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5 Ways to Make Your Language Lessons More Engaging — Primary Languages Network
Uncover 5 creative and practical ways to make your primary language lessons more engaging. Emilie Woodroffe shares proven strategies that boost motivation and impact MFL in schools. From cross curricular to cultural inspiration, perfect for primary teachers who are looking to energise their language
If You Were on the Wrong Train, Would You Stay On? — Primary Languages Network
Imagine this. You’ve boarded a train, thinking it’ll take you to the destination you need. You sit down, settle in, and even start planning what you’ll do when you arrive. But halfway through the journey, it becomes clear — this train isn’t going where you thought it was. Would you stay on? Or w
How to make primary languages more enjoyable — Primary Languages Network
Below is a fantastic example of how a school has completely transformed its Primary Languages using the PLN scheme of work. For Charlene Languages used to be a real bug bear, but now with implementing the scheme and using the support systems avilable, Languages shines 1. How long have you been
Primary Languages Network vs Kapow Languages comparison — Primary Languages Network
Primary schools today are spoilt for choice when it comes to curriculum support. With the rise of digital platforms offering lessons for every subject under the sun, it can be tempting to opt for a one-size-fits-all solution. But when it comes to teaching languages , this approach may be doing mor
How to tell if your primary languages scheme of work is holding you back — Primary Languages Network
When asked about what were the signs of a primary school that is thriving with its primary languages, Bianka Zemke, HMI Ofsted lead for languages stated immediately ‘It should be felt within the fabric of the school’
The CPD That Transforms Non-Specialists into Confident Language Teachers — Primary Languages Network
Teaching primary languages in schools can be a challenge, especially for non-specialist teachers. At PLN, we recognize the struggle — and that’s why we offer a Whole-School CPD programme designed to transform non-specialist teachers into confident, capable language educators. When paired with our
Supporting Non-Specialist Teachers to Deliver Primary Languages — Primary Languages Network
Teaching French, Spanish, or German as a non-specialist can feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools, every primary school teacher can deliver confident, engaging language lessons that inspire young learners. At Primary Languages Network (PLN), we believe great language t
Why should specialist language teachers invest in a Scheme of Work? — Primary Languages Network
Emilie Woodroffe is a Director at PLN , leading a team of specialist language teachers working across 40 primary schools in the North West . A native French speaker with 16 years of experience in primary MFL , she is also the voice and face of PLN’s in-class support programs, Video2Te
From Teacher to Entrepreneur: The Surprising Journey of Starting a Business in My 50s — Primary Languages Network
Would I have believed it? If you'd told me, at almost 50 years of age, that I would start a business that would now be entering its fifteenth year of trading… Well, no, not really. Yet, here I am. The journey has been incredible, challenging, and truly rewarding. From Teacher to Business O
The Primary Languages Solution Schools Love — Primary Languages Network
For many primary schools, delivering high-quality language lessons without a specialist teacher can feel like an uphill battle. But what if there was a way to not only support non-specialists with confidence and clarity—but actually inspire them to love teaching languages? That’s exactly what Vi
In praise of early learning — Primary Languages Network
I will start with a little bit of background. As some of you will know, I am part of the Primary Languages Network team, looking after administrative tasks. You may not know that I am Czech by birth and English is an additional language for me. I grew up in a family where Czech and Slovak were spoke
Exactly how two schools won awards for their primary languages — Primary Languages Network
Note before reading- This blog is our lead trainer’s interpretation of the case studies of two award-winning primary languages schools, who spoke at our network meeting last week. We have timestamped throughout the blog, so you can refer to the video to listen in greater depth. At our PLN Networ
Are your kids getting any better? Understanding linear progression in Primary Foreign Languages — Primary Languages Network
The core premise of delivering any subject in education is to provide a clear pathway for improvement. We want to take students from position A, and with time and effort move them up to position B, then C, D, E etc. In this blog we talk about what exactly linear progression looks like in primary f
5 reasons why you should book a PLN consultation — Primary Languages Network
Support is at the heart of our service to schools. Subject leads are crucial to the success of primary languages, effective decision making can have a massive impact upon the quality of provision. This is why we offer, as part of our service, consultations with our PLN experts. Schools can book in,
Is Your School’s Scheme of Work Falling Short? Here’s How to Tell — Primary Languages Network
When asked about what were the signs of a primary school that is thriving with its primary languages, Bianka Zemke, HMI Ofsted lead for languages stated immediately ‘It should be felt within the fabric of the school’ A statement that could mean a thousand different things, hard to define, bu
Putting teachers first: Our journey in supporting every primary foreign languages classroom — Primary Languages Network
