✍️ Part of our series edited by @wendya-b.bsky.social & @cforsdick.bsky.social
What does it really mean to think like a linguist?
Charlotte Ryland argues it's time to move beyond grammar drills and embrace creativity, culture, and collaboration in language education. đź”— www.lspjournal.com/post/think-l...
✍️ Collection Edited by @wendya-b.bsky.social & @cforsdick.bsky.social
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âť“Why do so many pupils 'start over' with languages when they reach secondary school?
✏️ In this opinion article, Rowena Kasprowicz calls for practical steps to fix the transition gap—and take primary language learning seriously.
🧵 Read more: www.lspjournal.com/post/bridgin...
How do seemingly race-neutral policies shape access to the teaching profession?
Lisa Panford examines the impact of recent bursary changes on Black African international language teachers in the UK.
Read full article here: www.lspjournal.com/post/bursary...
💬 What if stories—not grammar drills—were the key to unlocking language learning?
Jonathan McBride explores how storytelling can transform language lessons, boost motivation, & help every learner succeed. 📚✨ @wendya-b.bsky.social @cforsdick.bsky.social
Read more: www.lspjournal.com/post/the-pow...
How can we turn the UK’s 'cold spots' for language learning into 'hot spots?' 🔥📚
J. Biddle & J. Andrews highlight practical grassroots projects across the UK that show what works: @wendya-b.bsky.social @cforsdick.bsky.social www.lspjournal.com/post/how-can...
✨ The Languages in UK Education special issue is now complete! Many thanks to our guest editors @wendya-b.bsky.social & @cforsdick.bsky.social for compiling this important collection, and to every contributor for sharing bold ideas to shape language education policy.
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As LSP Co-Editors, @emhumps.bsky.social and I want to thank you all for reading and engaging with this Special Collection. Catch up with all the pieces here: www.lspjournal.com/post/languag...
Languages, Society and Policy
In this opinion piece, Lisa Panford argues that recent policy changes reveal the conditional nature of inclusion in teacher recruitment. African international trainees are welcomed to address shortage...
