Last week, the NCLE (National Consortium for Languages Education) held the first in a series of six webinars on practical language teaching in schools in England on the language GCSE. Missed it? Don’t worry: five more sessions are on the way, so stay tuned. The first session looked back at the first assessment of the … Continue reading “How to master the new GCSE: tips for students and teachers”
Tag: Language Education
Your language journey matters: National A-Level class
With MFL schools under pressure Shrinking student numbers, hardworking teachers at risk of burnout, and outdated, unappealing teaching resources: this is the reality many schools in the UK face when it comes to modern foreign languages (MFL). MFL education is under pressure. Despite inspiring projects and initiatives that raise awareness of the importance of language … Continue reading “Your language journey matters: National A-Level class”
Learning Languages – Gain a Superpower
“Learn a language, gain a superpower!” – and that was just the beginning! On 10 June, teachers participating in the Authentic Language in the Classroom project in Birmingham turned their ideas about language learning into creative and eye-catching posters. From inspiring slogans to convincing arguments, they came up with a whole range of fresh ideas … Continue reading “Learning Languages – Gain a Superpower”
Communication is Key
Outreach: Communication Is Key Another perspective on language outreach came from Dawn Piper, Curriculum Coordinator for Languages at Littleover Community School and Hub & Network Lead. Working in a large school of around 1,850 students, Dawn highlighted both the challenges and opportunities of promoting languages. Remarkably, the school offers examinations in languages including Polish, Greek … Continue reading “Communication is Key”
Language Outreach: Connecting Universities, Schools and Learners
Language Outreach? At the University of Nottingham, an engaging discussion on language outreach was followed by a lively panel discussion. The event brought together different perspectives on the current state of language outreach in the UK and raised some important questions: What is already being done to promote language learning? Where is there still room … Continue reading “Language Outreach: Connecting Universities, Schools and Learners”