Dressler, RoswitaMueller, Katherine2022-02-172022-02-172022-02Dressler, R. & Mueller, K. (2022). Pedagogical strategies to foster target language use: A nexus analysis. Canadian Modern Language Review, 78(1), 75-90. 10.3138/cmlr-2020-00840008-45061710-1131http://hdl.handle.net/1880/114422https://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/39611Fostering target language use in second language classrooms is a persistent challenge for teachers. A lack of specific guidelines in curriculum documents, inexperience with a wide variety of pedagogical approaches, and the tendency to default to English, have been documented as reasons behind this challenge. Strategies from the Neurolinguistic Approach (NLA) show promise for fostering target language use in a variety of contexts in Canada and abroad. This study examined the use of NLA strategies in one German Bilingual Program in western Canada. The oral modeling sequence and literacy loop were implemented by six K-6 teachers during three sets of two Intensive (German-only) Weeks during a collaborative action research project over the course of one year. Nexus analysis served as a conceptual framework for analysis of interview data. Teachers reported that the strategies led to more structured, purposefully planned, collaborative learning opportunities. Students quickly picked up the NLA oral modeling sequence structure which allowed teachers to promote meaningful communication. Teachers used the literacy loop to scaffold target language use in both oral and written modes. Teachers collaborated in planning and teaching in grade teams, with buddy classes, and as a German teaching team. These results suggest the applicability of these strategies for other dual language programs to foster target language use.engUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Bilingual ProgramNeurolinguistic Approachsecond language pedagogynexus analysissecond language speakingsecond language writingjournal article10.3138/cmlr-2020-0084