashen delivered the event's highly anticipated opening and closing keynotes.

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