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NCLE Language Network working in the West Midlands to promote engagement, motivation, attainment and uptake in MFL 💬✍ Led by Tudor Grange Academy Solihull 📷IG: GrandUnionLN
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Teacher Talk Radio

Join Teachers Talk Radio, 6pm Thursday 9 October for a live discussion about Language Educators Online and CPD for languages teachers with Joe Dale, Maud Waret, Silvia Bastow.

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Exploring the best CPD for Language Teachers
In this Teachers Talk Radio special, host Darren Lester is joined by Maud Waret, Silvia Bastow, and Joe Dale to explore the latest ideas in CPD for languages...
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Spontaneous speech and the new GCSE speaking exam

Join us on 22 October, 1-4pm for this Face to Face Teachmeet which will be focus heavily on the GCSE Speaking exam and offers a fantastic opportunity to speak with colleagues.

Read more and register: tinyurl.com/bddjuxfp

#languages #cpd
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Looking for an engaging podcast this weekend?

Are you curious about how languages work?

The Linguistics HQ podcast is the new fortnightly show aimed at getting people thinking, talking and learning about the science of language!

All episodes available here: rss.com/podcasts/lin...
Linguistics HQ trailer | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Welcome to Linguistics HQ, the new fortnightly show that aims to get people thinking, talking and learning about the science of language! Starting with the basics, we’ll look at how languages are put…
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Artificial Intelligence in the Languages Classroom

A unique opportunity for language teachers for an inspiring cross-cultural experience exploring AI in language teaching.

Read more & apply by 5th October 👉 tinyurl.com/je97re94
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Tour NCLE's new professional learning platform, LEO, and discover how it enhances language provision, pedagogy, and practice.

Join experts and educators on Wednesday, 8 October, from 4-5 pm.

Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/3p4pnyha
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Have you explored Language Educators Online (LEO)?

The National Consortium for Languages Education’s new free and flexible CPD platform features content based on research and real classroom experience. Enrich and transform your practice.

Take a look 👀 tinyurl.com/bdebc2t6
Language Educators Online
Welcome to Language Educators Online (LEO) – the free, flexible online platform dedicated exclusively to the professional development of languages teachers. Whether you’re just starting out or have…
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ÖkoScoop Competition: German meets Sustainability

Ready for a fresh new hybrid competition that blends investigative journalism, digital storytelling, and real-world German?

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ÖkoScoop Competition - German meets Sustainability - Goethe-Institut United Kingdom
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It's #EuropeanDayOfLanguages today, when we celebrate all the languages spoken in Europe. This year, the theme is 'Languages open hearts and minds' 😄

#edl2025 #coeEDL
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Goethe Institut Online Career Roadshow - 29 September

What career opportunities open up when you study German at school or university? The online edition of our Career Roadshows offers a dynamic and engaging programme that highlights the value of German.

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Career Roadshow - Online Edition - Goethe-Institut United Kingdom
Teachers, students and companies can find all the information they need about the Career Roadshow on 29.09.2025 here. Schools from Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Denmark, Norway,…
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Tour NCLE's new professional learning platform, LEO, and see how it's transforming languages provision, pedagogy, and practice for experts, trainers, teachers, and school leaders.

Join us on Wednesday, October 8, from 4-5 pm.

Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/3p4pnyha
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📣Language Educators Online (LEO) is live!

The National Consortium for Languages Education’s new free and flexible CPD platform features content based on research and real classroom experience. Enrich and transform your practice.

Register now! bit.ly/4fWaBaX

#LanguageNetwork, #TeacherCPD
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We are excited to be hosting @ifofficiel.bsky.social at #SidneyStringerAcademy for #FrancophonieontheRoad workshops on Wednesday 8th October (10:00-12:30 or 13:30-16:00). Spaces are limited! Sign up here: shorturl.at/FU4EA @trentandtame.bsky.social @grandunionln.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social
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We’re breaking down barriers to opportunity through language education.

We’re proud to support this work, collaborating with schools across our region to give every pupil the chance to succeed.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/5xsh6tw4
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EVENT FULL! We have filled all available spaces on the Celebration of Languages event. We will be in touch with schools shortly to confirm the programme for the day and logistics. @trentandtame.bsky.social @grandunionln.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @covlanguages.bsky.social
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Crisis or variation in languages education provision in England?

In this blog, the NCLE research team analysed school data to understand why uptake & attainment varied so widely across state schools & look beyond the headlines of a ‘crisis’ in languages education.

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Crisis or variation in languages education provision in England?
By Zhu Hua, Elin Arfon and Ann-Marie Hunter Language learning in the UK is often framed as being in a state of “crisis”, foregrounded particularly by declining language GCSE uptake and concerns about…
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Artificial Intelligence in the languages classroom

International Collaborative AI Project – German Teachers Wanted Autumn 2025

More information can be found on the Goethe-Institut’s website: tinyurl.com/2p8x3xct

Apply now until September 15th

#MFL #Germanteachers
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Just in time before the new Duke of Edinburgh’s Award cohort starts, we received the fantastic news that the Goethe-Institut UK (FGI UK) are an Approved Activity Provider for the DofE’s skill section!

Information webinars for DofE Coordinators on 11 and 22 September: tinyurl.com/yc6vjt27

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Events | Goethe-Institut UK
Thu, 11.09.2025 - Mon, 22.09. – For DofE Coordinators: Offer your participants a new approved skill - with the Gimagine Award!
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Join us to share some Practical Ideas for European Day of Languages 2025 🌎 💡
Sign up here: shorturl.at/rheGF
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Webinar alert!

Join us for a webinar on Practical Ideas for European Day of Languages.

Pick up some useful tips and ideas as you prepare for your departmental activities and celebrations.

Tuesday 9th September @ 3.30pm

Sign up today 👉 tinyurl.com/3u9k4uyy
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Exciting changes are on the horizon 👀

We’re evolving, and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

Watch this space for a big announcement this September!

#ComingSoon