What a great watch / listen / imagine for all the #senses - this bilingual virtual food & culture journey "Searching for Spain" with #EvaLongoria first stop Catalunya. Highly recommend for #Spanishteachers #Spanishlearners #Hispanophiles #MFLBluesky www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Loved chatting with William Marks on his @LanguageLabPod this summer re. immersive cultural & language experiences and the bigger language learning context. Episode out now! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2727... / podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j... #edtech #equityineducation #MFLBluesky

With #EuropeanDayofLanguages coming up 26/9/25, just sharing this (updated for 2025) Padlet brimming with resources, ideas, activities, links, downloadables etc (many low to no prep). Missed anything? DM or comment below. padlet.com/allabroadbus... #MFLBluesky #MFLteachers

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, music video Doodle celebrates #Salsa music, a vibrant and energetic dance genre that originated in the Latino community and has achieved global popularity. #Spanishteachers #Latinoculture g.co/doodle/u3wa4sp

"I think the biggest problem is poverty...the drop away is amongst poorer communities. The middle classes do well" SteveChalke of Oasis Charitable Trust on BBC R4 Today reacting to new @hepi-news.bsky.social report on decline of #languagelearning in the UK bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (from 1:52:50)

“The Kensington Treaty also includes opening e-gates for frequent travellers between the two countries next month,*as well as agreeing school exchange visits*. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How sensible is this! Staggered summer holiday starts in #Germany to ensure the whole country doesn't become clogged up with traffic!

Love this #wordoftheweek #WortderWoche and the notion - that when it's too hot, you have to go home! Heat-free(dom)!! #German #LoveGerman #Germanteachers

Loving the UEFA Women's #EURO2025 Google Doodle today - also a reminder of all the interesting cultural insight and fun that can be incorporated into learning with this event now upon us. g.co/doodle/nybkhnp

Spanish speakers / teachers may chuckle at comentarios of the original X post link! Maybe a bit too spicy for students tho! Spanish police’s plea for respect backfires over photo of old women alfresco @theguardian #tomandoelfresco #spanishculture #andalucia www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

FINAL CALL for pledges, shares, sponsorship, support or grab a reward! Not every child gets to travel, but all kids deserve to explore. Can you be the helping hand that sends 1 more child on a virtual trip abroad? #CrowdfunderUK www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/allabroadbus www.instagram.com/reel/DKcPsY7...

5 days left. £1,550 pledged. Still a bit shy of £5k target 🙃 But, 690 people x £5 = goal reached (10-12 schools). Simple. Powerful. Possible. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/allabroadbus Can you chip in - or share? Join the journey! 🙏🫂 #immersiveexperiences #virtualtravel #crowdfunder #equity #MFLBluesky

Help us light some sparks this summer! We’re bringing immersive global language&culture experiences to schools & colleges, impacting kids who rarely get the chance to travel. Chip in from £5, share our #Crowdfunder &/or nominate a school! crowdfunder.co.uk/p/allabroadbus #MFLBluesky

An amusing read! www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

#apagón #palabradeldía

📢 #MFLBluesky: Trips abroad not happening for some classes this year? Not all students going on the trips that are happening? We can bring the world to all your students! -> Schedule a 15-minute discovery call here: calendly.com/allabroadbus

Julia Klöckner has been elected as the new President of the Bundestag. She is the fourth woman to hold the office after Annemarie Renger, Rita Süssmuth and Bärbel Bas. In terms of protocol, the office is ranked second only to that of the German President.

It was also thanks to my language teacher, Mrs Patterson that I developed such a love for the #German language. Her Scottish accent made German sing and dance. Her encouragement was #ausgezeichnet (excellent) and her enthusiasm was #ansteckend (contagious). #ShoutOutForGerman

Delighted to announce a free webinar on Tue 1 April 7-8pm with Webinar with Emeritus Professor Paul Nation on High frequency vocabulary: The most useful words to learn. Register to receive the recording and sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/high-frequ...

For context, this week is #ShoutOutForGerman week, organised by @uk.diplo.de & @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social for people to share their enthusiasm for the #German language and their German-language-learning highlights. I'll be sharing some of mine and some exciting news! uk.diplo.de/uk-en/german...

I remember my German pen pal, Katja. She came to visit me first, I must have been 14 or 15. She had just arrived from the airport and we were having lunch. She was swinging back on her chair when suddenly it broke beneath her and she ended up on the floor😱 Her first word was 'sh*t' in English!

Shocking that only 24% UK children read for pleasure but interesting this figure is higher for #multilinguals because of efforts made to expose them to reading materials in their home/community languages. Makes sense, so how can we get monolinguals to read more? theconversation.com/paying-atten...

Using the latest immersive 360° VR technology and multi-sensory interactions, we bring global languages and cultures to life wherever you are, making travel experiences more accessible, cost-effective, and enriching for more people. Get in touch to bring the world to you! www.allabroadbus.org #360VR

Practise and celebrate languages your students are learning or use in their community from 1-28 Feb with this virtual festival of speaking. An #NCLE initiative via #BritishCouncil, in collab with @all-london.org.uk. Open to all primary and secondary schools. www.britishcouncil.org/school-resou...

