Enhance the quality of foreign language teaching in your primary school

The earlier you start learning another language the better. Being able to offer an introduction to foreign language learning in primary schools is extremely important because it allows children to build their confidence, knowledge and experience before they go on to study foreign languages in secondary school.
Learning and teaching a foreign language requires a completely different set of skills to those used to teach other academic subjects. It requires a passionate teacher who, as well as being sufficiently confident in the language, can also offer the specialist skills and specific techniques required for successful foreign language teaching.

How does foreign language teaching differ to other academic subjects?

* Foreign language teaching is not just about teaching vocabulary, it is about inspiring young learners to become interested in the language and the culture so that they recognise the importance and benefits of learning to communicate in another language.

* Successful language teaching requires a great deal of creativity to keep all children constantly engaged in the lesson and motivated. Teaching a foreign language can be a very rewarding experience.

* It is one thing teaching vocabulary in a foreign language but it is another thing entirely to teach children how to use them to communicate effectively. This is a specialist skill which can be acquired through training and will be perfected over time.

How can Viva Language Services help teachers to improve their foreign language teaching skills?

We offer specialist coaching sessions during which an experienced MFL teacher will come to the school to provide specialist training to teachers who teach foreign languages to children.

Using the latest teaching methods teachers will be given advice on how to teach foreign languages effectively. Primary school teachers will be given a wide variety of practical advice, tips and ideas for useful resources that can be used to teach foreign languages successfully and promote language learning amongst the children.

We can also provide language lessons so that teachers reach the required level in the language which gives them more confidence when teaching. We take into account the standards set by the National Curriculum and work with each school on an individual basis.

Pricing

A one hour session: £40.00
A full day’s training: £120.00

Please contact us to discuss a course of coaching sessions or call us on (01733) 759934 / 07870 699404 to discuss the various options available.