It’s been great of late to (re-) connect with colleagues in different places and conference spaces 🤩🌍 on issues such as simulated teacher learning for bilingual ed, family learning& language reclamation, school language learning, language education for sustainability⬇️ tnbaf

This semester's QUB Translation research seminar series wrapped up by Steven Wilson with his usual depth of insight, passion, and engagement; followed by lively Q&A. Strong links to work by Charles Forsdick and Marta Arnaldi. Lots of inspiration for all things translational.

Check out our new video 🎥. We spoke to Education Scotland and heard from Cheadle Hulme High about the benefits a Language Assistant brings to a school. Watch now: vimeo.com/927185895

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British Council Language Assistants

From penpal exchanges to MFL lunchtime clubs, our Language Assistants are involved in extra curricular activities across the UK ✉️🌍

Hear about how Louise gets involved with activities at her school to increase Cultural Capital: britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

#MLA24 British Council Schools

Great competition for school and university students doing German - if you are not in, you can’t win! Deadline 6.6.24. Languages @ UL Languages Connect GSAI gdi Tina Killackey

Should language teachers embrace or resist AI tools like ChatGPT? Get practical advice from @Team_lologramos and myself in our free YouTube Live Q&A next Monday 15th April at 3pm EDT / 8pm BST. bit.ly/JOEANDNOEMIAPR… #mfltwitterati #langchat

'English, long considered the primary language for business, has never been as universal or sufficient as conventionally believed.' 👇

Excellent piece on the trap of assuming 'everyone speaks English'
time.com/6963810/englis…

You're all world-class! We now have 19 subjects ranked in the top 200 in world. Huge congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to make this a reality.

Check out which of our subjects have taken their spot in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

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All of our language assistants apply through one of our overseas partner organisations and go through a rigorous application and recruitment process 📝

That's why 88% of our 2022-23 host institutions rated their Modern Language Assistants performance as 'good' or 'excellent'.

Job Listing: Teacher of French gbani.org/jobs/teacher-o…

We are recruiting in the Aquinas French Department
Link to all information 👇
aquinasgrammar.com/Vacancies/

Some positive thoughts from the late Chilean author, Luis Sepúlveda, as we end another rainy week! (Hotel Chile, p. 90) QUB AEL NICILT

Job Listing: Head of Modern Foreign Languages gbani.org/jobs/head-of-m…

Looking forward to this morning’s plenary by NikPeachey -from large language models to language education and all things AI for language teaching and learning Eaquals #eaquals2024lisbon

Modern Language uptake in Northern Ireland is lower than neighbouring countries - we’re trying to change this!

If you’re a secondary student, fill in our survey to share your views!

If you’re not - feel free to share!

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Interested in becoming a teacher?
Gain Eligibility to Teach in 1 year.
We are accepting PGCE late applications in:
Maths
IT/Computing
Science
Modern Languages
R.E.
Which is best suited to you for Sept. '24 entry? Attend Mon 15th's online event-> go.qub.ac.uk/YPjbc
Queen's University Belfast 🎓

Find out why Alexandra thinks Anthropology with Spanish is a great degree combination - lots of links between these courses: youtube.com/watch?v=Tjalnp…
QUB AEL NICILT UCAS

Excited about the interest so far, there’s still time to apply for our Cam Academy Trust online Content Creators and Subject Reviewer roles as we develop high quality resources for primary (KS2) and secondary (KS3 and KS4 - new GCSE) Fr/Gm/Sp for Oak.
tes.com/jobs/vacancy/m…

📣 Teachers - Could a language assistant benefit your school? We think so! In our video hear from senior leaders, language assistants and students.

Open to schools, colleges and universities.
More details 👉 britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

Counting down the days! Giving this year’s closing plenary Eaquals #Eaquals2024Lisbon &discussing critical questions with educational leaders on the future of language education & how it can serve the interests of all language learners
eaquals.org/eaquals-events…