The Voice of Primary Languages
The Voice of Primary Languages is a podcast dedicated to supporting and inspiring primary language teachers. Each episode explores practical strategies, expert insights, and engaging resources to enhance language learning in the classroom. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, this podcast is your go-to resource for making languages fun, accessible, and impactful for young learners.
Episodes
Language Boosters #1- Getting Started// Using Boosters// Admin system
In this episode, Tess & Will dive into the most common questions teachers and schools have when getting started with the platform.
We cover everything from adding students and logging in with QR codes, to how Boosters work, who chooses the weekly games, and whether they need to tie directly into classroom learning.
We also tackle teacher and admin management—like setting up staff, viewing the
PLN Members Upcoming events
Get in touch regarding workbooks or any other enquiries. contact us coordinator@primarylanguages,network. Below are links to book onto CPD sessions
PLN conference
Developing leadership in Primary Languages
Work Moderation CPD
Begin primary phonics CPD
Boost non-specialist confidence with Primary Languages
Link through to webinar
https://youtu.be/oujKUcWKoHQ
Buy Will's book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Speak-French-Non-Specialist-Languages/dp/B0F2TSYB76
Will AI take over teaching foreign languages? Mythbuster #2
In this episode Kate & Will discuss the growing influence of AI in languages. Are languages losing their value in the curriculum? Should we all be worrying about it?
They debunk the myths and worries in the episode
'I'm not fluent, I cant teach languages!' Mythbuster series Episode 1
Think you need to be fluent to teach languages? Think again! In this first episode of our Mythbuster Series, we tackle the common misconception that only fluent speakers can teach languages.
We’ll explore why confidence, creativity, and the right resources matter more than perfect proficiency. Whether you're a teacher hesitant to introduce a new language or just curious about language learning, th
Addressing recent negativity around Primary Languages
In this podcast, we respond to some recent negativity surrounding Primary Languages. Will & Emilie offer a primary perspective of recent comments on whether Primary Languages should be scrapped!
Listen to The Kate Languages podcast episode here
How Ofsted reforms could affect Primary Languages
Article link
This podcast looks at the recent Ofsted reform, and how it may affect Primary Languages
We would love to hear from you about this!
Please comment your thoughts, or email us at will@primarylanguages.network
Is there room for Primary Languages in an overcrowded curriculum?
In this podcast Will & Kate discuss the importance of PFL in the curriculum
To reads Kate blog, click here
To book a free trial with PLN click here
Above & Beyond 2025 Conference- Primary Languages Network
Click here to see the Above and Beyond conference 2025
Come join us for a great day of CPD and network sharing
In this podcast Will & Kate share the agenda for the Above & Beyond conference 2025
What you missed at the Above and Beyond Conference 2024
Join Tess, Sylvia and Will as they review the fantastic conference hosted on the 20th June. Find out their best moments of the day
If you are wanting to book early bird tickets for next year click here
How to find simple tips and quick wins in Primary Languages
Will and Tess share with you some quick wins and simple tips that PLN offer for free
Link to planet awards page
https://primarylanguages.network/planet-awards
Instagram
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Book a call
https://primarylanguages.network/virtual-tour
Massive update to our scheme- Video2Teach 2.0- More immersive and engaging than ever!
Join Emilie and Will as we talk through the new Video2teach 2.0 update. More immersive and engaging than ever. Find out more on the link below
Click on the link below-
https://primarylanguages.network/video2teach2
10 inspiring and simple Olympic ideas for Primary Languages- Joanne Eccleshare
Joanne talks today about her brand new video course
Click on the link below to sign up
10 Inspiring and simple Olympic ideas video course
Take control and transform your Primary Languages today!
This podcast is about a free online video course built to take control of and transform primary languages. Find out from Will about the course detail. Link below to sign up for the course
https://primarylanguages.network/takecontrolandtransform
How to nurture inspiring Primary Languages in your school
In this podcast, the team discuss recent visits to school and how to nurture inspiring primary languages
Can Sylvia Learn a new language // French edition
In this episode, Sylvia, our resident languages expert, begins her journey to learning French
Sylvia can speak over 5 languages to a high level, and is always looking fo an extra challenge
Find out with us, over the next few weeks how she gets a long with french
Can Tess learn a new language // Spanish Novice- Episode 1
In this first of a mini-series, Tess starts her Spanish learning journey using our schemes of work. Tess is an employee at PLN but not a language specialist, her confidence is low in speaking and wants to learn Spanish.
What has Janet Lloyd our CEO been up to?
