I was privileged to be invited to speak at the recent SW London Primary Languages conference organised by the Merton and Kingston Primary MFL Network. I had attended and spoken at a previous conference three years ago and was eager to attend another as it had been such a positive experience (Tube and a stinking cold […]
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La Maravillosa Medicina de Jorge – #WBD2016
My school decided that this year we’d have a Roald Dahl theme for World Book Day on March 3rd. Children came to school dressed as characters from Roald Dahl books – so lots of Oompa Loompas, Matildas, BFGs and Willy Wonkas not to mention a Fantastic Mr Fox appearing around every corner – and lessons […]
Sweet inspiration
Being stuck with my foot up is giving me plenty of time to read, think and play with my tech, and this morning a combination of the three inspired this post! I was pinning away on Pinterest when I came across this ‘Pin’ I followed the link and as I looked at the article, I started […]
There’s more to PLL than ‘that donkey’ – #SWLPLC
I had the privilege on 28th March to speak at the South West London Primary Languages Conference #SWLPLC. My talk was entitled There’s more to PLL than ‘that donkey’ (Tip Top Tips for Primary Language Learning) and took inspiration from my son who when asked what he’d done in French usually replied “oh, we did […]
Something old, something new #ililc4
My second session at #ililc4 was entitled Something old, something new and concerned the new 2014 curriculum. My presentation is below, and I’ll explain briefly what I said as I couldn’t attach the notes without making the Slideshare look ugly! And there are lots of links ideas and resources at bit.ly/oldlisibo (should have thought out that […]
Spanish Angry Olympics – parte 13
What will happen today as Mr Angry Potato Head and Mr Confused and Angry Wolfman have their duel in the boxing ring? In BOUTS OF SHOUTING, the grammar point today is interjections and exclamations (no swearing obviously!) If you’ve enjoyed the Angry Family Olympics, you can find more videos on their Youtube channel. You can […]
Spanish Angry Olympics – parte 12
The penultimate episode today – what WOULD the Angry Family LIKE to be after the games are over? Today the phrase is ME GUSTARÍA ….- I would like
Spanish Angry Olympics – parte 11
Results are in at the Angry Olympics! A great opportunity to practice ORDINAL NUMBERS. (I love the names of the characters!)
Spanish Angry Olympics – parte 10
TENSE MOMENTS today as the Angry Olympics recall what HAS HAPPENED. Grammar today – the past tense with examples of the perfect, preterite and imperfect tenses.
Spanish Angry Olympics – parte 9
A weird one today… Sports facilities and what you can do at the ‘polideportivo’ feature today as a knife gives Mr Angry Potato Head a tour in a dream sequence to rival Bobby-in-the-shower in Dallas