My Ten Best Strategies for Engagement & Enjoyment Lucy Dreznin, Head of German at Arden Academy, West Midlands. The world of languages is enthralling. What started for many of us as a humble school subject became the cornerstone for personal tales of adventure...
MAGNIFIQUE! DOLPHIN SCHOOL PUPILS WIN NATIONAL LANGUAGES CONTEST Hannah White, Teacher of French at The Dolphin School, Bristol. I cannot recommend the Primary Bee highly enough for teachers of UKS2 languages! It is a great way to motivate learners and is open to...
Aspects of Inclusion: Rights of the Child The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the basis of all of UNICEF’s work. It is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced. It has 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child’s life and...
Kate Percival is currently a Year 6 class teacher as well as a French teacher for Primary Languages Network. Kate also works as a Primary MFL consultant for PLN, supporting individual schools and running CPD courses for language coordinators....
Pronouns and possibilities Gender-neutral language and inclusivity in the MFL classroom Words are powerful things. Pronouns, in particular, are such small words but pack a punch beyond their size. These little words are currently at the centre of controversy in many...
The Last Word Philip Swanson, Hughes Professor of Spanish, University of Sheffield Many of us in academia are probably used these days to living in a world where there is little respect for professional expertise and experience. Decisions about the direction of Modern...
