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How to successfully support EAL learners in the languages classroom
Supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in the classroom presents both challenges and opportunities. With a growing...
Silvia Bastow
Oct 6, 20248 min read


Celebrating the (European) Day of Languages: Engaging Activities for Students
The European Day of Languages is celebrated every year on September 26th across Europe. Established by the Council of Europe in 2001,...
Silvia Bastow
Sep 14, 20245 min read


Grade Boundaries 2018-2024 Comparison
Using the spreadsheet shared by Ben Merritt on Secondary MFL Matters, I've completed a comparison for Edexcel. Tab 1 (Picture 1): This...
Silvia Bastow
Aug 23, 20241 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


In Our Department: Revamping the Marking and Feedback Strategy for MFL
In our department, we are committed to ensuring that our approach to marking and feedback for Modern Foreign Languages is both effective...
Silvia Bastow
Jun 15, 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
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