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Oct 22, 2026
Languages as a Hands-On Subject: Why Practical Learning Still Has a Place in the MFL Classroom
Lucy WicksLucy Wicks
Guest post
mfl classroom
practical language teaching
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Aug 25, 2026
Why Less is More in the MFL Classroom with Marie Massé
Host Will Marks reflects on his chat with Marie Massé about cutting classroom clutter and focusing on intentional teaching strategies for MFL educators.
Will MarksWill Marks
minimalism in teaching
MFL teaching strategies
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Apr 30, 2026
How to Make Language Learning Purposeful and Immersive
I reflect on my conversation with Jane Handley about moving language learning beyond the classroom to create real-world purpose for students.
Will MarksWill Marks
immersive language learning strategies
purpose-driven language teaching
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Dylan Viñales on Fluency, Trust, and the Problem with Testing
Explore insights from Dylan Viñales on language fluency, building trust in classrooms, and the challenges of testing in language education.
Will MarksWill Marks
Dylan Viñales language teaching
Sentence Builder books
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