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When we talk about language learning, “speaking” often feels like the ultimate goal. It’s what learners and parents usually see as...

As language teachers, we’re always looking for ways to boost engagement, increase confidence and help our learners feel that what they’re...

Using the target language (TL) in Modern Language lessons is both a commendable and complex endeavour. However, for it to be successful,...

This blog post was written by Jennifer Wozniak-Rush. About the author of the post: Jennifer Wozniak-Rush is an Assistant Headteacher for...

In this post, I wanted to share the variety of activities promoting spontaneous speaking that I have been introduced to during my German...

The Picture-based task is the second part of the current GCSE speaking exam for both exam boards Edexcel and AQA. In the case of the...

Both pronunciation and phonics instruction relate to sounds. Phonics are used to teach reading to learners and pronunciation is about...

“Everything works somewhere; nothing works everywhere!” Dylan William When I was completing my Certificate in Evidence-Informed Practice...

Following on from my previous post – Developing speaking skills and oracy at KS3, this post will be focussing on my approach to the...

Speaking is the second language skill, after listening, that we acquire in our native language. It is also known as a productive skill as...