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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep5 - Learning from my biggest failures
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep5 - Learning from my biggest failures Apr 08, 2025

In Episode 5 of Season 8 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I revealed three of my biggest failures... and more importantly what I learnt from them!

Here is a summary of the episode - to listen to the whole episode, click "play" above.

Why Talk About Failure?

As Carol Dweck says, "Failure is informat...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep4 - Passive income ideas for teachers
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep4 - Passive income ideas for teachers Apr 07, 2025

In Episode 4 of Season 8 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I described five ways in which you can earn passive income as an MFL teacher. Here is a summary of what I said in the episode. To listen to the episode in full, click "play" above.

Firstly, what on earth is passive income?

Passive income is e...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep3 - Three fun activities to practise dictations
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep3 - Three fun activities to practise dictations Mar 17, 2025

In episode 3 of season 8 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I described three of my favourite activities to practise dictations in MFL lessons. Here is a summary of the episode - to listen to the episode in full, click "play" above.

Three Fun Activities to Practise Dictations in MFL Lessons

For some o...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep1 - Q&A
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S8 Ep1 - Q&A Feb 18, 2025

In Episode 1, Season 8 of The Kate Languages Podcast, released in September 2024, I answered some great questions from the lovely members of myĀ Facebook groupĀ about the new MFL GCSE.

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

Q&A Episode 7

Is it worth...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep5 - Running an Education Business
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep5 - Running an Education Business Feb 18, 2025

For episode 5 of season 7 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I gave my top tips for running an education business. Here is a summary of the episode - to listen to it in full, click "play" above.

Running an Education Business - My Top Tips for Success

As someone who left teaching in 2017, I wanted to s...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep4 - The New MFL GCSE - An Update
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep4 - The New MFL GCSE - An Update Feb 18, 2025

For the 4th episode of season 7 of the Kate Languages Podcast, released in April 2024, I gave an update on the new MFL GCSEs. Here is a summary of the episode - to listen to the episode in full, click "play" above.Ā 

The New MFL GCSE: Key Updates and Practical Implementation

After a year of deliver...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep3 - My Favourite Speaking Activities
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S7 Ep3 - My Favourite Speaking Activities Feb 11, 2025

For the third episode of season 7 of the Kate Languages Podcast, I described my 5 favourite speaking activities to do in MFL lessons. Here is a summary of the episode, to listen to the whole episode, click "play" above.

Speaking activities can be challenging to implement and monitor effectively in ...

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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.Ā 

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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