PLDA // French Rap idea //Conference
This week Catherine, Kate and Will talk about the PLDA, and also a great idea for rapping for memorization of vocab
Get in touch with us-
Kate@primarylanguages.network
will@primarylanguages.network
catherine@primarylanguages.network
PLN Conference 2024 /// Planet Awards 2024
In this episode, Kate and Will share the full lineup for the PLN conference 2024, Above and Beyond, and also discuss the fantastic new Planet Awards, allowing schools to get the recognition they deserve for primary languages
Links below
Above and Beyond Conference
Planet Awards 2024
Above and Beyond- Conference, Consultations and CPD
To book a ticket for the Above and Beyond 2024 conference click here
To book a consultation click here
European Day of Languages Song 2023/24
Listen as Will and Catherine discuss the resources for European Day of Languages 2023, including this year's song, follow-up resources, previous themes and more.
To find all the resources, click the link:
European Day of Languages resources
Ask the experts #4 Develop teacher subject knowledge// Use of grammar
In this episode, Kate and Emilie, discuss supporting teachers, especially non-specialists. They also answer a question about grammar use when teaching languages
Ask the Experts- Mixed-aged class solutions in Primary Languages
In this episode Catherine talks about how to solve the puzzle of mixed aged class solutions in your school
You can book a free consultation with Catherine or Kate here
Ask the Experts #2 // How much Target Language?// Streamlined SoW //ides for ’one off’ lesson
In this episode Catherine and Emilie talk about use of target language, ideas for streamlining and one-off lesson ideas
Ask the Experts #1 // Transition// Latin // Lesson length
In Episode 1, Kate, Emilie, and Catherine focus on the questions asked about transition, lesson length and alternative languages
Feel free to comment and subscribe!
Coronation resources and the new KS1
PLN Podcast - Coronation and KS1
Listen to Catherine, Kate, Emilie and Will talk through some of the upcoming resources for the coronation, ideas of how to use them, and exciting updates on our new KS1 scheme of work - KS1 Language Explorers.
More details to follow in the PLN newsletter...
European Day of Languages 2022
An update from Kate and Catherine about what we have on offer for the European day of languages 2022
Countdown to the conference and summer resources
In Summer 2 there are plenty of Seasonal Specials and Cross Curricular resources and lessons for you to use on the Primary Languages VLE. From Father’s Day and end of year celebrations to bees, sports and even sandwiches, there are plenty of activities to choose from!
Listen to Will and Catherine run through a selection of special lessons and plan them in for a super Summer 2!
Sign up to the confe
Zoomed out! Languages Virtual Conference 2022
Have a listen and find out more about our upcoming conference: the theme, content for each day, and how to get involved. Also, we share Summer 2 CPD dates.
Sign up now: Zoomed Out: PLN Virtual Conference 2022
New Click2Teach, Seasonal specials and Primary Languages consultancies
Join Will, Catherine and Kate as they talk about:
- the new Click2Teach and the session you can get involved with on 24th January
- Seasonal Specials resources to look at for February and March
- Kate's consultancy work and how it could benefit your school
Click2Teach Version 2.0, CPD dates & looking ahead to Spring
Listen in as Catherine, Will and Kate discuss all things Spring Term: Click2Teach version 2.0, CPD dates for your diary and engaging in the CPD journey.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from Primary Languages Network and we look forward to working with you in the new year.
Christmas and winter resources and ideas (sorry!)- PLN Podcast
Today Catherine and WIll discusses Christmas and winter resources
List of resources
Mixed-aged class solutions using PLN
Mixed-age class ideas
If you have mixed-age classes in your school and you're unsure on how to approach your language lessons, have a listen to this short podcast with a range of different suggestions and top tips.
Listen, take notes, and decide on the best approach for your school. Whatever you decide, we are here to support you.
Languages day and CPD for members- PLN newsletter
Join Kate, Catherine, and Will for an update on all things PLN.
Virtual conference /// Premium plus - PLN Updates
For information and to sign up for the conference please visit
https://primarylanguages.network/reaching-out-conference
For more information on the premium plus scheme of work
https://primarylanguages.network/premium-plus
Contact us
will@primarylanguages.network
catherine@primarylanguages.network
sylvia@primarylanguages.network
Trial our new membership type! Creativity masterclass and more- PLN Newsletter
In this episode, Will and Catherine update you about:
Creativity Masterclasses
Premium Plus membership
CPD journey
New videos and resources
A request… send us your videos around the theme of 10 in any language
Feel free to get in touch with us:
catherine@primarylanguages.network
will@primarylanguages.network
Updates on the VLE and 10 @ PLN- Newsletter 17-03-2021
Courses and upskilling available when joining Primary Languages Network
A short podcast, detailing what courses you have available when joining PLN
PLN Newsletter 01/03/21- How to restart your school languages with PLN
The podcast is back!
Join Catherine and Will in an update on how to use PLN materials to reignite your language learning with in-school teaching. Simple tactics and techniques for getting languages going again in primary school.
