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Case Study: Why Secure KS3 Foundations Matter: Building Sentence Control for (I)GCSE Success
This blog post was written by Céline Courenq. About the author of the post: Céline Courenq is Head of World Languages (MFL and Home Languages) at a British international school in Bangkok, leading language pathways across KS3–IB She previously taught in comprehensive secondary schools in the UK, which continues to shape her commitment to inclusive practice and strong foundations. She has led the implementation of the EPI model across KS3 and KS4, is EPI accredited, and is al
Silvia Bastow
Feb 16 min read


Making yourself redundant – what I have learned about mentoring trainee teachers
This blog post was written by Stefanie Green. About the author of the post: Stefanie has been a teacher of German, Spanish and French for...
Silvia Bastow
Jan 12, 20256 min read


Writable plastic folders – so many ways to use them!
This blog post was written by Esther Mercier. About the author of the post: Esther Mercier - My name is Esther Mercier, I am originally...
Silvia Bastow
Jul 6, 20244 min read


Working with FLAs: Creating autonomy in a busy workplace
This blog post was written by Marie Massé FCCT. About the author of the post: Marie Massé - With 15 years of experience as a teacher,...
Silvia Bastow
Jun 2, 20249 min read


Empowering voices: strategies for encouraging pupils to speak
This blog post was written by Jennifer Wozniak-Rush. About the author of the post: Jennifer Wozniak-Rush is an Assistant Headteacher for...
Silvia Bastow
May 6, 20247 min read


Navigating the Soundscape: Foreign Language Learning and Listening Anxiety
This blog post was written by Klaudia Schwenk. About the author of the post: Klaudia Schwenk is a graduate of the University of...
Silvia Bastow
Apr 6, 20248 min read


The Privilege of A-Level Teaching
This blog post was written by Lucy Dreznin. About the author of the post: Lucy Dreznin is a former Head of German and Curriculum lead at...
Silvia Bastow
Mar 3, 20245 min read


Unlocking Potential: Harnessing AI for Language Teaching and Learning
This blog post was written by Jérôme Nogues. About the author of the post: Jérôme Nogues has taught for over 20 years in London and in...
Silvia Bastow
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Only Words?: The Unexpected Challenges of Teaching Vocabulary
This blog post was written by Isabelle Jones. “Without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed”....
Silvia Bastow
Jan 7, 20244 min read
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