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Joe Dale
@joedale.bsky.social
UK Independent modern foreign languages & technology consultant. Former host of TES MFL forum & short-listed for NAACE Impact Award 2013 for Curriculum Support
This afternoon, while waiting for my flight back to Southampton from Glasgow, I watched a fascinating and evidence-based presentation by Professor Ken Hyland at the ASEAN China TeachEnglish Online Conference 2025.
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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From creative workshops to cultural showcases, there’s something for everyone — but spaces are going fast!
👉 Visit our website to see what’s on and secure your spot:
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November 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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@saltlangs.bsky.socialReally excited to be here at the SALT conference 2026
November 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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A fun CPD Saturday at the SALT conference today. Important networking and exchanges with languages colleagues across the country sharing ideas for « evolving practice fir a changing world » Some superb workshops as always! Thank you SALT
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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If you're an MFL teacher and you haven't yet watched my show sponsored by @ioe.bsky.social all about the best CPD for language teachers, please do. It's so important for us to make sure we are at the top of our game and this discussion has some great tips!

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Exploring the best CPD for Language Teachers
YouTube video by Teachers Talk Radio
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November 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
For my second presentation at this year's @saltlangs.bsky.social Conference, I was delighted to continue exploring practical and creative uses of AI to support language learning.
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
For my first presentation at this year's @saltlangs.bsky.social Conference, I was genuinely thrilled to be back in Glasgow at Strathclyde University with all the fantastic Scottish practitioners.
November 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
On the ferry now heading to 'that' Glasgow for the @saltlangs.bsky.social Conference tomorrow. Really looking forward to seeing colleagues from across Scotland and beyond, sharing ideas, and celebrating all the brilliant work happening in languages.
November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This evening, I had the pleasure of watching Wendy Adeniji's fascinating webinar, 'From Idea to Activity in Seconds: Supercharge Your MFL Resources with AI', which was highly focused on creating pedagogically sound resources using readily available technology.
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This afternoon, I delivered a 90 mins webinar for Hackney Services for Schools entitled, "Empowering Language Teachers with AI". docs.google.com/presentation...
Empowering Language Teachers with AI
Empowering Language Teachers with AI Hackney Services for Schools 6th November 2025 Joe Dale joedale@talk21.com @joedale
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This evening, I was thrilled to join some world language educators from the Philadelphia area for their Annual World Language Day.
November 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This afternoon, I was delighted to participate in the Adur Network Webinar focused on Fostering Multilingualism in the UK and "Celebrating Home, Heritage and Community Languages (HHCL)".
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This afternoon, I had the honour of delivering my presentation, "Innovating with AI: Pedagogical Workflows for English Language Teaching," for the British Council China TeachingEnglish Online Conference 2025.
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Today, I delivered the second session in my four-part series, "AI for Language Teachers: A Practical Skills-Based Approach," focusing specifically on "Speaking with AI" for the dedicated in-service Modern Language Teachers of Castilla y León
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This week, I was back at Belvedere College in Dublin working with a lovely group of Italian and Slovak teachers who were keen to explore how AI and ChatGPT can empower them in the classroom.
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I'm delighted to announce that I'll be speaking at the 17th Annual 21st Century Learning Conference (21CLHK) in Hong Kong in person 12th-14th March 2026!
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
At 6 am this morning, I had the honour of presenting a 2 hour PD session for the languages department at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore. This session, titled "Supercharge Your Language Teaching with AI", was tailored for a faculty of nearly 20 people.
October 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Between my keynote and workshop at yesterday's World Language Conference at International School Basel, I also managed to fit in an hour-long online session for language teachers from The Consortium Academy Trust.
October 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
For my second session at today's World Language Conference at International School Basel, I delivered a highly practical workshop titled "AI in Action: Practical Tools for the Language Classroom".
October 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Yesterday morning it was my honour and privilege to open the World Language Conference at the International School Basel (ISB). The energy was palpable, especially as the turnout of 110 attendees greatly exceeded the originally estimated 60 delegates.
October 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Cool!
Wow, I just tried it at your recommendation and I'm just blown away by the quality - even in French!
October 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Well, it's been an incredible 3 days! I've presented 6 separate sessions for DIPS (Developing International Projects for Schools) in beautiful (and very hot!) Valencia, as well as the first online session of my new course for the Centro de Formación del Profesorado en Idiomas de Castilla y León
October 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
For my 6th and final presentation at DIPS Valencia, I talked about Spin It, Say It, Show It: Creative AI for the Classroom. This session was dedicated to exploring how generative AI can support engaging, student-centred activities that promote creativity and visual storytelling.
October 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
For my penultimate session at DIPS Valencia, I gave a short presentation as part of the first warm-up session of the day. This interactive, hands-on input was a plenary-style segment lasting around 25 minutes and was called "Once Upon an AI: Storytelling with a Twist".
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
For my fourth session at DIPS Valencia, I ran a workshop, "Talking Tools: AI for Interactive Listening and Speaking". The core focus was demonstrating specific AI-powered tools that support adaptive and creative methods for enhancing listening and speaking skills in the classroom
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM