In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I'm releasing the audio of a workshop I ran in August 2024 all about the Edexcel GCSE speaking exams.In this workshop, I went through the different elements of the speaking exams, looked at the differences between foundation and higher, and answered some great questions at the end.To get your hands on an exclusive bundle of my French, German and Spanish role-play and picture task workbooks, plus the video recording and PPT from this workshop, head to https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/PKKFoXVN
In this episode of the Kate Languages podcast, I describe 3 of my favourite MFL retrieval activities - What do you already know?, the 54321 Quiz and Odd one out. For more details and for a couple more of my favourite retrieval activities, have a look at my free ebook. Download it here: https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/retrieval-ebookMusic is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
In today's episode, I answer a listener question all about delegating.Whether you're a classroom teacher, a head of subject/department, or an education business owner, there are lots of great tips in this episode for you!From knowing what to delegate, when is the right time to do it, how to communicate clearly with the person you're delegating to, and what to do when it feels like it would be quicker and easier to just do the work yourself, you'll definitely walk away from the episode with some actionable ideas that you can implement straight away.If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, you can do so here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemZ38HAWWc-zwkUKe4_cv1jpEMz7XgBkYO4JkuybPKw2Tzig/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110020917061763641000As always, you can get in touch with my on social media - I'm Kate Languages on Facebook and Instagram, or if you're an education business owner (eg a tutor or resources seller), you can follow my new Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/iamkatecliftonMusic is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
The Kate Languages Podcast is back! After a break of a few months, I'm so excited to be back this week with Season 10 of the podcast.This episode is a Q&A episode, with a bit of an update from me going into the new academic year, plus a couple of questions about the new GCSE speaking exams and my thoughts on using AI for my work.In the episode, I mentioned my Facebook group, which you can find here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1190841551916428/If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, you can do so here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemZ38HAWWc-zwkUKe4_cv1jpEMz7XgBkYO4JkuybPKw2Tzig/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110020917061763641000As always, you can get in touch with my on social media - I'm Kate Languages on Facebook and Instagram, or if you're an education business owner (eg a tutor or resources seller), you can follow my new Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/iamkatecliftonMusic is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
This episode is all about writing! Specifically, how to ensure your students are acing their writing in MFL lessons.Taken from my self-paced online course "Structuring an Outstanding MFL Lesson" (https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/joEeNHLn/checkout), this episode outlines how to use a model answer as a basis for a writing task in a lesson. I also describe why it's so important to allow students to redraft their writing, and as always, I have some low-prep ideas for activities that you can do to help students to improve their writing skills immediately.Keep an eye on my social media (I'm @katelanguages on Instagram and Facebook) for details of my workshop about writing, delivered by the fabulous Abbie Stratford (@whynotlanguages_ on Instagram)!Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
This episode is the recording of my show and tell webinar, from December 2024.In the webinar, lots of amazing people shared their ideas for activities to help teach phonics in MFL. We had some great AI ideas from Joe Dale, Crista Hazell shared some brilliant tips, and Jerome Nogues popped along at the end to share more fab ideas as well! Plus, lots more wonderful teachers, and a few games and activities from me, too.To watch the recording of the webinar, head over to katelanguages.co.uk and sign up for my free resources. The recording is there, along with 2 other show and tell workshops and loads of great resources and other free CPD.Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I talk about the things I would do differently if I were to start a new business, knowing what I know now.From niching down more quickly, to showing up more confidently on social media and sorting out my pricing, I describe some of the mistakes I've made along the way and give you advice on setting up your own business or side hustle.If you'd like more business and marketing content from me, head over to Instagram and request to join my close friends list, where I share weekly tips and insights about running an education business.Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I talk about how important it is for us as educators to continue on a journey of lifelong learning. Not only for our own interest and enjoyment, but as role models for your students as well.I outline 5 ways in which I continuously learn - while none of them are groundbreaking, I think it's good to have a reminder sometimes of the simple things we can do to ensure our own lifelong learning.Resources mentioned in this episode are:My online course, Structuring an Outstanding MFL Lesson https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/joEeNHLn/checkoutMartha Brook's online course about Instagram https://www.businesssecretsclub.com/a/2148004140/gQpcWSJ2 (affiliate link)Language Show Live (access to recordings) https://languageshowlive.co.ukMy podcast producer is Joe Dale and the music is from Coma Media from Pixabay.
In this brilliant chat with Dylan and Hayden from the Teach Sleep Repeat podcast, we discussed all things MFL in primary schools. What's actually going on with language teaching in primary schools? How do primary teachers feel about languages? Is there a solution?!We also talked about leaving teaching and setting up your own tuition business, which is something Dylan and Hayden are on the path to doing themselves.My podcast producer is Joe Dale and the music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
Season 9 of the Kate Languages Podcast is here! As always, we're kicking off the season with a Q&A episode.In this episode, I talk about my words of the year for 2024 and 2025, plus I answer a few questions from my lovely Instagram community. Tune in to find out if I answered your question!Music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay and I edited and produced this episode myself (apologies if the quality isn't quite as good as normal!).
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, my second Q&A episode of the season, I answer lots of brilliant questions from my fabulous Instagram community. From what is the best thing about MFL teaching, to dealing with unmotivated, low-ability students, via a detailed description of how I manage my to-do list, and many more in between, have a listen to find out if your question was included!If you have a question for a future Q&A episode, get in touch on social media or email hello@katelanguages.co.uk.Joe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
This episode was a difficult one to record, but I’m so glad I did! In the episode, I describe three of my biggest failures in my professional life, and (more importantly) what I have learnt from each one.From my failure to get a teaching job when I was doing my PGCE, to the way I quit teaching, and a more recent failure within my business, this is a super personal and honest episode! I hope that by talking about my own failures, and what I have learnt from them, you can see that everyone makes mistakes all the time, but the key thing is how we come back from these failures and put strategies in place to ensure they don’t happen again.As this is such a personal episode, I would really love to hear from you - has this episode helped you in any way? What are your own biggest failures and what have you learnt from them? Let me know on Facebook or Instagram, or email hello@katelanguages.co.ukJoe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
In this episode, I'm talking about how to make money while you sleep! More specifically, how to generate some passive income to supplement your teaching salary, or income from tuition.I explain what is meant by passive income, how it has enabled me to grow my business, and I also outline 5 great ideas for making passive income of your own, from selling resources and digital courses, to online workshops that you can upload and sell time and time again, and there’s even a mention of investing in the episode, too!I also talk about affiliate marketing, including my own affiliate link to the platform I use to host my website and online resources/workshops, Kajabi. Click here to get a 30-day free trial with Kajabi.My podcast producer is Joe Dale and the music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
In this episode, I outline three great activities that you can do to practise dictations with your students. These low-prep activities work with beginners and more advanced students alike, and can be easily adapted for any language and topic.The activities I talked about in the episode were: paired reading aloud/dictation, running dictation and picture dictations. If you’d like to delve deeper into all things dictations, I’m running an online CPD workshop on Monday 14th October 2024 where I will outline many more activities for practising dictations in an engaging way. You can access the workshop by purchasing my 2024-25 workshops bundle here.As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode, so get in touch on Facebook and Instagram (I’m Kate Languages on both) or email me through my website https://katelanguages.co.uk/Joe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
