I’ve been using language learning apps for a while but have recently switched from Duolingo to Busuu & (hooray) my Spanish has gotten dramatically better. As someone who’s pretty into learning I thought I’d describe why I gave up on Duo & why Busuu is IMO so much better. 🧵

Do less, with more impact. Teach less, elicit more. Give yourself space for clarity of mind, to readjust and plan live in the lesson! Not everything needs to be scripted and planned before.

Boredom is the birthplace of creativity (Full blog on Instagram) Happy time off fellow teachers, when we give ourselves permission to do nothing, we make room for everything else 🙏🏽

Whenever I talk about mini-whiteboards, I will inevitably be asked "But what about the books? Won't there be less evidence of learning in them?" Here's the answer in the Carousel Teaching course on mini-whiteboards 👇👇 Find out more: carousel-learning.com/teaching

So much fun in the garden this year so far. Lavender, fruits and vegetables, aromatic herbs, hydrangeas propagating project, homemade compost 🪏 🪴

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Check out my latest post on LinkedIn 'Analysing GCSE Modern Languages Results: A Strategic Approach for Heads of Department': linkedin.com/posts/wendy-ad…

Teaching A-level #Languages can be done with a minimalist approach! Whether you are new to it or an experienced teacher looking for different perspectives, register for this free Linguascope #Webinar : us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #mfl #alevelmfl #worldlanguages

Provide personalised praise and feedback. Share what you noticed, why you are saying “Well done!”. Create a culture of celebration and high standards.

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The wonderful Madame Massé FCCT sharing her #alevel expertise in tonight’s Linguascope webinar right now #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat #edutwitter

Very Sensible & clear approach to teaching a level shared by Madame Massé FCCT earlier in tonight’s Linguascope webinar #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat #educhat #developingautonomy #alevel

Providing structure, scaffolding & support for learners of #alevel #languages in tonight’s Linguascope webinar shared passionately by Madame Massé FCCT #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat #educhat #developingautonomy #alevel #scaffold

Winning phrases to develop depth & range of language plus to retrieve from learners of #alevel #languages shared by Madame Massé FCCT earlier in tonight’s Linguascope webinar #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat #educhat #developingautonomy #alevel #progress

A brilliant phrase: “Optimised to solve the problem of boredom, not learning languages.” It explains why so many online ‘learning’ tools are light on the learning. It’s a user illusion. They’re optimized to entertain- often w young people parked (by schools!) in front of them.

Just a few days before The Language Show I’m so excited to present a session there for the first time! Sunday, 1.15-2pm or later in catch up! In a world of clutter and noise, let’s talk #minimalism in #teaching #mfl #languages #mfltwitterati #worldlanguages

New resource in French to practice Christmas vocab tes.com/teaching-resou… #MFL #French #mfltwitterati #EPI

🇫🇷📽️Fresh from its French release, and after a preview run at #FrenchFilmFestivalLondon, Alexandre Astier's Kaamelott – Second Installment (Part 1) is now on the screen of Ciné Lumière! 🗓️ Exclusive release from 24 Nov at Ciné Lumière 🎟️institut-francais.org.uk/cinema/kaamelo…