The Voice of Primary Languages

Like what you hear? Have you considered commenting or subscribing to the podcast rss feed=  https://primarylanguages.podbean.com/feed.xml Download the podbean or podcasts app on your phone   First two episodes of the series below Episode 1- New and updated SoW's Episode 2- Support we offer to you   This week and the final episode of this series are all about the extra teaching resources you can di...

Firstly, please subscribe to this podcast  RSS Feed -  https://primarylanguages.podbean.com/feed.xml To view the first episode on our updates to the new SoW click here This episode talks about how Primary Languages network can support you as the teacher or coordinator at your school We have always been cooperative and supportive to those around us, and the business and all of what we offer has mat...

At Primary Languages Network things have been changing and updating. We are happy to now release some big changes for the new academic year.   In this short podcast series, Janet speaks about what she is looking forward to introducing in regards to Primary Languages network This first episode is about all things Schemes of work, the KS2 schemes of work can be found on your dashboard when logging i...

This week's podcast is about all things well-being and mental health. We at PLN highly value the importance of educating children about their own well-being, none more so than Irene Hernandez our in-house yogi and mindfulness practitioner. It just so happens, that teaching MFL ties in really nicely! Irene is a passionate and enthusiastic Spanish teacher for PLN, but she also does Spanish super day...

Have you listened to the previous two episodes? If not below are links to them Episode 1- Action Plan Episode 2- MTP and LTO's Episode 3- CPD and upskilling   Episode 4- European Day of Languages In this 5 part short podcast series, Catherine (Network Coordinator) takes you through a simple step by step process, getting you ready for September in regards to Languages coordination and teaching This...

Have you listened to the previous two episodes? If not below are links to them Episode 1- Action Plan Episode 2- MTP and LTO's Episode 3- CPD and upskilling     In this 5 part short podcast series, Catherine (Network Coordinator) takes you through a simple step by step process, getting you ready for September in regards to Languages coordination and teaching This weeks episode, Catherine takes you...

Have you listened to the previous two episodes? If not below are links to them Episode 1- Action Plan Episode 2- MTP and LTO's   This weeks episode is about all things upskilling and CPD. If you are a member of PLN, you are entitled to so much training and support, and now is a great time to figure out what exactly you or your staff require in order to provide you with the support and training to...

This is the second part of a five-part series in getting yourself prepared for next years teaching, this is a step by step process and therefore it is recommended to listen in to the first one before listening to this episode Link to Episode 1 - Action planning The second episode of the series is about looking at your planning for next year. Locating, printing and reading through what is going to...

In this 5 part short podcast series, Catherine (Network Coordinator) takes you through a simple step by step process, getting you ready for September in regards to Languages coordination and teaching First of all, understand why getting ready now is important. Then, the first episode is all about reviewing how the year went, looking at the targets you set and creating an action plan for the year a...

In this podcast, Janet Lloyd considers simple and effective use of Spanish storybooks to enhance primary languages teaching and learning for all teachers and children, especially if you are a Primary Languages Network member. Take a listen and explore how you can develop creative and memorable Spanish learning opportunities linked to storybooks, including display and performance. Books and ideas a...

Everyone loves a story. In this podcast, Janet shares books that complement themes and certain units of work in primary French, especially if you are a Primary Languages Network member *. Have a listen and see how and why you should consider adding a book to your teaching and learning of languages. Take a listen and explore ways that you can develop display and creative learning with a story time...

Susanne Wilson is the training coordinator at PLN and helps develops teachers ability to coordinate and teach languages more effectively at their schools. Her insights in languages are incredible and she has an ability to breakdown complex ideas into simple and fun ways of sharing them.  In this podcast Susanne, first of all, tells her story of her passion for learning languages and then moves on...

Simply put, Paul Phillips is a wizard when it comes to exhibiting languages at this school in Whitby. He is a man of invaluable knowledge in regards to practicality, simplicity and whole school engagement, and in this podcast, he provides you with some great ideas whether you are an NQT or more experienced teacher. He also has managed to master using all his resources available to him to create an...

This is a great chat with John Rolfe MBE and Wendy de Corte, covering all things about how to get involved with the British Council, creating links with schools outside the UK, and of course, John receiving his MBE for his service! for more info about linking your school go to www.britishcouncil.org for enquiries about membership and resources go to our website www.primarylanguages.network  

This is the March edition of the podcast, all things to do with the conference, CPD, premium dashboard and local network meetings for CPD enquiries contact susanne@primarylanguages.network for LNM enquiries contact coordinator@primarylanguages.network to ask about the new dashboard contact will@primarylanguages.network to try out all our resources go to www.primarylanguages.network/tryitnow  Any o...

This podcast is a conversation with Suzanne O'Farrell, responsible for the revival of education in secondary schools in her role for ASCL and an experienced Head Teacher and MFL teacher, she offers great insights into her previous roles and future ambitions in regards to education Overall Suzanne is a bubbly and enthusiastic leader in our sector and somebody (after listening to this podcast) in wh...

Todays podcast is with Therese Comfort, a primary school teacher and former national lead for primary languages at CiLT. Therese brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and practical approaches to in-class teaching of primary languages for both the specialist and the non-specialist teacher.

Welcome to the Primary Languages News podcast for February 2019 In this months discussion points, we introduce the new 'Click2Teach' curriculum, which runs alongside the ready-made, but is designed to get your schools non-specialists teaching languages, with its easier to use, game-based, less in-depth curriculum. Also, we will update you on the PLN conference date and theme and upcoming LNM meeti...

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019 This is our monthly news update for all things occurring of the world of PLN.  This month Will is discussing: The effectiveness of using mindfulness in the classroom The benefits fo the premium membership The success and details of our ITT training Last Year Primary Languages Development Award receivers Updates about the growth of PLN and our associates Resources to...

Welcome to episode 2 of the primary languages podcast, where I sit down and have a conversation with Emilie Woodroffe. Emilie is now the associate coordinator at PLN, and has worked for nearly 10 years with Janet Lloyd. Tune in to this conversation about how she moved to England from France, and how she has ended up in a role tailormade for her abilities and interests, from British council associa...

Janet has been involved in languages teaching for 30+ years, and throughout has occupied the role of teacher, consultant, university lecturer and now business owner, listen to her inspiring story about how she carved out a role tailor made for her ability, creativity and intuition. However, she will be the first to tell you that the plot of her lifelong passion was never planned as expected! Liste...