Please share, what are you doing to reignite language learning, get in touch catherine@primarylanguages.network. We will shout you out in the next podcast
How PLN are helping with home learning and key workers
Strange times indeed!
Hope everybody and their loved ones are doing well, this podcast is just to reach out with what we are currently offering to members and non-members in help with this whole 'national crisis'
1. Home learning and key workers projects found on the dashboards
2. Ideas for home learning posted on our Instagram, follow us at primarylanguagesnetwork
3. Revision videos with Ire
Specialist Teachers- Making the most of your teacher membership
Podcast about making the most of your teacher membership. In line with blog post on the webpage
Knowledge Organisers- With Catherine and Will
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In todays episode, we talk about knowledge organizers
We have recently created them in l
Ideas for Xmas- With Emilie and Kate
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All the ideas discussed today are found on the VLE, follow this pathway
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All about our Language teachers- Janet and Emilie (coordinator)
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This weeks podcast is a conversation between Janet Lloyd and Emilie Woodroffe (Language te
5 updates to the PLN Scheme of Work
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This week is all about scheme of work updates, Will, Janet and Emilie talk through the u
Languages Ideas for Bonfire Night- Catherine Simms
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This week’s podcast is all about being Bonfire Night. Listen along with Catherine and Wi
Practical solutions to tackling OFSTED in Primary Languages- Catherine Simms
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This week’s podcast is all about being Ofsted ready. Listen along with Catherine and Wil
KS1 and KS2 Language Learning- with Emilie, Janet and Joanne
First of all
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In short, this week's podcast is a really good listen!
This week is all about looking at language learning in KS1 and KS2, these th
Top tips for European Languages Day- With Catherine Simms (Network Coordinator)
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This weeks podcast is all about EDoL (European day of languages). Listen along with Catherine and Will talking about the ins and outs of running a successful day. It doesn't have to b
Janet Lloyd is Looking forward to September- Extra teaching resources on the VLE- Episode 3/3
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First two episodes of the series below
Episode 1- New and updated SoW's
Episode 2- Support we offer to you
This week and the final episode of this series are all about the extra teaching resources you can dis
Janet Lloyd is Looking forward to September- PLN Support- Episode 2/3
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To view the first episode on our updates to the new SoW click here
This episode talks about how Primary Languages network can support you as the teacher or coordinator at your school
We have always been cooperative and supportive to those around us, and the business and all of what we offer has matu
Janet Lloyd is Looking forward to September- Updated SoW's- Episode 1/3
At Primary Languages Network things have been changing and updating. We are happy to now release some big changes for the new academic year.
In this short podcast series, Janet speaks about what she is looking forward to introducing in regards to Primary Languages network
This first episode is about all things Schemes of work, the KS2 schemes of work can be found on your dashboard when logging i
Teaching mindfulness and yoga in a foreign language- Irene Hernandez
This week's podcast is about all things well-being and mental health. We at PLN highly value the importance of educating children about their own well-being, none more so than Irene Hernandez our in-house yogi and mindfulness practitioner. It just so happens, that teaching MFL ties in really nicely!
Irene is a passionate and enthusiastic Spanish teacher for PLN, but she also does Spanish super day
Get Ready for September 5/5- How to create your Coordinator File
Have you listened to the previous two episodes? If not below are links to them
Episode 1- Action Plan
Episode 2- MTP and LTO's
Episode 3- CPD and upskilling
Episode 4- European Day of Languages
In this 5 part short podcast series, Catherine (Network Coordinator) takes you through a simple step by step process, getting you ready for September in regards to Languages coordination and teaching
This
Get Ready for September episode 4- EDoL & Languages celebration day
Have you listened to the previous two episodes? If not below are links to them
Episode 1- Action Plan
Episode 2- MTP and LTO's
Episode 3- CPD and upskilling
In this 5 part short podcast series, Catherine (Network Coordinator) takes you through a simple step by step process, getting you ready for September in regards to Languages coordination and teaching
This weeks episode, Catherine takes you
Get Ready for September 3/5- CPD and Upskilling
Have you listened to the previous two episodes? If not below are links to them
Episode 1- Action Plan
Episode 2- MTP and LTO's
This weeks episode is about all things upskilling and CPD. If you are a member of PLN, you are entitled to so much training and support, and now is a great time to figure out what exactly you or your staff require in order to provide you with the support and training to
Getting ready for September- Episode 2/5- MTP and LTO
This is the second part of a five-part series in getting yourself prepared for next years teaching, this is a step by step process and therefore it is recommended to listen in to the first one before listening to this episode
Link to Episode 1 - Action planning
The second episode of the series is about looking at your planning for next year. Locating, printing and reading through what is going to
Get Ready for September 1/5- Action Plan!
