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PLEASE HELP ME!
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We would appreciate some feedback on a website that is currently under development . This will be a free to use website.
We are thinking that it can have several uses and the main differentiator from other vocabulary websites is the sound files, w...
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- I will/do teach the following languages:
- French, German, Spanish
- I teach these year groups;
- 3, 4, 5, 6, mixed year classes
- About Me:
- I run a language tuition business, which was set up in 2005 with the aim of offering Primary Language tuition during PPA time. I teach in several schools in the Lincolnshire area, and have found this model to be very successful.
I started my career as an Secondary MFL teacher, so have found the transition to be a challenge - I lov teaching in Primary though.
- Favourite/recommended MFL Website:
- http://www.atantot.co.uk
- Favorite MFL resource:
- 'Les amis de la ferme' big book and song by the European Language Institute
Some useful quick links:
New QCA MFL Units click here
European Portfolio & Language Passport
KS2 MFL Framework click here to order
KS2 MFL Framework click to download
Part 3 of the KS2 Framework - Planning!
Regional Support Groups info click here
NACELL site homepage
International School Award
Primary Languages Training Zone
Teachers TV
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For anyone who'd like some resources for those weeks before Christmas, here's a Powerpoint based on pere noel.
Info at start which you can play as a simple Powerpoint and then some games for which you need macros enabled and last few slides for pr...
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Things are going well generally, thanks. I'm enjoying teaching primary pupils, and have worked hard to get a good relationship going through consistent expectations and liaison with friendly class teachers! It's been my greatest challenge I have to day. I love Y1 and 2, and they love Les Amis de la ferme, so thanks for that tip! How's things your end?
Caroline
Many thanks for the info. I will certainly check the insurance out.
I am intending having a kind of language club set-up for children after school at my premises nearby. I hope that parents will leave them with me to give them an hour learning the chosen language -Spanish or French and ESOL for any foreign students. I'm thinking - no books - little songs relevant to the topic - then a good dose of interaction with play. I think it will appeal to the younger learners - Personally, I know my family learning groups for Spanish would have benefitted from more interaction in the class when I was working for the community learning dept, but I was restricted with resources. What they did learn however, was really well received and they went home with a fantastic knowledge of pronunciation. That's the reward for me.
Good luck for September.
Best wishes
Jane
I think my set up is slightly different to yours. I offer private tuition to the younger age groups in their own homes (thus with parental supervision), and tuition in schools. I therefore don't have the problem with venues etc for the younger age groups.
I do have public liability, professional indemity and employer's liability insurances through Hiscox as I found them to be the most reasonable. I have, however, just joined the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) and suspect that their quote may be cheaper.
I hope this helps.
I'd love to know more about what you do.
Helen
I have been trying to find out about insurance for my small language learning centre which I am setting up and have been recommended to speak to you by Jo Rhys Jones on this site.
I wondered if you could help me regarding legislation on teaching children Spanish and French and maybe English to ages 7-11 in small groups of 6 students and what the requirements are for insurance purposes. The latest insurance quote was fairly reasonable at £290 per year for public liability and professional indemnity but they require me to have written proof that I have undergone all the checks required and wondered if you could help as I don't know what they mean. I feel a bit out of my depth but would really like to get this going.
I intend to teach conversational language and improve communication skills through play and songs and games.
Will I need a parent helper and someone qualified in childcare for example? Do I need to get the venue checked over? etc
I'd be grateful for any advice you could offer.
Many thanks
Jane
I love teaching Primary. I also run adult language classes and tutor privately - I basically teach all day, which is great (much better than the crowd control I was doing before!)
You can find the big books (raconte et chante series) here http://www.europeanbookshop.com/languagebooks/series/FRE/m4/c24/3/RACH
There's just so many ways to use them, and the children love them, especially when we look at aminla noises in different languages!
Helen
Jo
thanks for your message of welcome. It's good to be able to share experiences, and resources, and I'm looking forward to joining in your discussions.
I will chec out your website.
Helen
Welcome to our lovely Ning Group, created by Jo Rhy-Jones. Although we are getting bigger, the group is still small enough to feel you are talking to real people (!!!). Like you, I am secondary trained. I am sure that you will find our group very useful as it consists of primary and secondary teachers, which is great to exchange ideas and experiences. For French you may want to check out my del.icio.us links on http://isabellejones.blogspot.com (click on the French "del.icio.us" tag on the right hand-side). I also have a "German" tag but it does not have as many links as I only currently teach French and Spanish. I hope it is of use.
Isabelle