The Primary Languages Network Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Tess & Will dive into the most common questions teachers and schools have when getting started with the platform.
We cover everything from adding students and logging in with QR codes, to how Boosters work, who chooses the weekly games, and whether they need to tie directly into classroom learning.
We also tackle teacher and admin management—like setting up staff, viewing the platform from different roles, and adding multiple teachers to classes. Finally, we share a sneak peek at what’s coming next, including a new import function, fresh learning packs, assessment-style puzzles, and an expanded Help Centre to make onboarding even smoother.
Get in touch regarding workbooks or any other enquiries. contact us coordinator@primarylanguages,network. Below are links to book onto CPD sessions
PLN conference
Developing leadership in Primary Languages
Work Moderation CPD
Begin primary phonics CPD
Link through to webinar
https://youtu.be/oujKUcWKoHQ
Buy Will's book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Speak-French-Non-Specialist-Languages/dp/B0F2TSYB76
In this episode Kate & Will discuss the growing influence of AI in languages. Are languages losing their value in the curriculum? Should we all be worrying about it?
They debunk the myths and worries in the episode
Think you need to be fluent to teach languages? Think again! In this first episode of our Mythbuster Series, we tackle the common misconception that only fluent speakers can teach languages.
We’ll explore why confidence, creativity, and the right resources matter more than perfect proficiency. Whether you're a teacher hesitant to introduce a new language or just curious about language learning, this episode is for you!
In this podcast, we respond to some recent negativity surrounding Primary Languages. Will & Emilie offer a primary perspective of recent comments on whether Primary Languages should be scrapped!
Listen to The Kate Languages podcast episode here
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This podcast looks at the recent Ofsted reform, and how it may affect Primary Languages
We would love to hear from you about this!
Please comment your thoughts, or email us at will@primarylanguages.network
In this podcast Will & Kate discuss the importance of PFL in the curriculum
To reads Kate blog, click here
To book a free trial with PLN click here
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Come join us for a great day of CPD and network sharing
In this podcast Will & Kate share the agenda for the Above & Beyond conference 2025
Join Tess, Sylvia and Will as they review the fantastic conference hosted on the 20th June. Find out their best moments of the day
If you are wanting to book early bird tickets for next year click here
Will and Tess share with you some quick wins and simple tips that PLN offer for free
Link to planet awards page
https://primarylanguages.network/planet-awards
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Join Emilie and Will as we talk through the new Video2teach 2.0 update. More immersive and engaging than ever. Find out more on the link below
Click on the link below-
https://primarylanguages.network/video2teach2
Joanne talks today about her brand new video course
Click on the link below to sign up
10 Inspiring and simple Olympic ideas video course
This podcast is about a free online video course built to take control of and transform primary languages. Find out from Will about the course detail. Link below to sign up for the course
https://primarylanguages.network/takecontrolandtransform
In this podcast, the team discuss recent visits to school and how to nurture inspiring primary languages
In this episode, Sylvia, our resident languages expert, begins her journey to learning French
Sylvia can speak over 5 languages to a high level, and is always looking fo an extra challenge
Find out with us, over the next few weeks how she gets a long with french
In this first of a mini-series, Tess starts her Spanish learning journey using our schemes of work. Tess is an employee at PLN but not a language specialist, her confidence is low in speaking and wants to learn Spanish.
This week Catherine, Kate and Will talk about the PLDA, and also a great idea for rapping for memorization of vocab
Get in touch with us-
Kate@primarylanguages.network
will@primarylanguages.network
catherine@primarylanguages.network
In this episode, Kate and Will share the full lineup for the PLN conference 2024, Above and Beyond, and also discuss the fantastic new Planet Awards, allowing schools to get the recognition they deserve for primary languages
Links below
Above and Beyond Conference
Planet Awards 2024
To book a ticket for the Above and Beyond 2024 conference click here
To book a consultation click here
Listen as Will and Catherine discuss the resources for European Day of Languages 2023, including this year's song, follow-up resources, previous themes and more.
To find all the resources, click the link: European Day of Languages resources
In this episode, Kate and Emilie, discuss supporting teachers, especially non-specialists. They also answer a question about grammar use when teaching languages
In this episode Catherine talks about how to solve the puzzle of mixed aged class solutions in your school
You can book a free consultation with Catherine or Kate here
In this episode Catherine and Emilie talk about use of target language, ideas for streamlining and one-off lesson ideas
In Episode 1, Kate, Emilie, and Catherine focus on the questions asked about transition, lesson length and alternative languages
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PLN Podcast - Coronation and KS1
Listen to Catherine, Kate, Emilie and Will talk through some of the upcoming resources for the coronation, ideas of how to use them, and exciting updates on our new KS1 scheme of work - KS1 Language Explorers. More details to follow in the PLN newsletter...
