Teacher Briefing 3: The new A Level

Teacher Briefing 3: The new A Level

In 2017-18 major changes were made to external examination structures for languages.  This paper describes the changes and some of their implications, identifies key messages to share with colleagues and parents and suggests actions for individual teachers and...
Teacher Briefing 1: The MFL Pedagogy Review

Teacher Briefing 1: The MFL Pedagogy Review

The MFL Pedagogy Review was commissioned and published by TSC – the Teaching Schools Council www.tscouncil.org.uk.  The Review identifies a number of critical points for development of successful language teaching. How far does your institution already support your...
Using the Target Language

Using the Target Language

Julie Hall explains why being able to talk creatively in the classroom is so important and the principles she has developed to give her students the confidence to do so. About the author: Julie Hall is a languages teacher at Ponteland High School in Northumberland and...