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"Reflections of a language teacher.
Always learning."
Silvia Bastow
Nov 37 min read
The vital role of parental involvement in Languages classroom
In today’s globalised society, the importance of learning multiple languages is more apparent than ever. Language skills open doors to...
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Silvia Bastow
Sep 145 min read
Celebrating the (European) Day of Languages: Engaging Activities for Students
The European Day of Languages is celebrated every year on September 26th across Europe. Established by the Council of Europe in 2001,...
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Silvia Bastow
Jul 64 min read
Writable plastic folders – so many ways to use them!
This blog post was written by Esther Mercier. About the author of the post: Esther Mercier - My name is Esther Mercier, I am originally...
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Silvia Bastow
May 67 min read
Empowering voices: strategies for encouraging pupils to speak
This blog post was written by Jennifer Wozniak-Rush. About the author of the post: Jennifer Wozniak-Rush is an Assistant Headteacher for...
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Silvia Bastow
Apr 68 min read
Navigating the Soundscape: Foreign Language Learning and Listening Anxiety
This blog post was written by Klaudia Schwenk. About the author of the post: Klaudia Schwenk is a graduate of the University of...
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Silvia Bastow
Mar 175 min read
Unpicking Engagement: Strategies for Reaching Middle-Attaining, Disengaged Boys in the Language Classroom
In the domain of language teaching, teachers often find themselves faced with the challenge of engaging students who seem disinterested...
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Silvia Bastow
Mar 35 min read
The Privilege of A-Level Teaching
This blog post was written by Lucy Dreznin. About the author of the post: Lucy Dreznin is a former Head of German and Curriculum lead at...
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Silvia Bastow
Jan 146 min read
Unlocking success: Supporting students with the lowest prior attainment in their GCSE exam
Achieving success in GCSE exams is a challenging journey for all students, but those with the lowest prior attainment often face unique...
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Silvia Bastow
Dec 10, 20234 min read
"The Harmonious Approach": Using Songs for Teaching Languages
This year (March, 2023), I attended Eva Lamb's session at the Language World Conference organised by the Association for Language...
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