An update from Kate and Catherine about what we have on offer for the European day of languages 2022
In Summer 2 there are plenty of Seasonal Specials and Cross Curricular resources and lessons for you to use on the Primary Languages VLE. From Father’s Day and end of year celebrations to bees, sports and even sandwiches, there are plenty of activities to choose from!
Listen to Will and Catherine run through a selection of special lessons and plan them in for a super Summer 2!
Sign up to the conference
Have a listen and find out more about our upcoming conference: the theme, content for each day, and how to get involved. Also, we share Summer 2 CPD dates.
Sign up now: Zoomed Out: PLN Virtual Conference 2022
Join Will, Catherine and Kate as they talk about:
- the new Click2Teach and the session you can get involved with on 24th January
- Seasonal Specials resources to look at for February and March
- Kate's consultancy work and how it could benefit your school
Listen in as Catherine, Will and Kate discuss all things Spring Term: Click2Teach version 2.0, CPD dates for your diary and engaging in the CPD journey.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from Primary Languages Network and we look forward to working with you in the new year.
Mixed-age class ideas If you have mixed-age classes in your school and you're unsure on how to approach your language lessons, have a listen to this short podcast with a range of different suggestions and top tips. Listen, take notes, and decide on the best approach for your school. Whatever you decide, we are here to support you.
For information and to sign up for the conference please visit
https://primarylanguages.network/reaching-out-conference
For more information on the premium plus scheme of work
https://primarylanguages.network/premium-plus
Contact us
will@primarylanguages.network
catherine@primarylanguages.network
sylvia@primarylanguages.network
In this episode, Will and Catherine update you about:
- Creativity Masterclasses
- Premium Plus membership
- CPD journey
- New videos and resources
- A request… send us your videos around the theme of 10 in any language
Feel free to get in touch with us:
catherine@primarylanguages.network
will@primarylanguages.network
The podcast is back!
Join Catherine and Will in an update on how to use PLN materials to reignite your language learning with in-school teaching. Simple tactics and techniques for getting languages going again in primary school.
Please share, what are you doing to reignite language learning, get in touch catherine@primarylanguages.network. We will shout you out in the next podcast
Strange times indeed!
Hope everybody and their loved ones are doing well, this podcast is just to reach out with what we are currently offering to members and non-members in help with this whole 'national crisis'
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Home learning and key workers projects found on the dashboards
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Ideas for home learning posted on our Instagram, follow us at primarylanguagesnetwork
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Revision videos with Irene and Emilie our French and Spanish speakers, videos will be up on Youtube search Primary Languages Network
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Any questions or enquiries don't hesitate to ask us
I hope this helps, stay safe, we will be updating you again shortly
Podcast about making the most of your teacher membership. In line with blog post on the webpage
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In todays episode, we talk about knowledge organizers
We have recently created them in line with all the content on the scheme of work, and be used in a multitude of different ways as explained on the podcast
We are busy finishing off all knowledge organizers, but initial ones can be found from the dashboard, click on MFL coordinator tools and then you can access it through a folder called knowledge organizers
We intend on creating an index with all links to the KO's so you can put the document onto your webpage
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All the ideas discussed today are found on the VLE, follow this pathway
Dashboard --> Seasonal specials --> Hot topics --> Christmas --> select language
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This weeks podcast is a conversation between Janet Lloyd and Emilie Woodroffe (Language teachers coordinator)
Any enquiries, don't hesitate to contact Emilie - emilie@primarylanguages.network
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This week is all about scheme of work updates, Will, Janet and Emilie talk through the updates that have occurred since the start of the year
Summary of updates
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Language Detectives resources- Phonetic detectives, Reading Comprehension and Counting detectives have been implemented
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Native speaker children videos- video of native speaker Spanish (French coming soon) children are now embedded across the curriculum
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QR code sheets- opportunities for independent learning at home or at the end of the lesson using our interactive resources and a QR sheet, found at the bottom of each click2teach curriculum
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Read and Understand- Opportunities for LKS2 to do reading comprehension, found in Summer 1 of click2teach
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Creative links- ideas to start being cross-curricular, ideal for the non-specialist who is looking to develop their teaching
Any questions don't hesitate to contact me at will@primarylanguages.network
Interested in how we can help your school with delivering languages? Please contact info@primarylangugaes.network
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This week’s podcast is all about being Bonfire Night. Listen along with Catherine and Will as they talk about how you can celebrate Bonfire Night with your language learners across school.
