Colleen Marshman, ALL News and Notes Editor We are at that time, once every four years where the word Deutschland is given an extra syllable by the home fans as they don their DFB Trikots and schwarz-rot-gold accessories from the 1- euro-Geschäft. They can indeed be...
In 2017-18 major changes were made to external examination structures for languages. This paper describes the changes and some of their implications, identifies key messages to share with colleagues and parents and suggests actions for individual teachers and...
The new examination specifications have major implications not only for students, for language teachers and for departments, but also for those involved in planning timetables and schedules for mock examinations. Many parents will be confused by the changes, not least...
The MFL Pedagogy Review was commissioned and published by TSC – the Teaching Schools Council www.tscouncil.org.uk. The Review identifies a number of critical points for development of successful language teaching. How far does your institution already support your...
Julie Hall explains why being able to talk creatively in the classroom is so important and the principles she has developed to give her students the confidence to do so. About the author: Julie Hall is a languages teacher at Ponteland High School in Northumberland and...