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Oracy in the Languages Classroom: Why Speaking Is So Much More Than Talking
When we talk about language learning, “speaking” often feels like the ultimate goal. It’s what learners and parents usually see as...
Silvia Bastow
Sep 75 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


"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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