We will run through a few activities you can use from Seasonal Specials, and we also have some resources in KS1 Language Explorers so you can celebrate with your younger learners.
We hope you will enjoy using our Bonfire Night resources, please remember to share anything you do, and have a blast!
Below are links to all we mention in the podcast
Link to Bonfire Night resources folder in Seasonal Specials
Link to Bonfire Night activity guide with links
Link to KS1 Language Explorers (Bonfire Night resources are in Year 1 Autumn 2 in French and Spanish)
Contact us on coordinator@primarylanguages.network
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This week’s podcast is all about being Ofsted ready. Listen along with Catherine and Will as they talk about how to prepare for an Ofsted visit, what Ofsted would be looking for and how the resources on the VLE can help you to be ready.
We will run through the meaning of intent, implementation and impact and how you can demonstrate this using the resources on the VLE.
We hope this will help you to feel ready for an Ofsted visit and fell confident in demonstrating your intent, implementation and impact.
Below are links to all we mention in the podcast
Link to Ofsted Ready blog post
Link to Impact and Primary Languages blog post
Link to Ofsted Ready chart on VLE
Contact us on coordinator@primarylanguages.network
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In short, this week's podcast is a really good listen!
This week is all about looking at language learning in KS1 and KS2, these three people are very experienced in all aspects of Primary Language learning, and offer their perspectives of the important parts of what makes a good KS1 and KS2 lesson/
They discuss the subtle differences between, and the expectations of each lesson type.
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This weeks podcast is all about EDoL (European day of languages). Listen along with Catherine and Will talking about the ins and outs of running a successful day. It doesn't have to be stressful as if you are a member of PLN, you already have access to a plethora of different idea and resources
We will run over some of the finer details that you should consider adding those extra finishing touches. It is a great opportunity to showcase languages in your school, and irrelevant of the size of the event, it should be one that you do not miss out on!
Below are links to all what we mentioned in the podcast
Link to folder on VLE with Catherines selected EDoL resources (as featured on podcast)
Link to EDoL folder in seasonal specials
Paul Phillips podcast- How to conduct a successful languages exhibition
Contact us on coordinator@primarylanguages.network
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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 discover on our dashboard on the VLE. We have so much for you to explore and enjoy with your classes, from cross-curricular, seasonal specials, KS1, songs and games, and also the opportunity to learn another language!
Have a listen and then take a look around on our dashboard to find what fits you and your class the best
Any queries don't forget to ask me
will@primarylanguages.network
Good luck this year
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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 matured purely down the fact that we listen to what you guys need.
In this podcast, Janet outlays what we can do to help you, using the expertise around us and what we know on the subject matter
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 in, and have been built for different reasons, to summarise
click2teach- for the non-specialist
becreative- for the confident teacher
teachbystory- to support the learning done in the classroom
Have a listen to the podcast, and then have a look around the new schemes of work, we are super proud of what has been produced!
Not a member? Well take a look at our services here
Contact either will@primarylanguages.network or coordinator@primarylanguages.network for any enquiries or interest in membership
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 days of yoga in schools and has helped massively with the mindfulness videos. You will also recognize her in all of our Spanish native speaker video clips,
If PLN had celebrities, Irene would be one!
If you are interested in having Irene at your school for a yoga Spanish super day, or if you have any other enquiries implementing mindfulness and well being in your school, feel free to contact me
will@primarylanguages.network (mSc in Health and nutrition)
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 week and final episode, Catherine takes you through the beginnings of building an effective MFL coordinators folder, ready to be built from. Using all that we have learnt in previous weeks, join in with Catherine to get yourself fully ready for the upcoming year
We love to hear feedback, so please feel free to tell us how useful (or not) this series has been for you by leaving a comment below!
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 through the initial preparation for European Day of Languages or hosting a languages celebration day
After this episode you should feel prepared to take on what can be a great opportunity to put languages on the map in your school, so listen in, take pointers and look at all the resources available to you in preparing these days
You can also listen to Paul Phillips (who spoke at the PLN conference 2019) about how to exhibit languages
Link to Paul Phillips podcast on Celebrating languages
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 deliver languages effectively
You are entitled to a one-to-one coordinator training with Catherine, or a click2teach non-specialist in school training with Will
Also on the dashboard, if you were to click on Online training courses, you will find a whole host of training, from Upskilling mini-courses, understanding the VLE or even pedagogical masterclass sessions
For more information contact us on
will@primarylanguages.network and catherine@primarylanguages.network
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 occur, will strengthen your idea upon the curriculum and also give you more guidance to ensure your staff are following along
Access the long term overviews by--> Dashboard--> Subject planning --> MFL Coordinators toolkit --> SOW documentation
Medium term plans are found attached to all curriculums
Any issues locating your documentation feel free to contact us
will@primarylanguages.network or catherine@primarylanguages.network
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 ahead. Spot improvement points and celebrate your year's victories. This first epsidode will set you up for the rest fo the series
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 are transferable to other target languages too and will fit beautifully with our Ready Made French KS2 and German KS2 schemes of work options too.
