Silvia Bastow FCCT
@fraubastowmfl.bsky.social
Subject Leader | SLE | Instructional Coaching | MA in German linguistics | GEM | ECF | CPD | Ed.Consultant | Author | ALL council | views my own | Slovakian🇸🇰
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🎭 The new 2026 GCSE MFL role-plays focus on real communication, not memorised scripts. In my latest blog, I share what’s changing, common challenges + 10 practical ways to build confidence through everyday speaking tasks.
👉 Read more:
#MFL #GCSE2026 #Languages
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/getting...
👉 Read more:
#MFL #GCSE2026 #Languages
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/getting...
Getting Students Talking: Making the most of role plays in the new GCSE speaking exam
There’s a lot of talk everywhere about the new 2026 GCSE MFL exams and for good reason! The updates are designed to make language learning more meaningful, focusing on real communication rather than m...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🎭 The new 2026 GCSE MFL role-plays focus on real communication, not memorised scripts. In my latest blog, I share what’s changing, common challenges + 10 practical ways to build confidence through everyday speaking tasks.
👉 Read more:
#MFL #GCSE2026 #Languages
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/getting...
👉 Read more:
#MFL #GCSE2026 #Languages
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/getting...
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9 hours until our special show focussed on CPD for language teachers, sponsored by the NCLE.
Set yourselves a reminder to tune in live at 6pm UK time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yr...
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@joedale.bsky.social
@ttradioofficial.bsky.social
Set yourselves a reminder to tune in live at 6pm UK time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yr...
@fraubastowmfl.bsky.social
@joedale.bsky.social
@ttradioofficial.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
9 hours until our special show focussed on CPD for language teachers, sponsored by the NCLE.
Set yourselves a reminder to tune in live at 6pm UK time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yr...
@fraubastowmfl.bsky.social
@joedale.bsky.social
@ttradioofficial.bsky.social
Set yourselves a reminder to tune in live at 6pm UK time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Yr...
@fraubastowmfl.bsky.social
@joedale.bsky.social
@ttradioofficial.bsky.social
✨New Post: What can and can’t a Book Look tell us ? ✨A neat, colour-coded exercise book doesn’t always mean real learning or progress. In MFL, so much of what matters : speaking, listening, interaction, confidence can’t be captured on a page...
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What does a Book Look look like in MFL and what should it reflect?
In the world of MFL, book looks can sometimes feel like a tick-box exercise or a stressful scrutiny. Too often - and this can be the case for other subjects, they risk becoming about neat presentation...
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October 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
✨New Post: What can and can’t a Book Look tell us ? ✨A neat, colour-coded exercise book doesn’t always mean real learning or progress. In MFL, so much of what matters : speaking, listening, interaction, confidence can’t be captured on a page...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/what-do...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/what-do...
Reposted by Silvia Bastow FCCT
📢NEW Post📢 Oracy in MFL. Oracy is our whole academy focus, here are some subject specific ideas we use in our department to support our students. #mflsky #edusky
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Oracy in the Languages Classroom: Why Speaking Is So Much More Than Talking
When we talk about language learning, “speaking” often feels like the ultimate goal. It’s what learners and parents usually see as success: Can you have a conversation? Can you speak the language? But...
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September 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📢NEW Post📢 Oracy in MFL. Oracy is our whole academy focus, here are some subject specific ideas we use in our department to support our students. #mflsky #edusky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/oracy-i...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/oracy-i...
📢NEW Post📢 Oracy in MFL. Oracy is our whole academy focus, here are some subject specific ideas we use in our department to support our students. #mflsky #edusky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/oracy-i...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/oracy-i...
Oracy in the Languages Classroom: Why Speaking Is So Much More Than Talking
When we talk about language learning, “speaking” often feels like the ultimate goal. It’s what learners and parents usually see as success: Can you have a conversation? Can you speak the language? But...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📢NEW Post📢 Oracy in MFL. Oracy is our whole academy focus, here are some subject specific ideas we use in our department to support our students. #mflsky #edusky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/oracy-i...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/oracy-i...
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For my final blog post of the year, I’m focusing on a theme that’s come up again & again in my conversations with colleagues:comprehensible input in MFL teaching.
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
Making Input Count: The Power of Comprehensible Input in Language Teaching
This academic year has been an incredibly full and rewarding one for me, filled with opportunities to speak at conferences locally, nationally and internationally; to work with and deliver CPD across ...
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July 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
For my final blog post of the year, I’m focusing on a theme that’s come up again & again in my conversations with colleagues:comprehensible input in MFL teaching.
