Finding the Perfect Xmas Gift – a Language wrapped in a Game
It's not easy to find the perfect Xmas gift. There are so many things to consider. But imagine you walked into my shop and you're quite pushy (I'm sure you're not!!) - And this [...]
French Language Trivia Quiz…amazing facts about the French language
How much do you know about the French Language? 15 questions: 8 is an average score; 10 is very good; 12 is excellent Go to our Interactive French Language Trivia Quiz and discover amazing [...]
Taking the Language Plunge Today
How to get started learning a new language Don’t wait for the new year to commit to learning a new language. There is no time like the present and it has never been easier to [...]
What do people find most impressive about Bradley Cooper? He’s fluent in French!
So he's a global mega-star. He's been in some of the biggest grossing films of all time. He's one of the highest paid Hollywood actors. He's been nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 2 BAFTA [...]
This fact changes everything – why you can learn a language
Sometimes a fact comes along which is so far out of kilter with what you believed, it stops you dead in your tracks….and I saw one a few days ago in The Guardian about language [...]
The power of foreign words in marketing
Marketers are adding a new and powerful tool to their magic mix of tricks and schemes to help us part with our money...foreign words! English so often the go-to language for marketers, is now making way for some foreign words when there is a need to conjure up authenticity, cultural depth, heritage and sophistication
Motivational quotes to make it happen
"Always do your best. What you plant now you can harvest later" We're all trying to make our way in the world - achieve something, make a difference, provide for ourselves, provide for others. Sometimes [...]
The smart way to learn a language
Many language systems are actually very poor. The result? You find it difficult, you become demotivated and start to believe that you don't have the skills to learn (which is simply untrue). The good news is, there are great resources available, if you know where to look.
MFL Case Studies show dramatic impact in classroom
"After playing two or three times with the same deck students have almost magically learned all the vocabulary, not only to write and read each word correctly but also to pronounce it right."Veronica Fernandez, Spain
Finding the right MFL Resources for your class
Q. What resources are actually proven to work in schools? There is so much noise and choice around MFL resources, it is quite difficult to find resources that actually work (as opposed to those that are just heavily [...]
