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NCLE Language Network working in the West Midlands to promote engagement, motivation, attainment and uptake in MFL 💬✍ Led by Tudor Grange Academy Solihull 📷IG: GrandUnionLN
Register for our free webinar on 4 March Exploring Language Curriculum Models.
We explore how specific school contexts choose to navigate the MFL curriculum and the impact each model has on student engagement, success and other logistical and financial impact on the school itself.
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Join us for our next webinar, Exploring Language Curriculum Models
We will explore how specific school contexts choose to navigate the MFL curriculum and the impact each model has on student engagement, success and other logistical and financial impact on the school itself.
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Celebrate Speaking - a celebration of languages in education and community through speaking and performance
Each February a festival of language is held when your students can show off their language skills.
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Are you teaching languages in a primary, secondary, or heritage/community setting? Join your local NCLE Language Network to access research insights, facilitated CPD opportunities and connect with colleagues in your region.
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It's German Week!
19-24 January 2026
There are activities here for everyone - you don't have to be teaching German to take part!
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#ShoutOutForGerman
Start 2026 with some excellent CPD
Supporting Home Language Qualifications at GCSE is packed with advice on how to support pupils who intend to take an additional GCSE in their home language.
14 January, 3.30pm online
Register here 👉 buff.ly/4qdrdS5
#languages #MFL #NCLE
German Week returns in 2026 with renewed energy and fresh inspiration: 19 – 24 January 2026
Start your planning with information and resources from the Goethe Institut:
Language Networks support all colleagues with a role in languages education in your school.
Connect with your local Language Network today.
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“Exchange2Change” is an exchange programme for young people, aged between 14 and 17 who live in the UK and Germany. Applications are open until 14 December.
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Have you tried out Language Educators Online (LEO) – the free, flexible online platform dedicated exclusively to the professional development of languages teachers.
Take a look 👉 buff.ly/duKcnPh
The GCHQ National Language Competition - 17 to 21 November
The National Language Competition (NLC) is a virtual competition for teams of 13-
14 year olds from around the UK to compete against each other to solve
language-based challenges and score points.
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#Language #MFL
The Language Show is the UK’s number one event for language learners, language teachers and everyone who loves languages.
14 - 16 November - virtual event
Speaker programme now available here buff.ly/vJ7k9P2
The Language World Submission Portal is open!
Central to the success of the Language World conference are the contributions of speakers taking about the things they love which inspire delegates & offer opportunities for personal engagement or collaboration.
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Connect and collaborate with teachers and pupils in a different country to foster a love of reading.
The British Council reading for pleasure guided partnership links 25 schools in the UK and 25 schools in Morocco.
Read more and apply by 24 October - buff.ly/A3jcbWM
International Education Week
Start planning for International Education Week, 17th - 21st November!
Keep an eye on the British Council’s website for information about events, new resources and case studies to support your work.
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Supporting exchange between young people from the West Midlands and Germany led by Aston University.
Discuss experiences with, opportunities for and hurdles to youth exchange between the UK and Germany with various experts.
Monday, November 3
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Join us for this face-to-face teach meet which will focus heavily on the GCSE Speaking exam. This is also a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues.
Read more and sign up by 16 October 👉 tinyurl.com/bddjuxfp
#MFL #Education
Newsletter alert 👏
Take a break and read the latest Grand Union newsletter 👉 buff.ly/Ed2bHFB
PD Alert 🚨
There is still time to sign up to our two part series:
How to be an Effective Leader of Pupil Premium & Disadvantage
Starting 16 October ➡️ read more and sign up: buff.ly/bqC2rJk
Teacher Talk Radio
Join Teachers Talk Radio, 6pm Thursday 9 October for a live discussion about Language Educators Online and CPD for languages teachers with Joe Dale, Maud Waret, Silvia Bastow.
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Spontaneous speech and the new GCSE speaking exam
Join us on 22 October, 1-4pm for this Face to Face Teachmeet which will be focus heavily on the GCSE Speaking exam and offers a fantastic opportunity to speak with colleagues.
Read more and register: tinyurl.com/bddjuxfp
#languages #cpd
Join experts and educators on Wednesday, 8 October, from 4-5 pm for a tour of NCLE's new professional learning platform, LEO, and discover how it enhances language provision, pedagogy, and practice.
Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/3p4pnyha
#languages #ncle
Looking for an engaging podcast this weekend?
Are you curious about how languages work?
The Linguistics HQ podcast is the new fortnightly show aimed at getting people thinking, talking and learning about the science of language!
All episodes available here: rss.com/podcasts/lin...
Artificial Intelligence in the Languages Classroom
A unique opportunity for language teachers for an inspiring cross-cultural experience exploring AI in language teaching.
Read more & apply by 5th October 👉 tinyurl.com/je97re94
Tour NCLE's new professional learning platform, LEO, and discover how it enhances language provision, pedagogy, and practice.
Join experts and educators on Wednesday, 8 October, from 4-5 pm.
Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/3p4pnyha
Have you explored Language Educators Online (LEO)?
The National Consortium for Languages Education’s new free and flexible CPD platform features content based on research and real classroom experience. Enrich and transform your practice.
Take a look 👀 tinyurl.com/bdebc2t6
ÖkoScoop Competition: German meets Sustainability
Ready for a fresh new hybrid competition that blends investigative journalism, digital storytelling, and real-world German?
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It's #EuropeanDayOfLanguages today, when we celebrate all the languages spoken in Europe. This year, the theme is 'Languages open hearts and minds' 😄
#edl2025 #coeEDL
Goethe Institut Online Career Roadshow - 29 September
What career opportunities open up when you study German at school or university? The online edition of our Career Roadshows offers a dynamic and engaging programme that highlights the value of German.
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Tour NCLE's new professional learning platform, LEO, and see how it's transforming languages provision, pedagogy, and practice for experts, trainers, teachers, and school leaders.
Join us on Wednesday, October 8, from 4-5 pm.
Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/3p4pnyha