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
For my final blog post of the year, I’m focusing on a theme that’s come up again & again in my conversations with colleagues:comprehensible input in MFL teaching.
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
Making Input Count: The Power of Comprehensible Input in Language Teaching
This academic year has been an incredibly full and rewarding one for me, filled with opportunities to speak at conferences locally, nationally and internationally; to work with and deliver CPD across ...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
For my final blog post of the year, I’m focusing on a theme that’s come up again & again in my conversations with colleagues:comprehensible input in MFL teaching.
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
I’ve shared my thoughts & what this approach might mean for our learners moving forward. #mflsky
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
🤩PROM NIGHT🤩 Where did the time go? No more child but a young man! 🥰
June 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🤩PROM NIGHT🤩 Where did the time go? No more child but a young man! 🥰
It was a pleasure to attend the Sommerfest der deutschen Sprache today, hosted by the German Ambassador at his Residence in London. Lovely to catch up with my GEM colleagues. #mflsky
June 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the Sommerfest der deutschen Sprache today, hosted by the German Ambassador at his Residence in London. Lovely to catch up with my GEM colleagues. #mflsky
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Tuesday 7pm = @linguascope.com webinar time so tomorrow @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social is sharing her expertise on how to develop learners’ speaking skills.
Further details, Silvia’s bio plus how to register for this #freewebinar on the link here: bit.ly/3ScACHO
#mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
Further details, Silvia’s bio plus how to register for this #freewebinar on the link here: bit.ly/3ScACHO
#mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
May 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Tuesday 7pm = @linguascope.com webinar time so tomorrow @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social is sharing her expertise on how to develop learners’ speaking skills.
Further details, Silvia’s bio plus how to register for this #freewebinar on the link here: bit.ly/3ScACHO
#mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
Further details, Silvia’s bio plus how to register for this #freewebinar on the link here: bit.ly/3ScACHO
#mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
Reposted by Silvia Bastow FCCT
Solid advice from @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social #mflbluesky
🖋New Post🖋 on use of target language in my classroom. www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/embraci...
Embracing the Target Language: Striking the Balance
Using the target language (TL) in Modern Language lessons is both a commendable and complex endeavour. However, for it to be successful, I believe, we need to find the delicate balance between immersi...
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May 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Solid advice from @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social #mflbluesky
🖋New Post🖋 on use of target language in my classroom. www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/embraci...
Embracing the Target Language: Striking the Balance
Using the target language (TL) in Modern Language lessons is both a commendable and complex endeavour. However, for it to be successful, I believe, we need to find the delicate balance between immersi...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk
May 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
🖋New Post🖋 on use of target language in my classroom. www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/embraci...
Reposted by Silvia Bastow FCCT
May @linguascope.com webinars include incredible power houses of the languages world @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social Lucy Dreznin & Nadine Chadier
so excited for the May's @linguascope.com webinars #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
Silvia bit.ly/3ScACHO
Lucy bit.ly/4lOg5al
Nadine bit.ly/3RFqmru
so excited for the May's @linguascope.com webinars #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
Silvia bit.ly/3ScACHO
Lucy bit.ly/4lOg5al
Nadine bit.ly/3RFqmru
April 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
May @linguascope.com webinars include incredible power houses of the languages world @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social Lucy Dreznin & Nadine Chadier
so excited for the May's @linguascope.com webinars #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
Silvia bit.ly/3ScACHO
Lucy bit.ly/4lOg5al
Nadine bit.ly/3RFqmru
so excited for the May's @linguascope.com webinars #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
Silvia bit.ly/3ScACHO
Lucy bit.ly/4lOg5al
Nadine bit.ly/3RFqmru
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This is very interesting for educators. I can't help thinking that we need to focus more on environments which encourage children in talking and thinking about languages. Motivation is at the heart of communication.
🧠Not all words are created equal.
After hearing Paul Nation speak, I’ve been rethinking how we teach vocabulary and why frequency has to shape what we do.
✨Key takeaways, ideas & why fewer words (taught better) might be the way forward 👉 #mflsky
After hearing Paul Nation speak, I’ve been rethinking how we teach vocabulary and why frequency has to shape what we do.
✨Key takeaways, ideas & why fewer words (taught better) might be the way forward 👉 #mflsky
What I Learned from Paul Nation’s Webinar on Word Frequency and Vocabulary Learning
When we talk about teaching languages, it’s easy to get caught up in the grammar structures, the tenses, or the ever-growing pressure of exam specifications. But again and again, I find myself coming ...
