Everydaymfl
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UK based MFL and Computer Science Teacher
A Quiet MFL – enabling quieter and introverted students to thrive in a languages classroom This post has been inspired by reading Jamie Thom's "A Quiet Education". Quotes are taken from the book. You can find more of his thoughts on Twitter @teachgratitude1. As I have drafted and redrafted this…
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A Quiet MFL – enabling quieter and introverted students to thrive in a languages classroom
This post has been inspired by reading Jamie Thom's "A Quiet Education". Quotes are taken from the book. You can find more of his thoughts on Twitter @teachgratitude1. As I have drafted and redrafted this blog over this year, I think it is fair to say that in places the lines between properly "introverted" and "quiet" do blur occasionally. As a former Head of Year and an MFL teacher, Jamie Thom's book piqued my curiosity.
http://everydaymfl.com/2026/01/06/a-quiet-mfl-enabling-quieter-students-to-thrive-in-a-languages-classroom/
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Happy Christmas to all!
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Most popular posts this year for
#MFLBlueSky
#TeamLanguages
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- amazed this one from 2021 still makes the top three
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Favourite one to write:
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Cultural Capital: Strategies for Language Classrooms
Other cultures have always fascinated me ever since learning about Norway in Year 5 or tasting a Stollen in German class in Year 7.    My experience of teaching secondary languages suggests that t…
https://everydaymfl.com/2025/10/14/cultural-capital-strategies-for-language-classrooms/
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5 MFL Games I have been playing this week Since my PGCE, I've always thought that games have a place in MFL teaching and learning but they must have a purpose. That purpose could be: the practice of vocabulary or structures, practising spontaneity or revision of vocabulary. Variations on Sentence…
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5 MFL Games I have been playing this week
Since my PGCE, I've always thought that games have a place in MFL teaching and learning but they must have a purpose. That purpose could be: the practice of vocabulary or structures, practising spontaneity or revision of vocabulary. Variations on Sentence Stealer It always amazes me how Sentence stealer started in Kuala Lumpur and has made its way to classrooms across the UK and Australia and probably further afield.
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/12/08/5-mfl-games-i-have-been-playing-this-week/
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Normally, I save these and then remember to post them too late (e.g. last week of term). Seems like everyone is going early this year so two blogs for
#MFLBlueSky
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9 New ideas for Navidad, Noel & Weihnachten
Ideas for teaching Christmas for teachers of French, Spanish and German
https://everydaymfl.com/2024/11/26/9-new-ideas-for-navidad-noel-weihnachten/
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Normally, I save these and then remember to post them too late (e.g. last week of term). Seems like everyone is going early this year so two blogs for
#MFLBlueSky
. One newer...
everydaymfl.com/2024/11/26/9...
One older...
everydaymfl.com/2015/12/02/9...
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9 New ideas for Navidad, Noel & Weihnachten
Ideas for teaching Christmas for teachers of French, Spanish and German
https://everydaymfl.com/2024/11/26/9-new-ideas-for-navidad-noel-weihnachten/
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Has the autumn term hit hard for you? Some ideas to tavkle workload for the
#MFLBlueSky
and
#UKed
communities
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Time-Saving Tips for Teachers: Work Smarter, Not Harder
The aim in this post is simple: to save you some time somewhere. Teacher workload is high and has been for a long period. The DofE set up task forces dedicated to looking at workload around plannin…
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/06/03/time-saving-tips-for-teachers-work-smarter-not-harder/
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New GCSE Posts (some old GCSE but still work)
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- Celebrity Culture
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- New GCSE
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- Festivals
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- Environment
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- School+Work
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- Relationships
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GCSE: Teaching the Celebrity Culture topic
For a topic like this, it makes sense to start with three very simple questions: How is this going to be assessed? What vocabulary will they need to do well? What obstacles might I encounter in tea…
https://wp.me/p6sFvg-1cA
2 months ago
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EverydayMFL Mystery Inspiration Posts for the
#MFLBluesky
community. 5 posts with a selection of random ideas to try with your classes.
