French in the Flipped Classroom
Promoting active learning: my first steps in the flipped classroom approach Geraldine Bourgeon, Regent’s University London As we know, students learn best by doing. Engaging students in active learning is the best way for achieving class objectives and learning...
Celebrating Ferragosto
Victoria Mitchell (Association for Language Learning) The 15 August is known as Ferragosto in Italy and marks the start of the Italian holiday period. If you happen to be in the country on that day, you will no doubt notice that most shops and restaurants will be...
Does your German need speeding up?
Speed up Your German Annemarie Künzl-Snodgrass and Silke Mentchen Routledge, 2017, 223 p, £24.99 ISBN 978-1-138-83109-4 The authors claim Speed up your German to be “a unique and innovative resource” and I would definitely agree. This excellent publication is a very...
Summer Reads
The long and relaxing summer break provides an opportunity to not only unwind with a good book, but to also practise your reading skills, enjoy reading in a different language or simply immerse yourself in another culture. With this in mind, the Editorial Language...