Featured Resources

• The Science across the World website contains useful packs for language teachers in a range of languages and can be a useful way for schools to introduce content and language integrated learning (CLIL).
  
  

• Schemes of work to assist tutors in developing a language element in the Additional/Specialist Learning component of the Diplomas

• A case study with accompanying resources from Durham Johnston School about using video and ICT to support reading at KS4

• New resources and accompanying video clip to help gain an understanding of NVQ criteria for speaking at Level 2

• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
• Early entry GCSE
• Applied GCSE French
• Advanced Subsidiary (AS)/ Advanced level 2 (A2) and International Baccalaureate (IB)
• ICT - digital photographs
• ICT - digital audio
• ICT - social networking
• ICT - interactive whiteboard
• ICT - digital video
• ICT - podcasts
• ICT - blogs
• ICT - authoring software

• Vocational languages/applied learning
• National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)
• Entry Level Certificate
• National Open College Network (NOCN)
• Certificate in Business Language Competence (CBLC)
• Certificate in Business Chinese
• Asset Languages
• Foundation Certificate in Secondary Education (FCSE)
• Use of target language
• Internationalism

CILT Information Sheets

CILT has a series of Information Sheet which identify resources for the teaching of French, German, Italian and Spanish at the following levels:

• GCSE and National Curriculum

• A level teaching materials

The Language Work Placement Toolkit

The Language Work Placement Toolkit is a new resource which has been produced to support teachers, language learners and others involved in language work placements.

Download the flyer (pdf, 391KB)

Download the Language Work Placement Toolkit (pdf. 1.90 KB) NB To navigate straight to the relevant section click on the chapter heading on the Contents page. The Toolkit is also available in CD format free from CILT. To order a CD e-mail: Toolkit@cilt.org.uk The hardcopy ring binder is available to take away at CILT conferences and events.
Languages ICT This website offers ideas, information and guidance on the use of ICT for teaching and learning languages. One recent project, Using ICT effectively at KS4, produced 36 downloads, each containing ideas for using a particular authentic website to teach languages at KS4, with a focus on topics which are more 'hard to teach'. There are 12 each for French, German and Spanish, though ideas are often transferable to other ideas and websites. In due course, the sheets will become searchable via the ICT ideas database.
Making the case for languages With the introduction of entitlement at key Stage 4, there is now, perhaps more than ever, a need to promote the value and benefits of learning of languages in the 14 to 19 phase. You may find the following resources helpful: Language Trends surveys Languages Work guidance CILT publication: Making the case for languages at Key Stage 4 (NPF5) Students making the case for languages (1.16 MB) Guide for Heads and Governors (pdf, 79KB) - information and advice on the current statutory position, improving take up at Key Stage 4 and languages in the Diplomas. Promoting languages - CILT is leading a range of projects and activities to promote the value and benefits of learning of languages in all phases.

Ashcombe School, Surrey

Ashcombe School have created 80+ videos in French, German, Italian Mandarin and Spanish, each with its own interactive, self-marking quiz to test your vocabulary and grammar.

Elliot School, London

Elliot School in Putney have created free downloadable and online teaching materials covering: postcasts, music in language teaching, CLIL, KS5 topics and texts, Applied GCSE French and Citizenship in languages.

Language learning for work in a multilingual world

This CILT publication is particularly relevant to those interested in ‘vocational languages’. It explores issues of learner need, motivation, intercultural competence and communication, as well as flexible programme planning and assessment.

Further reading

CILT publications cover the full range of language interests, from early language learning to business and employment, from careers to ICT. We provide expert coverage of current issues and debates, as well as offering practical advice and support for language teachers and trainers. In particular, check out the secondary books page.