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Worked examples in the Language classroom
One of the most effective teaching strategy for languages classroom are worked examples. As a type of instructional method, they provide...
Teaching and learning
Silvia Bastow
Apr 16, 2023
3 min read
Teaching grammar implicitly vs explicitly
The discussion about what is the best approach when teaching grammar in MFL is always a ‘hot seat’ topic and at times many of us will...
Teaching and learning
Silvia Bastow
Jul 3, 2022
5 min read
Developing speaking skills and oracy at KS3
Speaking is the second language skill, after listening, that we acquire in our native language. It is also known as a productive skill as...
Speaking
Silvia Bastow
Mar 20, 2021
7 min read
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