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April 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is very interesting for educators. I can't help thinking that we need to focus more on environments which encourage children in talking and thinking about languages. Motivation is at the heart of communication.
Looking forward to this event. I will be talking about 'Developing spontaneity and fluency in speaking'. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched... #mflsky
April 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Looking forward to this event. I will be talking about 'Developing spontaneity and fluency in speaking'. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched... #mflsky
Sunny day in Berlin today🌞
April 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sunny day in Berlin today🌞
🧠Not all words are created equal.
After hearing Paul Nation speak, I’ve been rethinking how we teach vocabulary and why frequency has to shape what we do.
✨Key takeaways, ideas & why fewer words (taught better) might be the way forward 👉 #mflsky
After hearing Paul Nation speak, I’ve been rethinking how we teach vocabulary and why frequency has to shape what we do.
✨Key takeaways, ideas & why fewer words (taught better) might be the way forward 👉 #mflsky
What I Learned from Paul Nation’s Webinar on Word Frequency and Vocabulary Learning
When we talk about teaching languages, it’s easy to get caught up in the grammar structures, the tenses, or the ever-growing pressure of exam specifications. But again and again, I find myself coming ...
www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk
April 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🧠Not all words are created equal.
After hearing Paul Nation speak, I’ve been rethinking how we teach vocabulary and why frequency has to shape what we do.
✨Key takeaways, ideas & why fewer words (taught better) might be the way forward 👉 #mflsky
After hearing Paul Nation speak, I’ve been rethinking how we teach vocabulary and why frequency has to shape what we do.
✨Key takeaways, ideas & why fewer words (taught better) might be the way forward 👉 #mflsky
Great day @goetheinstitut.bsky.social Making The Case For German, networking, collaborating and planing. #ShoutOutForGerman #mflsky
March 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Great day @goetheinstitut.bsky.social Making The Case For German, networking, collaborating and planing. #ShoutOutForGerman #mflsky
German is my super power! #ShoutOutForGerman @goetheinstitut.bsky.social @britgerassoc.bsky.social @britishcouncil.bsky.social #GEMs #mflsky
March 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
German is my super power! #ShoutOutForGerman @goetheinstitut.bsky.social @britgerassoc.bsky.social @britishcouncil.bsky.social #GEMs #mflsky
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Looking sooo glam ladies!
March 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Looking sooo glam ladies!
Just returned from the 2 day #LW25 conference & still buzzing.Loved presenting, learning & catching up with people. @all4languages.bsky.social @botonessalgado.bsky.social @cristahazell.bsky.social Looking forward to the next one. Best subject specific CPD! So much wisdom & free sharing #mflsky
March 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just returned from the 2 day #LW25 conference & still buzzing.Loved presenting, learning & catching up with people. @all4languages.bsky.social @botonessalgado.bsky.social @cristahazell.bsky.social Looking forward to the next one. Best subject specific CPD! So much wisdom & free sharing #mflsky
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What a wonderful 2 days at the Language World 2025! Thanks to two special colleagues @botonessalgado.bsky.social @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social but above all thank you @all-london.org.uk
March 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
What a wonderful 2 days at the Language World 2025! Thanks to two special colleagues @botonessalgado.bsky.social @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social but above all thank you @all-london.org.uk
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📢Exciting News📢: Teacher Hacks MFL pre-orders available now from Amazon: lnkd.in/eSPxypVG
#mflsky #edusky
#mflsky #edusky
February 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📢Exciting News📢: Teacher Hacks MFL pre-orders available now from Amazon: lnkd.in/eSPxypVG
#mflsky #edusky
#mflsky #edusky
New post🖋on making the case for Languages with your SLT if there is the danger of a language being dropped from the curriculum. #mflsky #edusky www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
Making the Case for MFL in U.K. Education: Saving Languages
Languages open doors - whether it’s making new friends, traveling the world, or landing a dream job. But despite all the benefits, Modern Foreign Languages in the U.K. are struggling. Fewer students a...
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March 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
New post🖋on making the case for Languages with your SLT if there is the danger of a language being dropped from the curriculum. #mflsky #edusky www.fraubastowmfl.co.uk/post/making-...
📢Exciting News📢: Teacher Hacks MFL pre-orders available now from Amazon: lnkd.in/eSPxypVG
#mflsky #edusky
#mflsky #edusky
February 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📢Exciting News📢: Teacher Hacks MFL pre-orders available now from Amazon: lnkd.in/eSPxypVG
#mflsky #edusky
#mflsky #edusky