Will Marks

New episode of The Language Lab Podcast

This week I chat with Martin Lapworth – creator of TaskMagic, Textivate, TeachVid and SentenceBuilders.

We talk about building tools teachers actually need, why context beats word lists much more
#MFL #LanguageLearning #EdTech #Textivate

“Cartoon promo for The Language Lab Podcast: host Will (black cap, round gold glasses) and guest Jonathan Mumford (mousy-blond hair, navy jumper over blue check shirt) at a wooden desk with two mics and mugs bearing the Language Lab logo. Night city skyline. Speech bubble from Jonathan reads: ‘Formative assessment is king… but only if we act on the mistakes.’ Title along the bottom: ‘THE LANGUAGE LAB PODCAST — JONATHAN MUMFORD.’ Both smiling.”

This week on the Language Lab Podcast: Jonathan Mumford on why formative assessment only works when we act on errors.
Audio feedback, routines that stick, and realistic workload wins.
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#MFL #LanguageTeaching #TeacherCPD #Assessment

“Keep it real, keep it relevant, make it fun.”

That’s Julia Vogado’s recipe for getting kids to use language, today on the Language Lab Podcast
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#LanguageLearning #MFL #EdTech #TeacherLife

S3 Episode 2 Out Now!

Ben Levi joins me to ask the question “if it’s not engaging and it’s not fun, why are we putting them off?”

We take on PPP, GCSE “reform,” and why fun isn’t optional in the classroom.

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#EduSky #AcademicSky #EdTech #Education #Teacher

Jane Driver: Hope for the Future of Languages

🚨 Double drop!

🎙️ Jane Driver: leadership, Brexit, grassroots projects and hope for MFL.
🎙️ Ryan Smith: from learner to teacher, on music, community, and more accessible assessments.

Out Now: open.spotify.com/show/4oUsxKM...

#MFLtwitter #Edutoot #Languages #EduPodcast #ModernLanguages #Linguistics

Season 2 Finale!
Esmeralda Salgado Rewriting the MFL Rulebook With Joy

Esmeralda joins me for the Season 2 finale to talk MFL reform, tech tools, uptake, and why joy belongs in the curriculum. It’s a great one!

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#MFL #MFLTeacher #SeasonFinale #LanguageLabPodcast

Darren Paffey Acronyms, Ai and Arguing for Languages The Language Lab Podcast · Episode

This week on The Language Lab Podcast, I speak with Darren Paffey MP linguist turned legislator - about AI, acronyms, and how to rescue language learning before it disappears completely.
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Claire Cuminatto (UEA) joins The Language Lab to talk employability, AI in teaching, study abroad, theatre, and confidence in the classroom.

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#LanguageLab #HigherEd #LanguageLearning #MFL #StudyAbroad #AIinEducation

I’m so glad you’re enjoying it Joe! Thank you for sharing it!

Season 2 starts now!
Crista Hazell joins us to talk languages, wellbeing & classroom joy.
It’s honest, uplifting & practical.

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📘 For 20% off Crista’s book check the podcast description
#mfltwitterati #languages #CristaHazell #LanguagesMatter #Edchat

Episode 6. Lara Callow and David Binns - Engagement, Uptake and Policy The Language Lab Podcast · Episode

🎙️ Today’s ep is a two-parter:
Lara Callow on finding her voice in Spanish,
David Binns on why schools need to take languages seriously.
Insightful, passionate, and just a bit fiery.

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#MFL #EduChat #LanguagesMatter

LingoTeach.ai Create language teaching resources and classroom activities in seconds

This week we’re joined by Alasdair Harris (LingoTeach.ai) and Isla McIntosh, to explore AI, authenticity, and wellbeing.

If AI is doing the heavy lifting, what do you want to do with that time?
Smart, funny, hopeful — and very human.

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#EdTech #MFL

New on The Language Lab, Jérôme Noguès joins me to talk about AI, engagement and fun in the classroom.

“I did a pancake lesson during an inspection. It worked an absolute treat.”

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7f87...

#MFL #AIinEducation #EPI #CreativeTeaching #StudentVoice #LanguageLearning

Episode drop alert!
Kate Clifton (aka KateLanguages) joins me on the pod.
We talk burnout, starting over, and what the teaching world needs.

“I just wanted to make life easier for teachers.”
Catch it here: www.languagelabpodcast.co.uk
#LanguageLab #EducationPodcasts #ModernLanguages

The Language Lab Podcast Podcast · Will Marks · A podcast exploring the art of language teaching within the UK education system. Host Will Marks dives into the challenges of the modern MFL classroom, behaviour management, and...

🎧 New Language Lab Podcast just dropped!

Dr. Gianfranco Conti joins me to talk EPI, wellbeing, rethinking language teaching, and what actually makes a curriculum work.

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The Language Lab Podcast Podcast · Will Marks · A podcast exploring the art of language teaching within the UK education system. Host Will Marks dives into the challenges of the modern MFL classroom, behaviour management, and...

New episode drops tomorrow! 🎧

Dr. Gianfranco Conti talks EPI, teacher wellbeing, rethinking language schemes of work, and why a happy teacher = a happy classroom.

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It’s here — Ep 1 of The Language Lab Podcast!
We’re talking tech in the MFL classroom with Joe Dale and John Marks. AI, apps, accessibility — it’s all on the table.

Listen now:
www.languagelabpodcast.com
Or on Spotify, Apple, Amazon & more.
#EdTech #MFL #LanguageTeaching #EduPod #LanguageLabPodcast

It’s Official! The Language Lab Podcast launches 24th April!
Ep 1: “Technology – Helping or Hindering?” with Joe Dale & John Marks.
AI, phones & the digital classroom—friend or foe?
Theme: Jump and Jive by All Good Folks via Uppbeat.
#MFL #EdTech #Languages #AIinEducation #TeachLanguages #EduTech

The Language Lab Podcast Podcast · Will Marks · A podcast exploring the art of language teaching within the UK education system. Host Will Marks dives into the challenges of the modern MFL classroom, behaviour management, and...

Our season 1 trailer is now on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music and pretty much all streaming platforms! First episode with the wonderful @joedale.bsky.social dropping on the 24th! Join us every Thursday, check out the website for more: www.languagelabpodcast.co.uk

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I swear the swag alone is almost worth the price of admission! What a great Language World! Looking forward to the next one

So excited for the start of ALL Language World!

What a pleasure and what fun it was to be a guest judge at the Routes into Languages Spelling Bee regional final last night! Such young talent and passion! Well done to all!

LingoTeach.ai Create language teaching resources and classroom activities in seconds

Just thought I’d share. After a chat with the wonderful Alasdair Harris, he gave me a tour of LingoTeach.ai, and what an awesome bit of tech! I’m rarely speechless but it really is cool. Quick, easy to use, versatile and accurate! This is the kind of innovation educators need! Check it out!