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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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The Kate Languages Podcast - S3 Ep3 - Sensitive topics in MFL
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S3 Ep3 - Sensitive topics in MFL Sep 19, 2024

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 yo...

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The Kate Languages Podcast - S3 Ep1 - Q&A
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The Kate Languages Podcast - S3 Ep1 - Q&A Sep 19, 2024

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.

To listen to the episode in full, click the "play" button above.

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