Terry Lamb explains the benefits of encouraging students to take control of their own learning. About the author: Terry taught French and German in secondary schools for 16 years and is now Professor of Languages and Pedagogy at the University of Sheffield. He directs...
The next generation of language teachers will play a vital part in developing the UK’s linguistic skills. Anna Lise Gordon shares her tips on making the most of life as a trainee teacher. About the author: Anna Lise is Academic Director - Secondary ITT and...
The Programmes of Study at Key Stage 2 and 3 talk about helping learners to “discover and develop an appreciation of a range of writing… appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes…” and at KS3, to “… read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials…...
Hundreds of languages in one place does not necessarily constitute multiculturalism – language learning is still critical for the future of the multilingual city. About the author: Lid King established The Languages Company in 2008 in order to support the National...
What do undergraduates see as the major changes between learning a Language at school and at University? In 2017 Durham University students answered this question, reflecting on content, approaches and skills they feel are developed differently. A video compilation...
