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Vocational languages/applied learning
Resources
Often when delivering vocationally-related language/applied courses, teachers will find that mainstream textbooks are just not enough. However, there are some books which can be used to supplement the resources you will have to make yourself.
Download a list of resources for vocational language courses and MFL teaching generally (doc, 352KB).
In addition, there are some very good sharing websites produced by teachers for teachers where you will find materials which can be used with a range of language courses including vocational. Teachers may upload their own resources to share with others.
- MFL Resources
- MFL Resources 2 and 3 hosted by the Bourne Community College
- Sunderland schools resources
- Teacher resource exchange
- TES Resources
In addition, the websites below will offer useful resources for the teaching and learning of vocational languages.
- The BBC Languages pages have resources in a range of languages, including interactive and video resources and some of these are specifically aimed at business related languages.
- East Riding Talking Business (schemes of work, resources listings, online resources)
- West Sussex Grid for Learning 'Languages in the world of work' materials
Resources for specific vocational courses
Although these resources are specific to the courses mentioned, many of them can be used with other vocational courses as well.
Resources specific to NVQ languages
Resources specific to the Applied GCSE French
Resources specific to the Certificate in Business Chinese
Resources specific to the Certificate in Business Language Competence
Resources for Asset Languages for the World of Work
CILT’s Vocational Languages Resource Bank contains resources made by teachers for teachers in a range of different languages and vocational areas. They are free, downloadable and have teachers’ notes attached to each resources.
Linguanet Europa provides links to websites in a large number of countries offering useful materials for teachers to exploit.