Primary Languages Network is a company that believes in possibility, it is passionate that every teacher in the UK should have access to resources that enable them to teach primary languages effectively. It doesn’t accept the notion that you should settle for a solution sub-par, or out of date. It
Primary Teachers' Guide to Autumn-Themed Foreign Language Activities — Primary Languages Network
Just by looking out of the window now it is very clear that autumn is in full swing, which is why our Autumn 2 SOW for Years 3 and 4 celebrates all things that this season brings us. From bonfire night to the crisp golden tones of the leaves, let our languages learning guide your classes through t
Putting teachers first: Our journey in supporting every primary foreign languages classroom — Primary Languages Network
Primary Languages Network is a company that believes in possibility, it is passionate that every teacher in the UK should have access to resources that enable them to teach primary languages effectively. It doesn’t accept the notion that you should settle for a solution sub-par, or out of date. It
Celebrating European Day of Languages in Primary Schools: Fun Activities for MFL — Primary Languages Network
The European Day of Languages on 26th September is always a highlight of the school calendar! It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate both the languages learned in school and those spoken by children at home. This year, with a special focus on diversity and inclusion, it's a great time to foster
Simple & fun games to refresh languages knowledge — Primary Languages Network
It’s the start of a new acdemic year, already! Did we actually have a summer? Here in Manchester we certainly didn’t experience much sun. (like usual) The first week back in language teaching & learning can be hair pulling for teachers, Some kids have left their brains at the centre pa
A day in the life of a PLN Teacher — Primary Languages Network
My experience working as a PLN teacher L et’s start by introducing myself. I’m Lisa and I have been a teacher for Primary Languages Network for just over five years now and I love it! I started teaching just a couple of afternoons a week in two schools and now have a full timetable working four
How PLN Supports Small Schools — Primary Languages Network
Good News! There is a special price for school with less than 100 pupils. Just contact Tess@primarylanguages.network to find out more. Many of the challenges that you will face in a small school with primary foreign language learning are also addressed in the Primary Languages Network Mixed Age pod
What’s it all about? What will my school get as a network member? — Primary Languages Network
So welcome to the world of the “PLN Language Detectives”. Our founder, Janet Lloyd, wants to ensure foreign language learning is accessible to all children, and that the success they feel in primary school becomes the foundation stone to success as they progress through language learning in seconda
Impactful and memorable first explorations of nouns in a foreign language — Primary Languages Network
How can we devise impactful and memorable learning opportunities when we are focusing upon nouns and the role of a noun in a simple present tense statement with early primary foreign language learners? In this blog I intend to share with you some tried and tested ways to generate activities where y
Languages on display — Primary Languages Network
Insights from a Primary MFL Consultant I’m Kate Percival, a primary teacher and MFL consultant here at Primary Languages Network. In this blog series, I’ll be sharing top tips and inspirational ideas from the schools and coordinators I’ve been working with. Read on to find out more.
How to promote self-efficacy in primary schools #3, 3 part series — Primary Languages Network
I’m Kate Percival, a primary teacher and MFL consultant here at Primary Languages Network. In my blogs, I’ll be sharing top tips and inspirational ideas from the schools and coordinators I’ve been working with. In the third part of this series we look at further ways to encourage a growth mindse
How to promote self-efficacy in primary schools #2, 3 part series — Primary Languages Network
I’m Kate Percival, a primary teacher and MFL consultant here at Primary Languages Network. In my blogs, I’ll be sharing top tips and inspirational ideas from the schools and coordinators I’ve been working with. In the second part of this series we look at further ways to encourage a growth minds
11 ways to include dictionary skills in Primary Languages — Primary Languages Network
At our most recent Leadership twilight, we looked at the most effective ways to introduce and embed dictionary skills. As Attainment Target 9 says, pupils should be using dictionaries to ‘broaden their vocabulary and deepen their ability to understand new words’. So, if the attainment targ
The key concepts that every teacher should be aware of within Primary Foreign Languages — Primary Languages Network
The twelve DfE attainment targets for primary languages are the backbone to which teachers can refer as children progress through KS2. They illustrate the key concepts of the subject which pupils need to be taught and have experience and regular 
A missed opportunity MOST schools make with Primary Foreign Languages. — Primary Languages Network
Language learning in Primary schools is a tricky equation for most schools to solve. It is a multi-variant problem, ranging from mixed-aged classes to teacher confidence, and coordinator ability to promoting a wider school ethos and managing a tight budget. It can be very frustrating, demoralizing,
Video2Teach: 3 unusual ways that teachers are using it to deliver effective Primary Languages — Primary Languages Network
Video2Teach is a video lesson KS2 scheme of work providing, primarily, for the non-specialist languages teacher. It has been highly effective at doing so, having received the award of ‘Highly commended’ at the Teach Primary Awards for foundation subject innovation, it is being used in over 8000 les