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Some MFL pedagogy posts for
#MFLBluesky
and
#TeamLanguages
#mflthreads
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- Lessons from other subjects
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- Develop TL Teaching 1
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- Develop TL Teaching 2
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- Evolution of Starters/Do nows
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Transforming Language Teaching: Insights from Other Subjects
The author, an experienced teacher, reflects on their diverse teaching background and shares insights gained from various subjects. Key takeaways include the importance of structured questioning in…
https://wp.me/p6sFvg-17u
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Some thoughts on teaching culture for
#MFLBluesky
#TeamLanguages
#mflthreads
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Cultural Capital: Strategies for Language Classrooms
Other cultures have always fascinated me ever since learning about Norway in Year 5 or tasting a Stollen in German class in Year 7.    My experience of teaching secondary languages suggests that t…
https://everydaymfl.com/2025/10/14/cultural-capital-strategies-for-language-classrooms/#MFLBluesky
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Cultural Capital: Strategies for Language Classrooms Other cultures have always fascinated me ever since learning about Norway in Year 5 or tasting a Stollen in German class in Year 7.    My experience of teaching secondary languages suggests that this fascination is true for our students as…
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Cultural Capital: Strategies for Language Classrooms
Other cultures have always fascinated me ever since learning about Norway in Year 5 or tasting a Stollen in German class in Year 7.    My experience of teaching secondary languages suggests that this fascination is true for our students as well.  Was Norway where this fascination with other cultures started? Possibly! It's still on the list to visit... We teach culture to build enthusiasm interest and develop the cultural capital of our students.
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/10/14/cultural-capital-strategies-for-language-classrooms/
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#UKEd
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Transforming Language Teaching: Insights from Other Subjects The author, an experienced teacher, reflects on their diverse teaching background and shares insights gained from various subjects. Key takeaways include the importance of structured questioning in History, developing student oracy in…
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Transforming Language Teaching: Insights from Other Subjects
The author, an experienced teacher, reflects on their diverse teaching background and shares insights gained from various subjects. Key takeaways include the importance of structured questioning in History, developing student oracy in Drama, and using visual aids like flowcharts in Computer Science. Adapting strategies from different disciplines can enhance language teaching effectiveness.
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/10/10/transforming-language-teaching-insights-from-other-subjects/
3 months ago
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2 recent fascinating reads on grammar teaching that will interest
#MFLBlueSky
. Think i've done many of these over the years.
gianfrancoconti.com
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The Language Gym
by Gianfranco Conti, PhD. Co-author of 'The Language Teacher toolkit', 'Breaking the sound barrier: teaching learners how to listen', 'Memory: what every teacher should kno…
https://gianfrancoconti.com/
3 months ago
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Mfl fantasy football has definitely increased in numbers. Might manage a respectable mid table finish this year.
5 months ago
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Helen Myers
7 months ago
Teachers and HoDs are likely to be being asked to give grades for the Year 10 students taking the new GCSE in French, German and Spanish. This post aims to give some practical suggestions on how to do so.
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Practical suggestions for grading your Year 10 students taking the new GCSE ML
It's the time of year when teachers ask questions on various fora about how to interpret assessment data and how to respond to management,...
https://helenmyers.blogspot.com/2025/06/practical-suggestions-for-grading-your.html
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One for
#MFLBluesky
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#TeamLanguages
. Can you mark a whole class of listening or reading exams in 1 PPA? Yes, definitely!
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Method also works for subjects with exams using short answer questions
#UKEd
#EduSky
#UKTeaching
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Can you mark whole class set of reading/listenings in 1 PPA? Definitely!
End of year assessments or mock listening/reading exams need marking. I used to do them all one by one and it took me aaaaages. 7 years into my career I learnt that you can manage a whole class in …
https://everydaymfl.com/2025/06/23/can-you-mark-whole-class-set-of-reading-listenings-in-1-ppa-definitely/
7 months ago
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definitely one for the AI topic in KS4
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Sam Coates Sky on X: "How AI lied and gaslit me: 🤯💣🔥 Won’t lie: what happened to me this week made my jaw drop Do watch: https://t.co/mgmkvR9XSx" / X
How AI lied and gaslit me: 🤯💣🔥 Won’t lie: what happened to me this week made my jaw drop Do watch: https://t.co/mgmkvR9XSx
https://x.com/SamCoatesSky/status/1931035926538441106?t=LDjBcTIqm8NIFDtg4GLpUg&s=19
7 months ago
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My 100th post on EverydayMFL for
#MFLBluesky
#Edusky
#langchat
. Hopefully saves somebody some time somewhere!
