The distinction between using language (speaking/writing) and understanding it (listening/reading).

A teaching method that combines movement with language input to reinforce learning, especially useful for younger learners.

Words that look and sound similar across languages and have the same meaning (e.g., “animal” in English and Spanish).

Providing structured support to help students build understanding and gradually take on more independence.

Using sound-letter patterns to support accurate pronunciation and reading in a second language.
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Helping pupils appreciate and respect other cultures through language learning

A class where children of different year groups are taught together — common in small or rural schools.
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A teacher who leads language lessons without being a subject expert — often supported by tools like Video2Teach.

How pupils build language skills over time, from word level to sentence level and beyond.
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Listening, speaking, reading, and writing — the core language competencies every learner develops.