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You only have a few days left to get your 50% discount on everything in my Etsy shop www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lume... and all my resources ideaseducationltd.sellfy.store Sale finishes end of Sunday.

To celebrate its finally being the last week of term here, there is a 50% discount on everything in my Etsy shop from now until the end of Sunday 27th July. www.etsy.com/shop/LumenMa...

To celebrate its finally being the last week of term here, there is 50% off all the French and Spanish resources in my Sellfy shop until the end of Sunday 27th July. ideaseducationltd.sellfy.store

Issue 24 of Write Away! magazine is now available to read www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/writeaway.htm Have a look at the work that primary children have been doing in their language lessons.

The deadline for issue 25 is 4th December.

Write Away! Hundreds of resources for teachers of French.

Hello everyone,
If you are planning on submitting pupil work for a forthcoming issue of Write Away! magazine, please be advised that there have been some changes to the terms and conditions document and the hints and tips document. www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/writeaway.htm

Are you looking for a unique end-of-school-year gift for your favourite language teacher? Take a look at the handmade goods in my Etsy store www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lume...

BBC News - The Travel Show The latest news about travel, from the industry itself to deals and destinations.

Lovely BBC Travel Show episode about the Paris Metro www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n...

My holiday in Spain This booklet is designed for children up to the age of 11 who are going on holiday to Spain (mainland and islands).  It encourages them to practise a little of the language, to take note of the c...

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Are you off to Spain with your family? This booklet encourages children to practise the language and take note of the culture and sights around them. It also provides them with a record and souvenir of their holiday. France version also available.

28 new resources today I've just finished uploading 28 new resources to the website. They are mostly French audio files for the LiPS Listening Project , which I c...

28 new resources today. More info on the blog lightbulblanguages.blogspot.com/2025/06/28-n...

New in my Etsy shop! French and Spanish themed pencil cases and elasticated pen holders/bookmarks, and lots more! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lume...

The original and best version of this is of course The Wall from Only Connect. I have quite a few games on @lightbulblangs.bsky.social for example French
www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/resources-fr...

Pretty much spot-on. Thanks ChatGPT!

Reading aloud in Spanish During the GCSE speaking examination (first examination 2026), students are required to read aloud a short text and will be assessed both on their pronunciation and on their communication in a short i...

Reading aloud in Spanish ideaseducationltd.sellfy.store/p/reading-al... Great for GCSE students, but also to other students and non-specialist teachers from beginner level upwards, who are starting to develop their reading and pronunciation skills.

French Grammar Challenge Cards A set of 50 French Grammar Challenge Cards designed especially by Clare Seccombe for learners in Key Stage 3. They would also be suitable for learners in Key Stage 4.4 levels of difficultyIdeal for ea...

French Grammar Challenge Cards ideaseducationltd.sellfy.store/p/gann/

In case you missed it:

Issue 23 of Write Away! magazine is out now www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/writeaway.htm

There are some amazing examples of what primary children write in their language lessons.

The deadline for issue 24, the last one of this academic year, is July 3rd.

Reading aloud in Spanish During the GCSE speaking examination (first examination 2026), students are required to read aloud a short text and will be assessed both on their pronunciation and on their communication in a short i...

BRAND NEW RESOURCE!
Reading aloud in Spanish ideaseducationltd.sellfy.store/p/reading-al...
For students working towards GCSE or any students of Spanish from beginners upwards.
#mflbluesky

Issue 23 of Write Away! is finally here! It's a bumper issue - I received a record 81 pieces of work from 11 teachers. Unfortunately the planned KS3 Special has been cancelled, as I only received submissions from one school. www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/writeaway.htm

Primary colleagues, don't forget the deadline for the next issue of Write Away! magazine is next Thursday 27th March www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/writeaway.htm

Also 2 for KS2 Spanish - one for mixed age and one "normal"

YouTube video by Clare Seccombe Write Away! magazine

Next deadline is March 27th for KS2 and for the KS3 special www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUk3...

YouTube video by Clare Seccombe Write Away! magazine

Next deadline is March 27th for KS2 and for the KS3 special www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUk3...

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...

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!

Reading texts about Reyes, for if you're after something for the start of the new term www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/resources-ch...

Wishing all our users a very happy and prosperous 2025.

These #LanguageLinks and more at www.lightbulblanguages.co.uk/resources-la...

Looking forward to seeing examples of KS3 work!

Spanish Challenge Cards - Christmas edition A set of 10 Spanish Challenge Cards designed especially by Clare Seccombe for use by learners in Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3 at Christmas time. The cards are numbered 51-60 as they are an exte...

French Christmas lesson starters ideaseducationltd.sellfy.store/p/F0iv/
Spanish Christmas lesson starters
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French Christmas Challenge Cards
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Spanish Christmas Challenge Cards
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YouTube video by Clare Seccombe Phonics in the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum

I've uploaded to my YouTube channel my contribution to @katelanguages.bsky.social phonics webinar: Phonics in the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHsj... #mflbluesky
Of interest to secondary teachers who might want to see what we have to do and how we do it in primary.