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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...
Silvia Bastow
Apr 16, 20233 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...
Silvia Bastow
Jul 3, 20225 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...
Silvia Bastow
Mar 20, 20217 min read
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