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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. 

  • Using assessment criteria effectively in the classroom

    Using assessment criteria effectively in the classroom

    Published: 06/11/2025

    Empower students by making assessment criteria transparent, co-constructing standards collaboratively, and teaching them to apply criteria through modelled practice and scaffolding.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • Developing speaking skills in the MFL classroom

    Developing speaking skills in the MFL classroom

    Published: 06/09/2020

    Wendy Adeniji – headteacher and MFL trainer – shares her top tips for developing speaking skills in the classroom.

    By: Wendy Adeniji
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • How to make learning stick

    How to make learning stick

    Published: 06/09/2020

    Jake Hunton, head of languages and CPD author, shares his top 20 ideas on how to make learning really stick.

    By: Jake Hunton
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 ideas for teaching MFL grammar

    20 ideas for teaching MFL grammar

    Published: 05/09/2020

    If you’re lacking inspiration for your next grammar lesson, you’ll love this selection of creative teaching ideas from Vanessa Salter, MFL teacher, consultant and trainer. Her resource brings together 20 fun and inventive teaching ideas to put the pzazz back into grammar!

    By: Vanessa Salter
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • 20 ideas for teaching translation

    20 ideas for teaching translation

    Published: 06/09/2020

    Head of languages and MFL consultant, Isabelle Jones, shares her approach to teaching translation skills, with 20 creative and flexible classroom activities.

    By: Isabelle Jones
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Using technology to give feedback

    Using technology to give feedback

    Published: 14/08/2020

    Joe Dale is an independent languages consultant and an expert in using digital tools to support teaching and learning. Here are his tips for using technology to give feedback.

    By: Joe Dale
    Other at Upper Shirley High