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28 new resources today I've just finished uploading the first 28 new resources of 2025, all for primary Spanish , many for my new mixed-age primary Spanish scheme...

28 new resources today - more info on the blog lightbulblanguages.blogspot.com/2025/02/28-n...
Don't forget that the deadline for the next issues of Write Away! magazine is 27th March for both Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. Secondary teachers - don't miss out!

Sign the Petition Save MLANG at Cardiff University!

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Worth signing imho, save Modern #Languages at Cardiff Uni

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Thanks for reposting.

We are looking for an MFL teacher (French/Spanish). Truly great school, supportive staff and SLT. Very healthy option numbers. Wolverhampton area. Happy to be contacted for info.
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Reflections on reading aloud Reading aloud in MFL has always been important, but with the changes to the new GCSE it has become even more so. I have been thinking about ...

Practicing reading aloud? Some things to think about: bethlingual.blogspot.com/2024/11/refl... #MFLBluesky

Great blog post!

One thing that costs nothing which would revitalise languages in England. A sure-fire way, costing no money, to revitalise and reinvigorate take up of MFL at GCSE. Do you see what this is? It's anonymous targets fo...

Put it this way
If MFL results were allocated on a level playing field with other subjects, would there really be people saying "I think that needs to be graded more harshly because language teaching is worse than other subjects with lower standards"?
whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2025/01/one-...

Learning a New Language Is Hard, But Your Brain Will Thank You Learning a new language is tough, but it's the kind of mental challenge that builds your cognitive reserve and keep your brain young. Learn more about the benefits.

Learning a new language

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French film festival, well worth it … en.unifrance.org/news/17050/t...

No, I want a real person 😂

Looking for a Greek speaker to conduct a GCSE speaking exam. Wolverhampton area. Many thanks. #MFLBluesky

The cover for "Le pont: From Intermediate to Advanced French" by Gillian Weatherley blue with illustration of a bridge. Accessible.

Chapitre 1 : L’éducation Chapitre 2 : La famille et la communauté Chapitre 3 : Les jeunes face aux défis de la vie adulte Chapitre 4 : L'architecture, le patrimoine, l'urbanisation Chapitre 5 : L’écologie Chapitre 6 : La vie contemporaine et les médias Chapitre 7 : Les Beaux-Arts Chapitre 8 : La Narration - regarder, lire, et écrire Glossary Bibliographie

Friends who are hanging in there learning French, Le pont ("the bridge") is a complete French curriculum that provides a bridge for those of us transitioning from intermediate to advanced proficiency.
ACTFL Intermediate Low/Mid; CEFR B1/B2

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#LangSky #LearningFrench

It is not. SE Asia traveling in style and very cheaply.

Cannot wait to go on my travels again when I retire! Love traveling, daughter off traveling at the mo and if I could I would be off in a shot for weeks on end.

Thanks a lot. Will have a look.

#Bilingualism is and incredible gift…

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Culture, society, politics, general knowledge, anything to help his reading on a regular basis. Have not taught A level for ages. Thanks

#MFLBluesky - looking for recommendations for A Level and beyond reading links / sources for a student studying French combined Economics/Law degree. Many thanks.

Looking for a French speaker (ie teacher, assistant …) to support GCSE students re speaking exams preparation. If interested PM me for more info. Based in Wolverhampton WV4. Many thanks for sharing with your contacts. #mflbluesky

Bilingual Brains Build Stronger Connections - Neuroscience News New research demonstrates that learning a second language enhances brain connectivity, particularly when started in childhood.

Bilingual Brains Build Stronger Connections.
The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.

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No, meant after the training ie reduce bursaries and offer retention packages.

Some shortage subjects get big bursaries, unfortunately this does not guarantee retention … of course there is more to it than money. Not sure I get your point re CPD?

What if teachers were given 10 grand tax free at 5 years, 10 years and 20 years of service instead of training bursaries …

Is being bilingual good for you brain? | BBC Ideas YouTube video by BBC News

Are there benefits to speaking more than one #language?

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Great blog. Thanks

Phonics in the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum YouTube video by Clare Seccombe

I've uploaded to my YouTube channel my contribution to @katelanguages.bsky.social phonics webinar: Phonics in the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHsj... #mflbluesky
Of interest to secondary teachers who might want to see what we have to do and how we do it in primary.

Haven't made a blog post for a little while, so here's an early Christmas present: bethlingual.blogspot.com/2024/12/how-... #MFLBluesky

It was a privilege to be part of Pearson’s Speaking Your Language Podcast series. There are currently 7 epsisodes in the series. Mine is Episode 1 where I talk about motivation and engagement in the languages classroom. Check them out. www.pearson.com/en-gb/school...

#MFLBluesky : NEW “Host a culture and language celebration day” package for primary & secondary schools, in 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸 - developed by Institut Français, Consejería de Educación en el Reino Unido and Goethe-Institut UK - available for FREE c/o #NCLE ncle-language-hubs.ucl.ac.uk/culture-days...

As a teacher I would like online, as a parent would much rather face to face especially when online you had 5 mns b4 cut off.