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30+ Fun and Effective MFL Games for the Languages Classroom
One of the most powerful ways to build confidence, fluency and motivation in the MFL classroom is through purposful games. I believe that well-chosen, low-prep activities can transform the energy of a lesson while driving serious progress in retrieval, phonics, grammar and spontaneous use of the target language. Below is a bumper list of 30+ tried-and-tested MFL games you can use across key stages. They work brilliantly in German, French, Spanish and beyond. ⭐ Retrieval & M
Silvia Bastow
Dec 36 min read
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
Fancy Trying Something Different? Why TPRS Might Be Worth Exploring in MFL
As language teachers, we’re always looking for ways to boost engagement, increase confidence and help our learners feel that what they’re...
Silvia Bastow
Jun 15 min read
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 57 min read
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
Making learning stick: Strategies for lasting knowledge
Learning a language is a cumulative and dynamic process that involves acquiring, processing, and retaining vocabulary and structures....
Silvia Bastow
Nov 25, 20234 min read
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