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The Privilege of A-Level Teaching
This blog post was written by Lucy Dreznin. About the author of the post: Lucy Dreznin is a former Head of German and Curriculum lead at...
Silvia Bastow
Mar 3, 20245 min read
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Unveiling the Power of "Less" in the Language Classroom: A Cognitive Approach to Teaching and Learning
In the dynamic landscape of modern language education, the quest for effective teaching methodologies that enhance students' ability to...
Silvia Bastow
Feb 18, 20244 min read
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Unlocking Potential: Harnessing AI for Language Teaching and Learning
This blog post was written by Jérôme Nogues. About the author of the post: Jérôme Nogues has taught for over 20 years in London and in...
Silvia Bastow
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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Unlocking success: Supporting students with the lowest prior attainment in their GCSE exam
Achieving success in GCSE exams is a challenging journey for all students, but those with the lowest prior attainment often face unique...
Silvia Bastow
Jan 14, 20246 min read
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Only Words?: The Unexpected Challenges of Teaching Vocabulary
This blog post was written by Isabelle Jones. “Without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed”....
Silvia Bastow
Jan 7, 20244 min read
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"The Harmonious Approach": Using Songs for Teaching Languages
This year (March, 2023), I attended Eva Lamb's session at the Language World Conference organised by the Association for Language...
Silvia Bastow
Dec 10, 20234 min read
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