Children learn best when they can make sense of their learning. Embedding language learning into school life brings benefits on many levels. It helps children to realise that there are many languages in the world (and in their school) and that speaking another language is normal, natural and valuable.

Experiencing language every day helps children to memorise new words and structures, giving children the confidence to respond to what they hear and to use the new language for real purposes. Integrating language learning into the school day makes best use of the time available and provides coherent links between different subjects of the curriculum.

How to use this material

• You can save the material in My Zone to help you plan your lessons or to support your own professional development.
  
  You can download the language files to your iPod or computer and improve your language skills.
  
  You can print off ‘think pieces’ and use them yourself or in whole school training sessions or for staff development with small groups.