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Time-Saving Tips for Teachers: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Creative Commons The aim in this post is simple: to save you some time somewhere. Teacher workload is high and has been for a long period. The DofE set up task forces dedicated to looking at worklo…
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/06/03/time-saving-tips-for-teachers-work-smarter-not-harder/
7 months ago
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GCSE: Teaching the Celebrity Culture topic For a topic like this, it makes sense to start with three very simple questions: How is this going to be assessed? What vocabulary will they need to do well? What obstacles might I encounter in teaching this? Exam Type Ways it could appear Listening…
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GCSE: Teaching the Celebrity Culture topic
For a topic like this, it makes sense to start with three very simple questions: How is this going to be assessed? What vocabulary will they need to do well? What obstacles might I encounter in teaching this? Exam Type Ways it could appear Listening Someone talking about a celebrity they admire
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/05/27/gcse-teaching-the-celebrity-culture-topic/
8 months ago
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Adam Boxer
8 months ago
Nice blog. FLMOP is like a magic trick for better behaviour, and I like the concreteness of the scenarios and strategies presented here. Check it out, and thank you Mason for writing!
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Key Ingredients for Outstanding MFLÂ Lessons This update emphasizes the importance of intentional, impactful teaching in MFL. It champions genuine lesson engagement, meaningful relationships with students, and vital reflective practices for educators.
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Key Ingredients for Outstanding MFLÂ Lessons
This update emphasizes the importance of intentional, impactful teaching in MFL. It champions genuine lesson engagement, meaningful relationships with students, and vital reflective practices for educators.
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/05/19/key-ingredients-for-outstanding-mfl-lessons/
8 months ago
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one for
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FFT Education Datalab on X: "French, German, Spanish and computer science grades are more than half a grade lower than pupils’ grades in English and maths. But pupils who enter art and design (photography) tend to achieve half a grade or more higher than in English and maths. https://t.co/D43ZdzNeAo" / X
French, German, Spanish and computer science grades are more than half a grade lower than pupils’ grades in English and maths. But pupils who enter art and design (photography) tend to achieve half a grade or more higher than in English and maths. https://t.co/D43ZdzNeAo
https://x.com/FFTEduDatalab/status/1920130196159504626?t=3hHyuV9TqyDMG_wnSzKgdA&s=19
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Effective Retrieval Practice in A-Level German Lessons
It’s been a long while since I studied A-level German, however I would argue the starters to those lessons constituted some of the most effective and efficient retrieval practice in languages…
http://everydaymfl.com/2025/04/23/effective-retrieval-practice-in-a-level-german-lessons/
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Effective Retrieval Practice in A Level German. 15mins that sorted out verbs for life
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Effective Retrieval Practice in A-Level German Lessons
It's been a long while since I studied A-level German, however I would argue the starters to those lessons constituted some of the most effective and efficient retrieval practice in languages I have ever received. They set me up very well for university and I can still remember the verb conjugations over 20 years on. We had five German lessons a week.
http://everydaymfl.com/2024/04/23/effective-retrieval-practice-in-a-level-german-lessons/
9 months ago
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Beth
12 months ago
Practicing reading aloud? Some things to think about:
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Reflections on reading aloud
Reading aloud in MFL has always been important, but with the changes to the new GCSE it has become even more so. I have been thinking about ...
https://bethlingual.blogspot.com/2024/11/reflections-on-reading-aloud.html
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Mr E
12 months ago
It wouldn't take a million pounds and big changes or arguments to revitalise MFL. It wouldn't cost a penny and could be done overnight and would make nobody unhappy. Apart from Nick Gibb and he's not happy anyway.
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Fascinating read here for
#MFLBluesky
. Can't also help but think that biases graphic neatly sums up everything on BBC's The Traitors!
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12 months ago
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Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Frohe Weihnachten and Joyeux Noel to
#MFLBluesky
about 1 year ago
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Two days of term to go. If you're in need of inspiration or just hanging on, try the link below ;-)
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about 1 year ago
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Christmas ideas for
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about 1 year ago
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#MFLBluesky
I'll get used to adding that hashtag at some point!
