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Books written and/or illustrated by Soledad Bravi
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Le livre des j’aime
https://youtu.be/-S7nhuBcA8M I discovered this book thanks to Jim Mcelwee at the Northern Primary Languages Show at York St John's University in October 2017 (please note this is now a regular event). I only got round to buying it this summer but what a cracking one!...
pluie, vent, soleil…
I am not sure where I got this book from but what I know is that I have used it a lot already and will use it again, so it has been worth acquiring! You can check it out first with this short video. https://youtu.be/zvsDKPxrygg Language of text: French Type of...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n-zBbVNpyg&t=11s In this episode I talk about: How the little things matter (like sending a postcard) Planning effectively (3’07) BONUS: a teaching track to listen to with your pupils (14’09) Useful links: The KS2 languages...
The KS2 languages programme of study
You will find below the 12 bullet points which are what the children should have covered by the time they leave primary school in England. KS2 programme of study Do you need any help with this? Do click here to get in touch!
National Poetry Day
National Poetry Day in England https://nationalpoetryday.co.uk/ is a good excuse to look at some poetry in other languages! I had a realisation back in 2008 when I taught literacy to a Y7 class and I had them for National Poetry Day; for some reason I decided to take...
Raoul la Terreur
I bought this book at the Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse in Montreuil, Paris, in 2016. I met its author there, Claire Cantais, whose name I recognised because by then I already owned "Je ne m'appelle pas Bernard". Look at the lovely cut out she made just for...
September 2018 newsletter
Welcome to September's round up! I hope the new school year has started well for all of you. Can I be honest? I am tired at the end of this week already!! My podcast at the end of August was all about going back to school; you may still want to listen to it here as I...
My top 5 books for languages days
These books would be ideal for the European Day of Languages on 26th September or for any celebrations of languages throughout the year of course. In no particular order: Patates, Lionel Le Néouanic, Seuil Jeunesse - blog below! What happens when a family of sweet...