In this 5 part short podcast series, Catherine (Network Coordinator) takes you through a simple step by step process, getting you ready for September in regards to Languages coordination and teaching
First of all, understand why getting ready now is important.
Then, the first episode is all about reviewing how the year went, looking at the targets you set and creating an action plan for the year a
Janet Lloyd recommends simple Spanish stories for effective language learning
In this podcast, Janet Lloyd considers simple and effective use of Spanish storybooks to enhance primary languages teaching and learning for all teachers and children, especially if you are a Primary Languages Network member.
Take a listen and explore how you can develop creative and memorable Spanish learning opportunities linked to storybooks, including display and performance. Books and ideas
Janet Lloyd recommends books for your class (French edition)- PLN Podcast
Everyone loves a story.
In this podcast, Janet shares books that complement themes and certain units of work in primary French, especially if you are a Primary Languages Network member*.
Have a listen and see how and why you should consider adding a book to your teaching and learning of languages.
Take a listen and explore ways that you can develop display and creative learning with a story time i
How to develop your languages teaching-- Susanne Wilson-- Training Coordinator @PLN
Susanne Wilson is the training coordinator at PLN and helps develops teachers ability to coordinate and teach languages more effectively at their schools. Her insights in languages are incredible and she has an ability to breakdown complex ideas into simple and fun ways of sharing them.
In this podcast Susanne, first of all, tells her story of her passion for learning languages and then moves on
How to exhibit languages at your school- Paul Phillips- PLN Podcast
Simply put, Paul Phillips is a wizard when it comes to exhibiting languages at this school in Whitby. He is a man of invaluable knowledge in regards to practicality, simplicity and whole school engagement, and in this podcast, he provides you with some great ideas whether you are an NQT or more experienced teacher. He also has managed to master using all his resources available to him to create an
John Rolfe MBE and Wendy de Corte
This is a great chat with John Rolfe MBE and Wendy de Corte, covering all things about how to get involved with the British Council, creating links with schools outside the UK, and of course, John receiving his MBE for his service!
for more info about linking your school go to www.britishcouncil.org
for enquiries about membership and resources go to our website www.primarylanguages.network
News Podcast- March 2019
This is the March edition of the podcast, all things to do with the conference, CPD, premium dashboard and local network meetings
for CPD enquiries contact susanne@primarylanguages.network
for LNM enquiries contact coordinator@primarylanguages.network
to ask about the new dashboard contact will@primarylanguages.network
to try out all our resources go to www.primarylanguages.network/tryitnow
Any o
An interview with Suzanne O'Farrell -- Revitalising languages in schools
This podcast is a conversation with Suzanne O'Farrell, responsible for the revival of education in secondary schools in her role for ASCL and an experienced Head Teacher and MFL teacher, she offers great insights into her previous roles and future ambitions in regards to education
Overall Suzanne is a bubbly and enthusiastic leader in our sector and somebody (after listening to this podcast) in wh
PLN Podcast -- Therese Comfort
Todays podcast is with Therese Comfort, a primary school teacher and former national lead for primary languages at CiLT.
Therese brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and practical approaches to in-class teaching of primary languages for both the specialist and the non-specialist teacher.
PLN News podcast- Feb 19 // Click2Teach // PLN Conference 2019 // CPD and associate updates
Welcome to the Primary Languages News podcast for February 2019
In this months discussion points, we introduce the new 'Click2Teach' curriculum, which runs alongside the ready-made, but is designed to get your schools non-specialists teaching languages, with its easier to use, game-based, less in-depth curriculum.
Also, we will update you on the PLN conference date and theme and upcoming LNM meeti
PLN News update- January 2019- Mindfulness -- Premium Membership -- ITT Training -- PLDA
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019
This is our monthly news update for all things occurring of the world of PLN.
This month Will is discussing:
The effectiveness of using mindfulness in the classroom
The benefits fo the premium membership
The success and details of our ITT training
Last Year Primary Languages Development Award receivers
Updates about the growth of PLN and our associates
Resources to
Primary Languages Podcast #2 --- Meet the team - Emilie Woodroffe
Welcome to episode 2 of the primary languages podcast, where I sit down and have a conversation with Emilie Woodroffe. Emilie is now the associate coordinator at PLN, and has worked for nearly 10 years with Janet Lloyd. Tune in to this conversation about how she moved to England from France, and how she has ended up in a role tailormade for her abilities and interests, from British council associa
Primary Languages Podcast #1 'A child only gets one opportunity of being 8 years old' - Janet Lloyd
Janet has been involved in languages teaching for 30+ years, and throughout has occupied the role of teacher, consultant, university lecturer and now business owner, listen to her inspiring story about how she carved out a role tailor made for her ability, creativity and intuition. However, she will be the first to tell you that the plot of her lifelong passion was never planned as expected!
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