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Teaching Phonics in MFL: Beyond Simple Pronunciation

Here is a summary of the final episode of Season 5 of The Kate Languages Podcast. To listen to the full episode, click "play" above.

In this episode, I explored a crucial aspect of language teaching that's gaining renewed importance:...

In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I talked about different ways of making a bit of extra cash as an MFL teacher. From private tuition, to teaching resources and delivering workshops/webinars, here is a summary of 5 ways you can make some extra money today.

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Exploiting One Text: A Time-Saving Approach to Language Teaching

In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I shared with you a teaching methodology I've been developing and implementing for quite some time now: exploiting one text. This approach has been a game-changer for me, saving...

Q&A Episode 4 - Teacher Resilience, Language Skills, and Classroom Tips

This was my 4th Q&A episode, which was released in September 2023. In the episode, I discussed my September resolutions (listen to the episode to find out what they were!) and answered some great questions from...

The New MFL GCSE: What to Expect in 2026

In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I talked you through the new Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) GCSE. With first teaching starting in September 2024 and first examinations in May/June 2026, it may have seemed a little way off when I...

Social Media for Teachers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I explored the positives, the negatives, and yes, even the downright ugly aspects of social media in the world of education. 

My feelings about social media have evolved a little...

Q&A Episode 3 - my thoughts on the new GCSE and who was my favourite teacher?!

This was my third Q&A episode, in which I answered a couple of questions about the new MFL GCSEs (first exams 2026) and a couple of fun questions about my favourite teacher and an interesting place I've used my...

I recorded this episode shortly after the death of the Queen, but I think that the topics discussed in the episode are relevant at any time. It's so important to consider our students' backgrounds and family situations when planning our MFL curriculum, and this episode outlines some ways in which...

This was my second Q&A episode for the Kate Languages Podcast. I this episode, I answered two questions from my social media community - the first was about target language use in lessons and the second was about private schools.

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Structuring an Outstanding MFL Lesson - Finishing a lesson

This was the fifth and final episode of season two of The Kate Languages Podcast. This season, I discussed the fundamentals of lesson planning, starting with how to kick off your lessons effectively, followed by how to introduce...

Structuring an Outstanding MFL Lesson - Speaking and writing

This was the fourth episode of season two of The Kate Languages Podcast. This season, I discussed the fundamentals of lesson planning, starting with how to kick off your lessons effectively, followed by how to introduce...

Structuring an Outstanding MFL Lesson - Listening and reading

This was the third episode of season two of The Kate Languages Podcast. This season, I discussed the fundamentals of lesson planning, starting with how to kick off your lessons effectively, followed by how to introduce...