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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · 4d

On October 22nd at the #HampshireEMTAS conference I’ll be sharing project outcomes using the Talk-Rich Teaching Toolkit with Hampshire Schools. Come and find out what we did and what our next plans are. #oracy #multilinguals @uniofreading.bsky.social

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EMTAS training courses

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 30

#NALDIC 's Regional and Special Interest Groups are spaces where you can share your practice and meet local and global colleagues working with #EAL
RIG and SIG mailing lists and meetings are open, for free, to members and non-members.
naldic.org.uk/rigs-and-sigs/

RIGs and SIGs - NALDIC

For a list of upcoming RIGs and SIGs meetings CLICK HERE Regional Interest Groups Coordinator… Read more → For a list of upcoming RIGs and SIGs meetings CLICK HERE Regional Interest Groups Coordinator...

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Aug 23

Want to share your great work with assessment of #multilinguals with an audience of like-minded practitioners and academics? Send us your abstracts now! 👇🏼

NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 23

Calling #teachers and #researchers!
Share your work around #assessment at our #conference in November!
naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a...

Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Jul 23

Glad to be a signatory to this open letter from @voice21oracy.bsky.social to the Prime Minister calling for greater emphasis on the vital skill of #oracy in the upcoming revised National Curriculum. @uniofreading.bsky.social @celm-uor.bsky.social

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Jul 23

📣 2 years ago, Sir Keir Starmer pledged to embed #oracy in the curriculum. Today, a coalition of parliamentarians, education experts & schools are calling on him to deliver on that pledge.

Read the letter here: voice21.org/open-letter/

Open Letter to the Prime Minister - Voice 21

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Jul 21

We are seeking proposals from teams of writers for a BERABlog Special Issue on refugee and asylum-seeking learners. See this link for the detail of the call and how to respond. @beranews.bsky.social @naldic.bsky.social
www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/...

Call for proposals: BERA Blog special issue on refugee and asylum-seeking learners

The BERA Blog is delighted to invite proposals from teams of guest editors and authors for a BERA Blog special issue on learners from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. One proposal will be...

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Jul 4

Ever wondered how dialogic teaching and learning work in practice and the impact it can have on students?

Discover more on this topic here 👇
voice21.org/voice-21-lau...

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 30

We’ve put together a #summerreading list to accompany your travels, downtime, or even those in-between moments. 13 titles for #globaleducators navigating #language, #identity, and #culture in the #EnglishLanguageClassroom. Because 10 just weren’t enough. 😉 www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/2025-su...

2025 Summer Reading List: 13 Books That Cross Borders

In honor of the hot days ahead, we’ve put together a curated summer reading list to accompany your travels, downtime, or even those in-between moments. 13 titles for global educators navigating…

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our #oracy for #multilinguals pilot has ended and we've had great feedback from #Hampshire schools to our Talk-Rich Teaching Toolkit. Read about how we got on in this blog from #HampshireEMTAS @naldic.bsky.social @celm-uor.bsky.social

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EMTASMoodle: Astrid Dinneen: Blog

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Jun 12

A great BERABlog Special Issue on the diverse journeys of professional Doctorate students #EdD
#PGR #BERA
www.bera.ac.uk/blog-special...

The place of the EdD in personal and professional transformation

This special issue explores the value of the professional doctorate in education (EdD) journey and the sources of motivation for individuals pursuing their doctoral research based on their...

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · May 31

It does strike me that education is always looking for an 'answer' (AI, cogsci, slant, learning styles, brain gym, etc.) when actually it's more about the daily work of just turning up and building strong relationships with learners.

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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · May 9

📝 NEW BLOG SPECIAL ISSUE

Potential pathways towards an integrated tertiary education system in England
Guest edited by @paulashwin.bsky.social and Rt. Hon. Charles Clarke

Read here: bera.ac.uk/blog-special...