This was my second conversation with the brilliant Joe Dale (check out Season 5 Episode 2 for the first interview with him) all about AI in MFL lessons.Joe needs little introduction to the majority of MFL teachers, particularly in the UK, but to those who don't know him, he is an independent ICT/MFL consultant. He's the go-to expert for anything to do with tech in the MFL classroom, and has presented at conferences and webinars all over the world. He also edits and produces this podcast!In this episode, he answered lots of great questions from my social media community on a range of topics. From creating vocabulary lists and knowledge organisers using ChatGPT, to making the best use of image generators for GCSE photo cards and writing tasks, and even a discussion of how the curriculum will need to adapt in the future to reflect the growth of AI.During the conversation, we referenced lots of fantastic online tools, such as:A tool for checking your texts against the new GCSE prescribed vocab lists - MultilingProfilerPadlet’s “I can’t draw” feature - I can't drawThe Language Show 2023’s YouTube channel - The Language Show - YouTubeThe Arizona State University image accessibility generator - Image Accessibility Generator - Teach OnlinePerplexity AI - PerplexityFind Joe on YouTube, Twitter/X and LinkedIn, and join his Facebook group here: Language Teaching with AI | FacebookJoe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
Season 8 of the Kate Languages podcast is here! As always, the first episode of the season is a Q&A episode. Let me know if you agree or disagree with any of my answers - get in touch on social media (I’m Kate Languages on Facebook and Instagram) or through my website https://katelanguages.co.uk/In this episode, you can find out my “new year” resolutions (I always set intentions for the academic year in September) and a bit of a roundup of what’s been going on at KLHQ (Kate Languages HQ!) over the summer. Plus, lots of great questions from members of my new Facebook group about the new MFL GCSEs, which come into force in England this year. From a few quick fire questions about the speaking exams, to more detailed thoughts about A Level transition, curriculum design and teaching grammar according to the new prescribed grammar lists.Joe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
This was my 4th live podcast recording and is absolutely packed to the brim with fantastic advice about running a school trip abroad!Claire has tons of experience running trips to France and Germany, and we talked about so many essential (if seemingly minor) details about how to plan and execute a brilliant trip.During the recording, we answered lots of great questions from the audience - have a listen to find out whether your question was included!You can find Claire on Instagram - she's @_leolanguages on there.
This is a bit of a different episode of the Kate Languages Podcast. I have been running my education business for 7 years now and I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on my top 5 tips for making it a success!If you’re thinking of leaving teaching and want to set up your own business, you need to have a listen to this first! From figuring out your niche, to being prepared to invest in yourself and do some “inner work”, these are the key things that I think you need to know.If you’re wondering about life after teaching and would like to talk it through with me, I offer one-off mentoring sessions. Email me through my website and we’ll see what we can do to help!In the episode, I mentioned Barbara Allen https://www.grabandgolanguageresources.co.uk and Alicia, who runs the Female Entrepreneurs Content Club https://www.instagram.com/theclienthunter/ - I can highly recommend both of these fabulous women!As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode, so get in touch on Facebook and Instagram (I’m Kate Languages on both) or email me through my website https://katelanguages.co.uk/Joe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
The new MFL GCSE specification is almost upon us! I’ve spent a LOT of time this academic year reading, researching and making resources for the new specs (AQA and Edexcel) and in this episode, I outline three of the key things I think you need to know. I talk about how it’s not actually as different as I had initially feared, which textbooks are now available and my thoughts on them, plus what I believe you need to be doing in KS3 right now to help prepare your students. For more depth on individual exams and the prescribed vocab list, have a listen to my episode from last year (season 4 episode 6). Plus, you can still sign up to my New GCSE series of online workshops. The 3rd one is on 22nd June - https://katelanguages.co.uk/product/the-new-gcse-online-cpd-series/As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode, so get in touch on Facebook and Instagram (I’m Kate Languages on both) or email me through my website https://katelanguages.co.uk/Joe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.
In this episode, I outline my five favourite activities to get students talking in MFL lessons. From whole class games like Connect 4 to pair activities like trapdoor, have a listen for details of some great activities that you can try in your own lessons today!As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode, so get in touch on Facebook and Instagram (I’m Kate Languages on both) or email me through my website https://katelanguages.co.uk/Joe Dale is my podcast producer and the music is by Coma-Media from Pixabay.