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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep1 - Q&A
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep1 - Q&A Feb 11, 2025

For season 7 episode 1 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I answered some great questions from my lovely listeners. Here's a summary of my answers - to listen to the episode in full, click "play" above.

1. How Can We Increase GCSE Uptake and Motivate Reluctant Learners?

This remains a significant conc...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep5 - Checking for Understanding
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep5 - Checking for Understanding Feb 03, 2025

The fifth episode of season 6 of the Kate Language Podcast was all about effective questioning and checking for understanding. 

Click above to listen to the whole episode - here is a summary of what I said.

Effective Strategies for Checking Understanding in MFL

When delivering language lessons, h...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep4 - Stretch and Challenge in MFL
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep4 - Stretch and Challenge in MFL Feb 03, 2025

For the fourth episode of season 6 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I discussed my thoughts on how to stretch and challenge all pupils in MFL.

To listen to the full episode, click above.

Rethinking Stretch and Challenge in MFL Teaching

As a former gifted and talented coordinator, I've evolved in my...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep3 - Knowing when to quit
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep3 - Knowing when to quit Feb 03, 2025

For the third episode of season 6 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I talked about red flags that give you a clue that it's time to quit... or at least move to a new school or job.

Here is a summary of the episode - click above to listen to the episode in full.

Knowing When to Quit: Five Signs It's T...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep1 - Q&A
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S6 Ep1 - Q&A Feb 03, 2025

For the first episode of Season 6 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I answered some fantastic questions submitted by my lovely Instagram community.

Here is a summary of my answers - click above to listen to the episode in full.

Why Are Students Struggling More Than Ever with Instructions?

I think a ...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep6 - Teaching Phonics in MFL
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep6 - Teaching Phonics in MFL Nov 22, 2024

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: teaching ph...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep4 - Making extra money as an MFL teacher
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep4 - Making extra money as an MFL teacher Nov 12, 2024

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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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep3 - Exploiting One Text
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep3 - Exploiting One Text Oct 02, 2024

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 time and ...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep1 - Q&A
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S5 Ep1 - Q&A Oct 02, 2024

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 listeners.

Here...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S4 Ep6 - The New MFL GCSE
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S4 Ep6 - The New MFL GCSE Sep 25, 2024

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 recorded this ...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S4 Ep5 - Social Media: The good, the bad and the ugly
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S4 Ep5 - Social Media: The good, the bad and the ugly Sep 23, 2024

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 since I recor...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S4 Ep1 - Q&A
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S4 Ep1 - Q&A Sep 23, 2024

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 languages...

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