The aim in this post is simple: to save you some time somewhere. Teacher workload is high and has been for a long period. The DofE set up task forces dedicated to looking at workload around plannin…

For a topic like this, it makes sense to start with three very simple questions: How is this going to be assessed? What vocabulary will they need to do well? What obstacles might I encounter in tea…

The author, an experienced teacher, reflects on their diverse teaching background and shares insights gained from various subjects. Key takeaways include the importance of structured questioning in…

Other cultures have always fascinated me ever since learning about Norway in Year 5 or tasting a Stollen in German class in Year 7.     My experience of teaching secondary languages suggests that t…

Other cultures have always fascinated me ever since learning about Norway in Year 5 or tasting a Stollen in German class in Year 7.     My experience of teaching secondary languages suggests that this fascination is true for our students as well.   Was Norway where this fascination with other cultures started? Possibly! It's still on the list to visit... We teach culture to build enthusiasm interest and develop the cultural capital of our students.

The author, an experienced teacher, reflects on their diverse teaching background and shares insights gained from various subjects. Key takeaways include the importance of structured questioning in History, developing student oracy in Drama, and using visual aids like flowcharts in Computer Science. Adapting strategies from different disciplines can enhance language teaching effectiveness.

by Gianfranco Conti, PhD. Co-author of 'The Language Teacher toolkit', 'Breaking the sound barrier: teaching learners how to listen', 'Memory: what every teacher should kno…

It's the time of year when teachers ask questions on various fora about how to interpret assessment data and how to respond to management,...

End of year assessments or mock listening/reading exams need marking. I used to do them all one by one and it took me aaaaages. 7 years into my career I learnt that you can manage a whole class in …

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Creative Commons The aim in this post is simple: to save you some time somewhere. Teacher workload is high and has been for a long period. The DofE set up task forces dedicated to looking at worklo…

For a topic like this, it makes sense to start with three very simple questions: How is this going to be assessed? What vocabulary will they need to do well? What obstacles might I encounter in teaching this? Exam Type Ways it could appear Listening Someone talking about a celebrity they admire

This update emphasizes the importance of intentional, impactful teaching in MFL. It champions genuine lesson engagement, meaningful relationships with students, and vital reflective practices for educators.

French, German, Spanish and computer science grades are more than half a grade lower than pupils’ grades in English and maths. But pupils who enter art and design (photography) tend to achieve half a grade or more higher than in English and maths. https://t.co/D43ZdzNeAo

It’s been a long while since I studied A-level German, however I would argue the starters to those lessons constituted some of the most effective and efficient retrieval practice in languages…

It's been a long while since I studied A-level German, however I would argue the starters to those lessons constituted some of the most effective and efficient retrieval practice in languages I have ever received. They set me up very well for university and I can still remember the verb conjugations over 20 years on. We had five German lessons a week.

Reading aloud in MFL has always been important, but with the changes to the new GCSE it has become even more so. I have been thinking about ...

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