Through immersive 360 VR, and real-world multi-sensory set-ups, we bring the magic of cultural travel experiences to life, wherever you are. Rich, creative language learning and escapism for all! Discover more in our latest blog! www.allabroadbus.org/post/recreat... #immersivelearning #MFLBlueSky

Finally. The joys of the Comprehension Approach. Understanding what we're doing and why in terms of listening comprehension is the cornerstone of improving listening teaching. learninglisteninglanguages.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-...

How disappointing. Latin boost being scrapped from state schools and language hubs #NCLE expected to be ‘reshaped’ following cuts. Whatever this will finally look like, it devalues #languages yet again within the UK curriculum. What is it that successive Governments don’t understand 🙄🤯😖#MFLbluesky

We had a fantastic visit to Walton Academy with 2 of our immersive market experiences 🇫🇷🇪🇸, giving year 9s a taste of the real thing through 360VR, tastes and various language tasks in a market set-up. Check the link to school blog to learn more! www.walton-ac.org.uk/walton-acade... #MFLBluesky #MFL

“As Alzheimer’s rates rise, languages have the power to save your memory” #LanguageLearning #EduSky #MFLBluesky #MFL #langchat #alzheimer #brain #bilingualism

1st year that #BSL being taught as GCSE in UK and this primary school hopes pupils will reach Level 1 by when they move up to secondary. Brilliant, but wouldn’t it be useful to have such transition goals for #MFL too? And a word of the week in assemblies etc! #MFLBluesky www.bbc.com/news/article...

Secondary French teachers in UK: #LefèvreTrust travel grant funding opportunity for UK secondary schools with established partnerships with French schools - up to £5k for international trave! For young people. Deadline 31st January. C/o #BritishCouncil www.britishcouncil.org/lef%C3%A8vre...

🇪🇺The Motion for an EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme has passed!🇪🇺 Together, we can rebuild opportunities across Europe for the next generation. A huge thank you to everyone who supported me today.

Crumbs. Thankfully a balanced article stating ongoing importance of human translators - to prevent misunderstandings and convey #cultural nuances across #languages: “Languages are a reflection of cultures, and cultures have their own ways of knowing things.” www.technologyreview.com/2025/01/15/1...

Make languages count for sustainable development: Celebration of International Mother Language Day www.unesco.org/en/articles/... via @unesconow.bsky.social #imld #language #langsky

A bit of light relief - it's Friday after all, and it's January! (Seenon The Language Nerds insta!) A fun one for #German teachers to share to students?! It's the place to go for floor sanding machine rental of course! #loveGerman #learnGerman! www.instagram.com/p/DEnk8pmsprI

Interesting info on languages in the job market.

Tonight, after a dinner of lentils, I will mostly be walking an empty suitcase around the block at midnight, whilst jumping off chairs, over 7 waves and eating 12 grapes! And you? If you're still looking for NYE inspiration, read on! Happy New Year! 🤩🥂🙌🏼 www.allabroadbus.org/post/new-yea...

This coming Fri 3rd/Sat 4th Jan @Depot, Lewes (East Sussex) come and experience what All Abroad! Bus is about and how our #immersiveexperiences can inspire and motivate language learners and connect people to diverse cultures and languages - through this showcase of #LaFiestaMayorDeSantAntoni #360VR

The Chinese word every British politician should learn: “Neijuan” 🇨🇳 meaning someone who gets nowhere no matter how hard they work, is a buzzword for young graduates. Many Gen Z Brits know the feeling. www.thetimes.com/article/000b...

So many fantastic international films in @theguardian.com’s best of 2024 list www.theguardian.com/film/2024/de...

Learning how different cultures celebrate and exchange greetings over the festive season deepens our appreciation, enriches our own practices and reminds us what really matters - shared experiences, delicious food 🍲 and meaningful connections❤️. Have a good break! www.allabroadbus.org/post/bringin...

Antidote to online: Germany’s one-stop wellness shops get ready for Christmas www.theguardian.com/business/202... via @theguardian.com @deborahcole.bsky.social

Tragic 😢

Please consider following the ALL London Region Branch, set up to share Branch events and webinars. Please share: @all-london.org.uk Thank you. #MFLBLuesky #all4languages

Christmas resources for the languages classroom are available on our website! Check out the wide range of activities to celebrate the festive season with language learners. loom.ly/1nIi2tc #fridayfun #Christmas #languages

It's Small Business Saturday! To celebrate my small business I'm offering you 50% off everything in my Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/lumenma...) and everything in my resource shop (ideaseducationltd.sellfy.store) for today only 😊

This morning I had the pleasure of taking part in @katelanguages.bsky.social's Teaching Phonics in MFL Show & Tell webinar, where I delivered a presentation on using Magic Padlet for phonics activities in French, German, and Spanish.

Re-opening of #NotreDame in #Paris but not 💯 without concerns about a risk of lead poisoning… #Frenchculture www.francetvinfo.fr/culture/patr...

We have a winner! 🙌 No.7 - congratulations! We're coming your way with the immersive language & culture experience of your choice! 👏 Each term we offer a FREE in-person visit to enquirers from under-resourced schools, as part of our own commitment to widening participation. #languagesforall #MFL

#MFLBluesky : NEW “Host a culture and language celebration day” package for primary & secondary schools, in 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸 - developed by Institut Français, Consejería de Educación en el Reino Unido and Goethe-Institut UK - available for FREE c/o #NCLE ncle-language-hubs.ucl.ac.uk/culture-days...