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What I Learned from Paul Nation’s Webinar on Word Frequency and Vocabulary Learning
When we talk about teaching languages, it’s easy to get caught up in the grammar structures, the tenses, or the ever-growing pressure of...
Silvia Bastow
Apr 5, 20257 min read


Making the Case for MFL in U.K. Education: Saving Languages
Languages open doors - whether it’s making new friends, traveling the world, or landing a dream job. But despite all the benefits, Modern...
Silvia Bastow
Mar 1, 20256 min read


Making Learning Walks Count: Strategies for Lesson Drop-Ins, Learning Walks and Observations
Being able to step into someone else’s classroom and see them teach is such a privilege. I always remind myself of this because teaching...
Silvia Bastow
Feb 1, 20258 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


Improving GCSE Performance Post-Mocks: A Targeted Approach for Year 11
Mock exams are a key moment for Year 11 students, giving us a clear picture of how they are doing and where they need to improve . For...
Silvia Bastow
Jan 4, 20255 min read


Transforming Reading: Strategies to Master Exam Prep and Comprehension
Preparing for exams that involve reading comprehension requires more than simply answering questions at face value. To truly excel , our...
Silvia Bastow
Nov 23, 20246 min read
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