Engagement in Languages – Workshop

Looking for fresh and practical ideas to boost engagement in your language classes? Join us for this hands-on workshop packed with a variety of games and activities! Designed for teachers of KS3, KS4, and KS5, this session will provide you with a selection of innovative and adaptable strategies applicable to all languages.

Speakers:
This workshop will be delivered by experienced language leaders who specialise in creating engaging and interactive lessons for diverse classrooms.

  • Erica Sánchez: Erica is the Head of Languages at a secondary school in South Yorkshire, with a teaching qualification from the University of Reading (2015) and an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Granada. She teaches Spanish to A-Level, French to GCSE, and German to KS3. Erica has led initiatives to boost language uptake, mentored teachers, and managed staff. She has also worked as an AQA GCSE examiner, consulted for the BBC, and holds an NPQ in Teaching Leader Development. Additionally, she is the creator of Spanish and Umbrellas, a website supporting MFL teachers globally.

  • Liam Jones: Since September 2021, Liam has been the Trust Senior Leader for MFL for The Two Counties Trust where he works closely with subject and senior leaders across the Trust to develop, implement and evaluate practices, which lead to improvements in MFL. Prior to this, Liam worked for a large MAT, where he held middle and senior leadership roles across multiple Academies, alongside teaching German to KS5 and Spanish to KS4. Additionally, Liam has also worked for AQA as a GCSE Spanish Examiner since 2018.

Expect:
✔️ Practical techniques to captivate and motivate students.
✔️ Creative ideas tailored to different age groups and levels.
✔️ Ready-to-use resources to enrich your lessons.

📅 Saturday 29th March 2025
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

*If you are unable to attend live, the recording will be available for you to access.

Cost: £50 (2 hours)

Hosted by Spanish & Umbrellas, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and leave inspired!

Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

 

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