1. Wildern School - 11-16 mixed comprehensive 1842 pupils Specialisms: Performing Arts, Leadings Edge & Raising Achievement Transforming Learning (RAPP) Mission statement 'Care, Opportunity and Quality‘ Accredited School Provider and a National Support School 2009 5+ A*-C 88% 5+ A*-C inc Ma/En 69% 5+ A*-G 97% Target for 2010 - 90% inc English and Maths - 75% Ofsted 2006 and 2008 – Outstanding MFL GCSE A*- C consistently above National Average 2008 Winners of CILT European Languages Award 2010 Spanish Embassy ‘Instituto del Año ’

2. MFL success in challenging times

3. MFL success in challenging times Active Learning Team Ethos Group Talk KS2 Bringing Languages to Life

4. It can be like this … Opportunities for MFL pupil talk can be limiting in scope and inherently finite. The emphasis can often be misplaced on the completion of a mundane task where only specific language structures seem valid. Transactional role playing can build a false perception of language in pupils ’ minds.

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7. Use the language of conjecture Give pupils opportunities to: Think Suppose Estimate

8. Why is Group Talk different? Only the target language is spoken Interaction between a small group of pupils Tasks demand opinion, conjecture and debate Language is often colloquial Responses are spontaneous There is no set finishing line

9. The stages of Group Talk 1. Exchanging and responding to simple opinions 2. Taking part in a short discussion 3. Exchanging reasons and preferences Talking across time frames 4. Developing a line of thought Balancing an argument

10. The impact Pupils (particularly boys!) of all abilities and ages are motivated to speak Pupils talk more confidently and spontaneously Oracy skills are developed Questioning skills are improved Fulfils the Talking Together sub-strand of the new KS3 framework Improvement in GCSE Speaking Test results Group Talk

11. Active Learning Get them moving Props Stimulating resources Engaging curriculum New technologies BlogHandballResources

12. Bringing Languages to Life 1. Eurostarz 2. Conversation Club 3. Trips & Exchanges

13. Finally … Experiment Take risks Get feedback Work together Keep the doors open Make the most of opportunities