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Free online course introduction to primary languages

Started Oct 23, 2011

New - interactive stories in French & Spanish on Languagenut
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jo Rhys-Jones Jul 8, 2010.

Last Minute round-up of World Cup Footie Ideas for Languages

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I will/do teach the following languages:: French, German

About Me:: Originally a Secondary MFL teacher and HOD before retraining to teach in Primary. Since my lucky break sharing responsibility for a whole KS2 class with the Headteacher in a tiny Devon school, I somehow became a Primary Languages Consultant and then County Inspector/Adviser for MFL in Hampshire. As of Sep 2012 I am delighted to be back full time in Hiltingbury Junior School. I'm teaching the whole curriculum again which I love - but will always have languages in my heart.

I know I keep pinching myself too and I appreciate how lucky I am to be working with so many amazing and inspirational teachers every day.

I teach languages to these Year groups:: R-Yr13

Favourite/recommended MFL Website:: http://talkaboutgames.wikispaces.com/

Favorite MFL resource:: Sock puppets and powerpoint! Also alphabet cards and fly-swats. And dice. And those easi-speak microphones. And...

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Snow days - ideas for KS2 languages

Posted on January 18, 2013 at 12:04 — 2 Comments

KS2 Space French and Dr Who

Posted on November 2, 2012 at 10:30 — 3 Comments

Ila la-la, Il a une moustache...

Posted on October 20, 2012 at 21:00 — 1 Comment

Free training in making online partnerships from British Council

Posted on September 30, 2012 at 11:46

Help I'm A KS2 MFL Subject Co-ordinator - Get Me Out of Here!!!

Posted on September 30, 2012 at 0:00 — 2 Comments

Hampshire Languages Conference 2012

Posted on September 8, 2012 at 8:33

One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 11:00

KS2 Language Teachers - Your Opinions Needed!

Posted on August 16, 2012 at 13:46

Free French Olympic flashcards, labels and matching cards

Posted on May 3, 2012 at 16:00 — 1 Comment

A transition suitcase for KS2

Posted on April 23, 2012 at 12:00 — 1 Comment

World Poetry Day

Posted on March 20, 2012 at 17:58 — 1 Comment

Choral storytelling fun with 'The Enormous Turnip' in French

Posted on March 1, 2012 at 21:30

Sweet French Valentines..

Posted on February 10, 2012 at 0:24

Embedding KS2 Languages - Science Links

Posted on February 5, 2012 at 9:30 — 3 Comments

KS1 and KS2 Languages and the 2012 Olympics

Posted on January 28, 2012 at 17:32

Language Events Coming Soon!

Posted on January 18, 2012 at 10:17

Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 at 10:37 — 1 Comment

Tracking Santa around the World

Posted on December 24, 2011 at 15:30

Free Christmas Resources for KS2 French Spanish and Chinese

Posted on December 12, 2011 at 22:56

Festive-themed starter / plenary ideas for Year 5/6 French

Posted on December 2, 2011 at 21:00

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At 8:02 on October 29, 2011, Melanie Smith said…: Hi Jo,

Thanks Jo. It's a great site which I have recommended to the trainees. Many thanks for the Halloween ideas too, they're brilliant! Maybe some of my trainees will be able to use /adapt them for their Yr7 classes. (The trainees are in schools full-time from now until Christmas).

It was great to see you at The Languages Show last weekend. It was also good to meet Susan and Joe.

A bientot,

Melanie

At 11:00 on June 2, 2011, Joanna Hadfield said…: Thanks Jo! I'm looking forward to it, though I must confess I do feel a little daunted by the prospect of teaching nursery/ early years, but I'm sure I'll get into the swing of it once I start. This site looks great. It'll be great to share ideas with others here / get inspired!. :)

At 8:32 on April 12, 2011, John Bald said…: Jo - great to see that we can communicate in this way, and hope we can meet up again soon. John

At 11:43 on April 6, 2011, Katie Wood said…: Thanks Jo, looking forward to using the site, thanks so much for the Easter stuff I am using it today! :)

At 22:57 on April 5, 2011, Gina C Ottaway said…: Hi Jo

I teach French all the way through from Reception to Yr 6. I would love your thoughts on building progression through the year groups to avoid repetition. Is there a scheme of work which covers Reception to Yr 6?

Thanks Gina

At 23:04 on November 13, 2010, Nadine Chadier said…: Thank you Jo for such a warm welcome! Still exploring the site and looking forward to being part of the community!

At 22:25 on July 29, 2010, Suzi Bewell said…: Hi Jo
Just wanted to give you a heads up. I am producing a phonics 10min guide for Links website and have linked the article to your ning and also some of the fab PPTS on phonics you have made available online. Take care and have a fab summer! Suzi x