Online videos in the Classroom: Bringing Languages to Life
The use of authentic online videos inside as well as outside the languages classroom can be very motivating for students. It brings languages to life and can also motivate through the originality and variety of the contents available. There are many reasons why online videos should be considered as a powerful pedagogical tool.First, these videos are r

MFL Flashmeeting4, Monday 2 November 8.30-10.30pm GMT
The MFL Flashmeeting is back, with lots to discuss-The London Language Show is finishing today- and lots to look forwards to-

Wish I Was There: The London Language Show
The London Language Show attracts many language professionals including teachers as well as language students. It is free and it is held at Kensington Olympia 2. It started today, Friday 30th

FLIP Approach for Languages at Cramlington Learning Village: Rationale and Practicalities
(Independent Study Learning Grid, University of Warwick-layout for more independent learning?)When I found out about Cramlington’s FLIP approach for languages, I got quite excited as I h

FLIP - The Cramlington Model For Developing Independent Language Learners
FLIP stands for Flexible Learner-led Intervention Personalised. It is a daring approach that consisted in getting rid 1/3 of the content taught in MFL to concentrate on developing independent learning skills in languages. It was started last year by Chris Harte at Cramlington Learning Village in Northumberland.The video says it all... (truly inspirational!)FLIP Languages Model from charte on Vimeo.