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Really cool translation challenge. I've been working on a really cool translation challenge for the last 3 days. And I've nearly cracked the first 5 words. You'll love it. It...

Is this deliberately designed to make sure top grades go to native speakers rather than testing knowledge of anything learned in school?

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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.

Really cool translation challenge. I've been working on a really cool translation challenge for the last 3 days. And I've nearly cracked the first 5 words. You'll love it. It...

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!

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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

I have finished creating and uploading worksheets for the school module for the new GCSE (AQA). I have also created and uploaded (free) Quizlet sets to be used alongside them and the knowledge organiser. secondaryspanish.co.uk/gcse.html #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

The New GCSE Photo Card This half term we started working on the Photo Card for the new GCSE. The textbook included it right from the first unit, at least in the a...

New Post. With an added ending. Have AQA ruined everything again?

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One thing that costs nothing which would revitalise languages in England. A sure-fire way, costing no money, to revitalise and reinvigorate take up of MFL at GCSE. Do you see what this is? It's anonymous targets fo...

Did you maybe think severe grading was a minor statistical blip around the edges?

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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 I've just finished uploading the first 28 new resources of 2025, all for primary Spanish , many for my new mixed-age primary Spanish scheme...

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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!

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 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...

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Sign the Petition Save MLANG at Cardiff University!

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.

Not cheeky at all!We set up tables in one of our classrooms and put out lots of leaflets/ posters about careers with languages along with the course books and languages magazines. We also had a ppt on display with details of the course and lots of positive facts about learning languages!

Sign the Petition Save MLANG at Cardiff University!

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Worth signing imho, save Modern #Languages at Cardiff Uni

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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 :)

Nice ideas for Cover Lessons If we need work for a lesson where the teacher is unexpectedly absent, we need some fail-safe work that is going to be useful and worthwhil...

Positive Posts.

Cover lessons that work.

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Nice with Dice This week, I realised I have enough dice for pupils in some groups to have one each. So as long as they don't touch them all as they choose...

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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!

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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 😀

One thing that costs nothing which would revitalise languages in England. A sure-fire way, costing no money, to revitalise and reinvigorate take up of MFL at GCSE. Do you see what this is? It's anonymous targets fo...

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Writing booklet for the new GCSE (AQA) - foundation tier. Covers all 5 questions in the foundation paper www.secondaryspanish.co.uk/ks4gcse.html

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.

From Communication to Connection: The Global Rewards of Language Learning Language is perceived by many as a mere tool for communication. It’s the means by which we express thoughts, share ideas and connect with others. But language is so much more than just a medium for…

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...