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Languages CPD

A collection of CPD articles written by experts and lead practitioners on a range of MFL topics to support your professional development, from translation skills to etwinning. 

  • Gender-neutral language and inclusivity in the MFL classroom

    Gender-neutral language and inclusivity in the MFL classroom

    Published: 15/03/2022

    Sheena Newland, Languages Subject Advisor at Pearson, explores the difficulties involved in achieving gender neutrality in grammatically gendered languages and shares her advice and teaching resources on how to be inclusive of all genders in modern foreign language teaching.

    By: Sheena Newland
  • Benefits of games for language learning

    Benefits of games for language learning

    Published: 11/05/2022

    Language teachers and students love games, but what exactly are the benefits of using them – other than injecting a bit of fun into the MFL classroom – and what types of games does Teachit have to offer?

    By: Lucy Palmer
  • What I wish I'd known about MFL teaching when I was training...

    What I wish I'd known about MFL teaching when I was training...

    Published: 23/09/2019

    Rebecca Nobes is Head of Spanish and a Chartered Teacher. Here she shares her reflections on MFL teaching for new teachers starting out...

    By: Rebecca Nobes
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 ideas for using technology for language teaching

    20 ideas for using technology for language teaching

    Published: 06/09/2020

    Joe Dale – an independent languages consultant – shares his top 20 tips for using technology in MFL teaching.

    By: Joe Dale
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • How to start eTwinning

    How to start eTwinning

    Published: 05/09/2020

    Pauline Stirling – eTwinning ambassador and retired MFL teacher – shares her step-by-step guide to creating a successful eTwinning project.

    By: Pauline Stirling
    Other at Upper Shirley High