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · May 7

The #BERABLOG is 10 years old! Listen here to our lead editor @gerryczerniawaski.bsky.social talking about how you can write for our various BERABlog outlets. 🎂🎉🥳

BERA @beranews.bsky.social · Apr 28

2025 marks 10 years of the BERA Blog! 🎈🔟 #BERABLOG10

Our lead editor, Gerry Czerniawski, shares insights on the editorial process and how we support new authors in writing a blog post. 📝 @gerryczerniawski.bsky.social

Find out more about the BERA blog: www.bera.ac.uk/blog

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Apr 28

"Challenging Monolingual Mindsets"
Read our latest #policy statement here
naldic.org.uk/activism/
#EAL #NALDIC #multilingualism

Activism - NALDIC

Lobbying on behalf of EAL learners and their teachersOne of NALDIC’s key aims is to… Read more → Lobbying on behalf of EAL learners and their teachersOne of NALDIC’s key aims is to support teachers, s...

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Apr 8

Looking forward to sharing my research with #oracy for teachers of #multilinguals at this British Council FREE Teaching English webinar on April 29th 12 noon BST
www.teachingenglish.org.uk/news-and-eve...

@celm-uor.bsky.social @naldic.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social

Promoting intentional dialogue in the classroom: teachers talking less and listening more

Who is this webinar for?Please note that the content of this webinar is tailored for teacher educators and teachers who are engaged in facilitating the professional development of others.

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Apr 1

Ever wondered how schools can develop oracy leadership? 🤔

At Voice 21, we've supported thousands of schools to build capacity for oracy leadership.

Read our latest blog in where we speak to @stbarnabas.bsky.social about their multi-layered approach to leading oracy 👇

voice21.org/lessons-in-o...

Lessons in Oracy Leadership: St Barnabas C of E Primary School, Worcestershire - Voice 21

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Tuba @tuba122.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you for this brilliant issue of the EAL Journal 📝 🙏🏻Happy Easter! 🐣 @naldic.bsky.social

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Apr 1

The NALDIC annual conference will be held in Leeds on 22nd November. Register your interest to be the first to hear about the limited Early Bird tickets when we open registration!
Click on the conference poster here: naldic.org.uk
#NALDIC #EAL #languages #multilingualism

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Mar 26

On Tuesday April 1st at 3.30 I will present teacher friendly info for @naldic.bsky.social about my current #oracy and #EAL project with Hampshire EMTAS. Free to all. Sign up here :)
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Talk Rich Teaching: an overview of an oracy project | 23rd Berkshire & Hampshire RIG meeting - NALDIC

Talk Rich Teaching: an overview of an oracy project with Hampshire EMTAS

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Mar 17

Do you want to learn to teach at the University of Reading's oustanding Institute of Education ? Check out our open evening this Wednesday March 19th. Sign up here:
bit.ly/IoE_getintot...

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celm-uor.bsky.social @celm-uor.bsky.social · Mar 17

Our seminar series schedule for the rest of the year: research.reading.ac.uk/celm/celm-se...

Feel free to register for any of the talks you fancy - all are open to everyone!

CeLM Seminar Series Schedule 2025 - Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Mar 16

"Talking about a text can help develop an understanding of what was read"
Read more in our latest #EAL Journal
naldic.org.uk/publications...
#NALDIC #representation #DEI #languages #multilingualism

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Mar 15

Congratulations 🥳 @christoslab.bsky.social

Christos Pliatsikas @christoslab.bsky.social · Mar 14

I'm thrilled and honoured to have been appointed the new director of the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism @celm-uor.bsky.social,one of the interdisciplinary reseach centres at the University of Reading, starting in August 2025! I look forward to new exciting projects, events and synergies!

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Mar 12

Great to hear that you took our @celm-uor.bsky.social #multinguism course for practitioners and parents Helen. Thank you for the shout out 😊 www.futurelearn.com/courses/unde... @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social @ludoserratrice.bsky.social @emmapagnamenta.bsky.social

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Multilingual Matters @multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · Mar 2

Do you speak other languages at home? This will not hold your child back at school

It is common for parents to worry about raising a child to be multilingual. They may wonder, am I harming my child’s English if I speak another language at home?

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Naomi Flynn @naomiflynn.bsky.social · Feb 27

Listening in on @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social talking about #oracy at a CfSA event. Really welcome his positive framing of this vital skill for all language users including #multilinguals And a reminder that every teacher is a language teacher. @naldic.bsky.social

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