Language World, 3rd and 4th April 2009

Welcome to Language World!

This year's conference is at Leicester University on 3rd and 4th April. As in previous years, the conference features

· a fantastic publishers' exhibition
· free wine tasting
· friendly and fun conference dinner
· good value overnight accommodation
· the BEST languages practitioners in the country talking about their favourite themes
· strands on CLIL and the new secondary curriculum
· something for all sectors: primary, secondary, FE, AE and HE

You can attend for one day or for both days. The conference has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place for networking.

And then there’s the exhibition! Over 40 stands with the latest in languages resources and support and FREE to all visitors. So even if you can’t make the conference, you can still join us all day Friday and Saturday until 2pm and be part of the Language World experience. There will also be a stand where you can talk to the ALL Regional Subject Advisers and get one-to-one advice about the new secondary curriculum.

A full conference brochure and booking form can be downloaded here http://www.all-nsc.org.uk/files/LWflyer.pdf (pdf, 15.7 MB)

Primary Language Teacher Award for 2009

La Jolie Ronde and Scholastic are delighted to announce the launch of the Primary Language Teacher Award for 2009 which was won last year by Nicola Davies of Green Lane Primary School, Garforth, Leeds.

Now into its second year, the Award is a celebration and recognition of the very best in language teaching taking place in UK schools.

Again there are some fantastic prizes to win:

• An all expenses-paid school trip to France for up to 30 children
• Over £4,000 of educational resources
• Magazine subscriptions

So if you know an amazing languages teacher who you feel is in need of recognition, why not nominate them today?

Nominating is quick and easy - simply visit www.primarylanguageaward.com and fill out the online Nomination Form. Anyone can make a nomination, the only stipulation being that the person must have qualified teacher status.

Deadline for Nominations is 31 May 2009.

Remember .... Good teachers deserve recognition.... Nominate today!

French and Spanish classes, courses & resources and Educational Tours to France.

La Jolie Ronde is expanding and is currently looking for both French and Spanish speakers to become licensees. See our website at www.lajolieronde.co.uk for more details.
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Dear All

We have been accepted into the International Edubloggers Directory!

Thank you Patricia.

Journée Internationale de la Francophonie 2009

La Journée Internationale de la Francophonie will take place at the French Institute in London on March 20th 2009. Please contact the French Institute directly (see below) or your primary languages outreach support for further details and enrolement form.

Ben Bryant Government Initiatives in ITT Training and Development Agency for Schools 151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SZ 020 7023 8116
ben.bryant@tda.gov.uk <mailto:ben.bryant@tda.gov.uk>