Share stories right from the beginning. for example with our Ready Made SOW Year 3 Autumn 1 and 2 work on numbers and colours or in Y3 Spring 1 read as a class the very simple storybook “Ha vista a mi gato?” in the Ready Made SOW unit “Animal Magic”, (whether you use Click 2 Teach, Be Creative or our Teach by Story).
Find out how using target language versions of familiar English storybooks can be a stepping stone to listening to a storybook in another language and developing children’s reading and listening skills and confidence.
Be creative and create a carnival party to remember with 'El Carnaval de los Animales' - part of our Year 4 Spring 2 French, German and Spanish units of work. Take a look at the blog post link below from 2015 to help with this or access the comprehensive lesson planning and resources on the Primary Languages Network virtual learning environment.
Remember books mentioned in this podcast are nearly all available in French and possibly German too. Worth listening to our first podcast in this series so that you can explore the French storybooks mentioned and use suggested ideas with the Spanish equivalents.
Looking for simple books, written for young learners of Spanish, for your reading corner? Janet has some suggestions for these too.
Remember that Primary Languages Network members can visit the exhibition stands of Brilliant Publications, European School Books and Little Linguist at our annual conference “All aboard! ” on 27 June 2019. Plus you can take advantage of the Little Linguist Primary Languages Network discount code (found on the home page of the VLE).
Below is a link to a blog post that Janet refers to in the podcast.
Getting ready for carnival: being creative and exploring a story based on the carnival of animals and the music of Saint Saens (January 2015).
*discount code will be shown on your member dashboard
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 in French.
From our Ready Made SOW Year 3 Autumn 1 and 2 work on colours and reading as a class the very simple story book “Toutes les Couleurs” , (whether you use Click 2 Teach, Be Creative or our Teach by Story) ,to very familiar story books such as “Going on a Bear Hunt” in the target language that dovetail beautifully as class stories at the end of one of our units of work. Looking for simple books, written for young learners of French, for your reading corner, Janet has some suggestions for these too.
Remember that Primary Languages Network members can visit the exhibition stands of Brilliant Publications, European School Books and Little Linguist at our annual conference “All aboard! ” on 27 June 2019. Plus you can take advantage of the Little Linguist Primary Languages Network 105 discount code (found on the home page of the VLE).
Below is a link to a blog post that Janet refers to in the podcast.
KS1 Going on a Bear Hunt blogpost (Spanish rhyme - ideas in blog post are transferable to other target languages)
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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 to some troubleshooting for potential scenarios for MFL coordinators and teachers alike
Furthermore, she will be speaking at the conference on June 27th- More info found here
More info about Primary Languages Network training courses found here
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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 exciting and engaging language learning experience for children for example school grounds, cross-curricular activities and the PLN online resources
Listen to how he has planned a Spanish style easter parade through Ellesmere Port, which was done today (17th April)
Furthermore, He will be speaking at the conference on June 27th- More info found here
More info about Primary Languages Network found here
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 other enquiries go to www.primarylanguages.network
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 which we can put our trust in, to continue to maintain and improve standards in regards to modern foreign languages in primary and secondary schools
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 meetings dates. We also look into what Susanne has been doing with the ITT training, get an update from Emilie in regards to our languages associates and its prospective expansion, and finally receive admin updates from Catherine, in regards to new associates and the PLDA award
Click on the links below if you are interested in any of the topics
- Membership options for our resources and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Pricing and details of our languages teachers/ associates
- Further details on NQT and ITT courses
- Upcoming events calendar
or.....
For a free trial for our resources contact coordinator@rpimarylanguages.network
For info about our languages associates contact emilie@primarylanguages.network
for info about our courses contact susanne@primarylanguages.network
any other enquiries contact will@primarylanguages.network
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 use in the new year
if you are interested in any of what is said here are links to:
- Mindfulness
- ITT
- Membership
- PLDA
- Resources blog
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 associate to associate languages coordinator
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!
Listen to Janet speak about the journey she has undertook to reach the point of where she is at today, enjoy insights about what she thinks is important within the classroom, and learn more about what the business that is Primary Languages Network offers to the primary languages world through its associate teachers, teacher training and online resources!