The BBC are looking to make some tweaks to their Quick Fix pages and want YOU to help!
Teachers, how do you use the phrases in class? How could they be improved so students get more practice from them? Let the BBC know your views: email languages@bbc.co.uk
Try the new, shorter videos of this Bafta-winning course with the added bonus of improved quality and full-screen option. Ideal preparation for a Spanish-speaking holiday.
Radio Scotland ’s Morning Extra programme on Monday was about Languages in Schools. This can be listened to on BBC i-player until Monday June 8 from the following link:
Mi Vida Loca wins a Bafta for interactive innovation and now have a TV version on BBC 2 – 23 and 24 June, 4am – don’t forget to set the record button.
New – a Touch of Russian Download phrases, try tongue-twisters, discover fascinating facts about Russian and help write the script for the new Russian Soap opera.
Languages on TV – BBC TWO Learning Zone
Languages programmes on the Learning Zone resume on 23rd June. They’ on TV overnight so you’ll need to set your video the evening before:
Mi Vida Loca (Part 1) (23 Jun 04:00-05:00) Mi Vida Loca (Part 2) (23 Jun 05:00-06:00)
Mi Vida Loca (Drama in English) (24 Jun 04:00-05:00), Mi Vida Loca (Drama in Spanish) (24 Jun 05:00-06:00)
Ma France 1 & 2 (25 Jun 04:00-06:00), Ma France 3 & 4 (26 Jun 04:00-06:00)
Italianissimo 1-8 (30 Jun 04:00-06:00), Italianissimo 9-16 (01 July 04:00-06:00), Italianissimo 17-20 (02 July 04:00-06:00)
Check out the Tutors’ pages - a guide to BBC resources by topic and grammar point. This newly-launched one-stop-shop lists our materials for eating out, travel, adjectives, verbs and more.
Also the TV pages withiun this section which include details of BBC and online programmes and includes transcripts: French TV ; Spanish TV ; German TV ; Italian TV
Languages programmes on the Learning Zone are now on a break until 22nd June but the following Schools programmes will be broadcast in April:
Tues 31st March, 04:00 – GCSE Bitesize revision – French 1
Wed 1st April, 04:00 – GCSE Bitesize revision – French 2
Thurs 2nd April, 04:00 – GCSE Bitesize revision – German
Fri 3rd April, 04:00 – GCSE Bitesize revision – Spanish
Latest newsletter from BBC includes:
So you’ve finished French Steps, printed out your certificate and are ready for a new challenge… Time to move on to Ma France! Enjoy entertaining, short films shot in Provence, the Alps and Lyons before trying the fun, interactive exercises. Look out for the new email tips – they’re designed to keep you motivated.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/mafrance/
*New* Tutors’ pages
Keep an eye out, too, for our new-look Tutors’ pages, your guide to the resources on our site by topic and grammar point. This one-stop shop will help you find news and TV programmes online, download transcripts for BBC language programmes and discover useful learning tips.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/tutors/
Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop is opening a Chinese hub to be used by pupils and the wider community. The North Lanarkshire Confucius Classroom will provide a central learning point for Chinese culture and language and is the sixth of eight hubs being opened across Scotland. Pupils will have access to language courses, take part in Chinese cookery lessons, and learn about the country’s history.
As part of the partnership with Clyde Union – part of the Clyde Blowers group – a Chinese assistant from the school will teach about 30 engineers Mandarin. In return the engineering firm, which makes pumps for the Chinese market, will provide pupils with business training and an insight into the company’s work.
At the official opening the Education Secretary is also expected to make an announcement about a summer visit to China for a group of Scottish school pupils.
Read the full story on the BBC website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7900487.stm
The BBC reports: More and more state school children in the UK are being taught in Welsh, Gaelic and Irish.
In 1997 just 112 Scottish pupils learned Gaelic. In 2007, 2,601 students were learning it, either in an exclusively Gaelic school, or in a bi-lingual one.
Read more of this article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7885493.stm?
Languages on TV – BBC TWO Learning Zone – new format
Languages programmes are on TV overnight so you’ll need to set your video the evening before.
Ma France 1 & 2 (17 Feb 04:00-06:00), Ma France 3 & 4 (18 Feb 04:00-06:00)
Talk Spanish 1-6 (19 Feb 04:00-05:30) and Eurografters: Spain (05:30-06:00)
Talk French 1-6 (20 Feb 04:00-05:30) and Eurografters: France (05:30-06:00)
Talk Italian 1-6 (24 Feb 04:00-05:30) and Eurografters: Italy (05:30-06:00)
Talk German 1-6 (25 Feb 04:00-05:30) and Eurografters: Germany (05:30-06:00)
Talk Greek 1-6 (26 Feb 04:00-06:00)
Talk Portuguese 1-6 (27 Feb 04:00-05:30) and Brazil Inside Out (05:30-06:00)
Go to the BBC website to download the full schedule.
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