The Links into Languages LinkedUp Award Scheme has produced a series of free resources for teachers of primary, secondary, and post-16 languages. From CLIL to transition and from alternative accreditation to progression, these materials have been created and tested by groups of practising teachers and others working with languages. The LinkedUp Award Scheme aims to tackle the challenges we are facing and make a difference to teachers and learners, with the emphasis on innovation and creativity. Funded projects cover all ages from 4 to 19, a wide range of different languages and ten themes which reflect national priorities for language learning.
Over the next few months we will be highlighting a selection of these LinkedUp resources, and this week the focus is on Employer Engagement. Here are a few to give you a taste:
Theme: Employer Engagement:
supported by CILT, the National Centre for Languages
The Language of Business – Anna Motzo:
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2354
The idea behind this project was to bring together employers and young people, to enhance the employers’ engagement in Italian language learning and to give pupils an opportunity to understand how languages are used in a real work environment. Working with employers and students, we produced audio and video material to be used in both Italian language and business lessons as part of integrated programmes.
Widening Russian Horizons – Sally Fagan:
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2385
The focus of this project was a Russia Day involving 9 schools, with two sessions held during the day. After a concert from the Hermitage Ensemble, students were taught a Russian song and then took part in 4 activities on Russian business, culture or language.
A Place in Europe Language Challenge – Suzanne Lewis:
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2417
Students from years 8 and 9 were set the challenge of establishing a relocation company, and creating a relocation plan and developing a storyboard of their journey during the ‘Place in Europe Language Challenge’. The brief is to relocate a family of four to a country within Europe speaking French, German or Spanish.
Fashion International – Chris Everall:
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2464
Fashion International encourages Year 8 and 9 students to develop and use their language skills in work-based exercises and assignments, focused upon the international fashion industry.
All of the LinkedUp projects can be accessed on www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/linkedup.