Is this deliberately designed to make sure top grades go to native speakers rather than testing knowledge of anything learned in school? whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2025/06/real...

A scientist with another language draws broader conclusions. A lawyer with a language builds a stronger case. A journalist with a language gets the real stories. A teacher with a language inspires the next generation. The power of languages takes you to a higher level, whatever field you're in.

An example from A Level Spanish. This is just not suitable for this level. whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2025/06/real...

A Level still contains questions that are not appropriate at this level. This one seems designed to reward native speakers and "feel" for connotation/collocation over and above any rules or knowledge learned in school. Too hard for many teachers!

www.ox.ac.uk/news/arts-bl... Nearly 50% of A* grades for A Level German go to native speakers. The exams are too hard for pupils who have learned the language in school. The exam boards cite this as "discriminating well".

Bonjour!! !! It’s International French Speakers Day - Francophonie Day today!! To celebrate, we hope you managed to grab yourself a FREE French pastry as you arrive to school this morning!! Enjoy!! 🇫🇷🇫🇷❤️🇫🇷🇫🇷 #MFLBluesky

Happy MOTHER TONGUE DAY! Another day, like all 365 in a year, to celebrate diversity, languages, accents, dialects, sociolects, idiolects... Here's to mine, (Manchego) Spanish! #MFLBluesky

New Post. With an added ending. Have AQA ruined everything again? whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...

Did you maybe think severe grading was a minor statistical blip around the edges? whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2025/01/one-...

Dear Spanish teachers teaching El Laberinto Del Fauno at A Level. I had a few very productive lessons with Y13 last week describing all main characters and finding key words to enhance essay writing. Here are our findings, in case they are useful: #MFLBluesky

Another language is not just a new way of communicating. It’s an insight into another way of life. It’s your introduction to another culture’s music, sport, food, joy and fun. It’s a connection with other human beings. It takes you beyond your own surroundings. It’s a more open outlook on the world.

28 new resources today - more info on the blog lightbulblanguages.blogspot.com/2025/02/28-n... Don't forget that the deadline for the next issues of Write Away! magazine is 27th March for both Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. Secondary teachers - don't miss out!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It's currently Languages Week Scotland and we have some free resources on our blog to celebrate and for you to use in your next MFL class: www.languagenut.com/en-gb/blog/s... #languagenut #LanguagesWeekScotland #LearnLanguages #ScotlandLovesLanguages #mfltwitterati #mflbluesky

Help save the Modern Languages Faculty at Cardiff University! Sign the petition! #MFLBluesky chng.it/jRGX5P7LYh

You don't have to be good at languages to create new connections, enjoy heightened experiences, discover other ways of thinking, relate to people whose experiences differ from yours or see the other side of the story. Another language will open your mind and elevate your life.

#mflbluesky Worth signing imho, save Modern #Languages at Cardiff Uni chng.it/Yx6ZKFHdtM

W👀W! An amazing turn out for Languages tonight for our options evening! SO happy that SO many of our Yr 9 students want to continue their language learning journey!! A huge amount wanting to study GCSE languages! 🇪🇸🇫🇷☺️ #MFLBluesky #LanguagesBluesky

We have moved to Bluesky! Routes into Languages -Yorkshire and Humberside is now here! Give us a follow :)

Positive Posts. Cover lessons that work. whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2021/06/nice...

Positive Posts. Two useful dice activities. I only do the second one these days. But it's an important one. I share a room with someone who loves the first one! Try them both! whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2021/05/nice...

Bonjour #mflbluesky. I am teaching festivals to yr 12 and I find my lessons a bit dry. Anyone willing to share ideas to make it more fun ? Preferably suited to Edexcel exams. Merci 😀

What starts with school French, German or Spanish will take you beyond the classroom & around the world. Not only will it give you new perspectives on every subject, but it can lead you to Chinese or Korean, Arabic or Farsi, Turkish or Ukrainian. You'll be a citizen of the world.

When you learn French at school, you unlock Catalan & Romanian. Learn German, & the mysteries of English are explained. Take Spanish, & Italian & Portuguese make more sense. If you get the chance to learn Mandarin, Arabic or Sign Language, grab it. Wherever you're headed, languages take you further.

Learning a language isn’t all about words, cases and tenses; it’s about unlocking doors to new worlds. Every effort, no matter how small, brings you closer to connection, understanding and unforgettable experiences. The rewards aren’t just practical; they’re life-changing. The journey is worth it.

Why do languages matter? Because they’re the key to human interaction. Because they give you fresh insights into history, politics & society. Because you feel music, film & literature more authentically with another language. Languages make connections. albarolanguages.com/2024/06/27/f...

Learning a language is not about fluency and perfection. It's about understanding and connecting with other human beings, respecting other cultures and traditions, making an effort and reaping the rewards. Another language benefits everyone, and everyone can 'do' another language. Enjoy the ride!

When I was at school, French was an exciting new world. German was the cool, fun language you got to learn next. Spanish was the language l fell in love with. Italian was an unexpected adventure and Latin was a fascinating time machine. Why can't everyone have these opportunities?

As a child, I was often told, don't waste your time learning languages. Don't bother with Albanian, Basque or Farsi. Yet now, the best of my career is based on them. Languages open minds, hearts and doors. Where can your school French, German or Spanish take you? albarolanguages.com/2024/05/19/f...

Today is #EducationDay!✏️ AI transforms education. We must ensure it enhances human potential without replacing it. #UNESCO calls for all learners, teachers & educators to gain critical AI skills while preserving creativity & human agency. on.unesco.org/2QJRWlq

👩‍🎨💡 Únete a nosotros para la nueva edición de nuestro club de conversación en línea en el Instituto Cervantes de Londres, el martes 11 de febrero de 2025 a las 18:30. 💬🗨️ ¡Te esperamos! ¡Registro por el enlace!: bit.ly/42moH0h #Spanish #LearnSpanish #Art #FemaleEmpowerment #Comics

Two new resources on my site today. Both intermediate (Higher GCSE). Level A2. www.frenchteacher.net/latest/

Languages Week Scotland 2025 will take place from 3 - 7 February and will be a week of activity across the country. The theme for 2025 is “Our multilingual futures”. Follow #ScotlandLovesLanguages to keep up to date! Find out more: loom.ly/hiOP0Cc

Concerning. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

My favourite activity at the moment: children can see the 10 words we are working on. I say 9 of them randomly, then they have to tell me which one I didn't say. Always goes well and they get to hear the vocab lots of times. Helps to prepare in advance 👍. #mflbluesky

Very much looking forward to presenting at @all4languages.bsky.social Language World! Ill be looking at leadership at all levels and how the get the best out of teams.

Interesting info on languages in the job market.

whoteacheslanguages.blogspot.com/2025/01/one-... @helenmyers.bsky.social

My reflections on providing Working At Grades (WAGs) for the new MFL GCSE: senorcordero.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/a...

AQA French A Level Key dates poster designed. Help yourself, you're welcome #MFLBluesky

From the 2020 blog archive. frenchteachernet.blogspot.com/2020/02/read...

In case A-level MFL teachers and teacher trainees missed this. amzn.eu/d/6kPM2Gf

Navigating Leadership: Rob Ford’s Transformative Path in Education Rob Ford is a member of the School Leadership Network, a global community of school leaders convened by Global School Leaders, the Varkey Foundation, and UNESCO’s Teacher Task Force (TTF). medium.com/@schoolleade...