The Summer newsletter has arrived, and if you haven’t seen it yet, why not take a look here? This time around, you’ll find articles such as: Victoria Mitchell, ALL Education Officer talks about the Language Futures project Kingswood School, Bath, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, Meldrum Academy and Ark Putney Academy tell us how… Read More »
Earlier this year we promised some more free CPD events, and we’re being true to our word! Two events are scheduled – in Chesterfield and in Sunderland. Why not come along? The frequent TILT events (Technology in Language Teaching) feature plenty of ideas and suggestions for the language classroom, and include a keynote speech from… Read More »
The Eurovision playlists have been subscribed to on YouTube, and as ever, it’s disappointing for we linguists to see just how few are being sung in a language other than English. Even the French have cheated a little this time – although Alma sings Requiem entirely in French in her official video (below) it looks… Read More »
Need some help in improving your pronunciation, but don’t have anyone to practise with? Pronounce Live might just be the solution! To support students’ speaking practice at home, Sanako has launched an on-line version of its very popular Pronounce product – no installation or downloads are required, and so it is a true online… Read More »
Have you signed up yet? If you’ve been to an ILILC event before, then you’ll know just how useful and how much fun they are. And if you haven’t – what are you waiting for! This is a free event, at The Ashcombe School in Surrey, on Saturday 22nd April. Following a day of sessions… Read More »
Attention MFL teachers in the South West of England! If you are based within striking distance of Plymouth, why not come along for a day of free CPD courtesy of Sanako on 14th March? These frequent TILT events (Technology in Language Teaching) feature plenty of ideas and suggestions for the language classroom, and include a… Read More »
Sanako is once again offering a winter discount to customers in the UK, valid until the end of January 2017. The robust, high precision, high quality audio headsets come with a choice of connectors (see pictures below) and are ideally suited to withstand the day to day trials of the classroom. Use the contact details… Read More »
“Never predict the future with language” Our Spotlight series went on a bit of a hiatus there, but we’re back today with a chat with Pip McDonald from the University of Sunderland. Read on to find out about why she thinks technology will become ever more important in language learning – and why she is… Read More »
Our Autumn update has arrived, and if you haven’t seen it yet, why not take a look here? This time around, we have these treats for you: Wendy Adeniji reflects on the new GCSE and how this will impact our teaching over the next couple of years The Leys School, Solihull School and University of… Read More »
The good people at Sanako are offering a free trial of their latest on-line product – Pronounce Live! To support students’ speaking practice at home, Sanako has launched an on-line version of its very popular Pronounce product – no installation or downloads are required, and so it is a true online solution for pronunciation practice.… Read More »
We all know that the GCSE Speaking Test is changing and so I thought I’d share these 10 tips to help your pupils develop the skills they need and build their confidence in advance of the speaking test. The tips make use of a Sanako language lab, but many of them are suitable to be… Read More »
Our friends at NALA (National Association of Language Advisers) are undertaking some research around primary languages. They are gathering information about how schools are implementing the teaching and learning of languages in primary schools in England now that languages form part of the statutory curriculum. If you are involved in primary language teaching in any way,… Read More »