by cristahazell | Jul 13, 2021 | News
Pupils who are due to sit GCSEs and A-levels next summer will be given advance notice of the focus of some examinations to try to mitigate for learning lost as a result of the pandemic, according to plans unveiled by the government. Ministers have already stated their...
by cristahazell | Jun 28, 2021 | News
Study shows second-language learning can happen quickly In a finding that runs contrary to one of the most-cited studies in the field, a new research paper from University of Kansas linguists shows that even as beginners, adults can quickly begin mentally processing...
by cristahazell | Jun 28, 2021 | News, Primary News, Secondary News, Uncategorized
European Day of Languages : ECML Update June 2021 https://edl.ecml.at/ A new secret agent’s language challenge app Following the success of the language challenges handbook (now available in 29 languages) and a first version of an app last year, version ‘2.007’...
by cristahazell | Jun 28, 2021 | News, Secondary News
Recent publications from OFQUAL which might be of interest: A consultation on proposed revisions to the Terms of Reference for Exam Procedures Review Service (EPRS) in summer 2021. The consultation closed on 28 June 2021. A report on The use of assistive technologies...
by cristahazell | Jun 10, 2021 | News
As members will be aware, on Monday Ofsted released a report as part of its Curriculum Research Review series on Languages. The review explores the literature relating to the field of foreign languages education. Its purpose is to identify factors that contribute to...