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about 1 year ago
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5 Things to try tomorrow https://wp.me/p6sFvg-1e5 Simple MFL ideas you can start using from Monday morning,
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5 Things to Try Tomorrow
The whole idea behind these posts is five simple things you can do in your classroom with minimal preparation tomorrow. Adam Boxer's Tick Trick (adapted to MFL) This arose from a post on X by Adam Boxer (you can find his website here). I started using this with my classes for translation tasks. It's devastatingly simple to add into a lesson: …
http://everydaymfl.com/2024/12/01/5-things-to-try-tomorrow-12/
about 1 year ago
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5 Things to try tomorrow https://wp.me/p6sFvg-1e5 Simple MFL ideas you can start using from Monday morning,
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5 Things to Try Tomorrow
The whole idea behind these posts is five simple things you can do in your classroom with minimal preparation tomorrow. Adam Boxer's Tick Trick (adapted to MFL) This arose from a post on X by Adam Boxer (you can find his website here). I started using this with my classes for translation tasks. It's devastatingly simple to add into a lesson: …
http://everydaymfl.com/2024/12/01/5-things-to-try-tomorrow-12/
about 1 year ago
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The old Christmas post
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is still available for
#mflbluesky
if people want it. Links checked and still work.
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9 ideas para Noel/Navidad/Weihnachten
Christmas is approaching. I’m fairly certain most MFL teachers have done the following over the past few years: Make a Christmas card Christmas Wordsearch Christmas crossword/sudoku etc Break…
https://everydaymfl.com/2015/12/02/9-ideas-para-noelnavidadweihnachten/
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One for
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. A bit early maybe but if you're looking at engaging lesson ideas for that final week of term, click the link! Not the recycled post from previous years but a brand new one. Enjoy!
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9 new ideas for Navidad, Noel & Weihnachten
Ideas for teaching Christmas for teachers of French, Spanish and German
https://wp.me/p6sFvg-1dB
about 1 year ago
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9 new ideas for Navidad, Noel &Â Weihnachten Ideas for teaching Christmas for teachers of French, Spanish and German
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9 new ideas for Navidad, Noel &Â Weihnachten
Ideas for teaching Christmas for teachers of French, Spanish and German
http://everydaymfl.com/2024/11/26/9-new-ideas-for-navidad-noel-weihnachten/
about 1 year ago
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. One for
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teachers if you're facing a tough lesson this week.
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Turning Around Challenging Classes: Strategies for Success
My current school uses mixed ability groups so the scenarios below are from previous years in teaching groups largely set by ability but I thought this might give some hope to those teachers that a…
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about 1 year ago
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One for teachers in
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if you're facing a tough lesson this week.
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Turning Around Challenging Classes: Strategies for Success
My current school uses mixed ability groups so the scenarios below are from previous years in teaching groups largely set by ability but I thought this might give some hope to those teachers that a…
https://everydaymfl.com/2024/11/20/turning-around-challenging-classes-strategies-for-success/
about 1 year ago
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Turning around 3 challenging classes. A reflective post on some of the hardest classes I've taught.
http://everydaymfl.com/2024/11/20/turning-around-challenging-classes-strategies-for-success/
about 1 year ago
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JosĂ© GarcĂa
about 1 year ago
Calling everyone on team
#MFLBluesky
! Protect LANGUAGES at all costs!
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Not mfl related but superb, remember reading this a number of years ago.
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who can you make feel ten feet tall tomorrow?
#teamlanguages
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The Quiet Girl in the Class
giving thanks to the best teachers I ever had.
https://medium.com/@Emmsibo/how-to-be-awesome-in-the-classroom-7cd48ae7ddb9
about 1 year ago
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Everyday Mini-Whiteboards. Some ideas for using them in MFL
http://everydaymfl.com/2024/08/13/everyday-mini-whiteboards/
about 1 year ago
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Has anyone in
#TeamCompSci
tried Oak National's AI lesson planner? Asked it for a lesson on trace tables. I got everything except well....some trace tables
over 1 year ago
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Some thoughts on the new new
#mfl
gcse
everydaymfl.com/2024/08/19/t...
#edusky
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The New New GCSE
15 years of MFL teaching and I'm now on my third GCSE. I watched the sun rise and set on controlled assessment. I welcomed the spontaneous conversation in the "new gcse" only to seemingly now bid it "...
https://everydaymfl.com/2024/08/19/the-new-new-gcse/
over 1 year ago
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Steve Smith
over 1 year ago
I like this. Shared by Edutopia on X “…if you want your students to write about themselves, instead of the typical autobiography, ask them to write what they didn’t do over the summer. Kids get a kick out of this.”
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