A language is not just words is a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø project aimed at the promotion of foreign language learning, language awareness and multilingualism in education.
Ìý- The study and use of foreign languages and cultures.
- The relevance of multilingualism and language awarenessÌýamong children and educators for personal and professional development.
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Resources target learners and educational settings from Early Years to Key Stage 5.ÌýEach resource comprises of an interactive visual element (video and music) as well as a guidance sheet with instructions and suggestions on how to use the resources provided. Relevant texts relating to the materials in the resource are also provided were applicable.Ìý
For more information and any feedback on this project, please contact the project leaders Elettra Carbone (elettra.carbone@ucl.ac.uk) and Christine Sas (c.sas@ucl.ac.uk).Ìý
We would like to thank
-ÌýÌý ÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Access and Widening ParticipationÌýfor their generous funding;Ìý
-ÌýÌý Ìýand the Ìýfor their feedback on the resources;Ìý
-ÌýÌý ÌýÌýfor the creation of our visual identity and for the artwork used in the Early Years and KS1/KS2 resources;Ìý
-ÌýÌý ÌýStephen Hicks for the musical arrangements used in the Early Years and KS1/KS2 resources.
To explore our range of online resources click on the tabs below. Please use the links to view our videos and supporting resources:
- Early Years – KS1
Multilingual songs
Encourage children to be creative and play with language/s with our multilingual nursery rhymes. Please use the links below to view our videos and resources:
Twinkle, twinkle little star
The wheels on the bus
- KS1 – KS2
Creative Translation with SongsÌý
Engage with songs from different cultures and be inspired to create your own songs with our creative translation activities.ÌýPlease use the links below to view our videos and resources:
Björnen sover (Bear is sleeping)
Incy wincy spider
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- KS2 – KS3Ìý
Language Awareness
Learn more about why and how we learn languages and about alphabets with our resources.ÌýPlease use the links below to view our videos and resources:
Why and how we learn foreign languagesÌý
Aren’t alphabets amazing?
- KS3 – KS4
Language Awareness and Languages in the World
Explore in more detail what motivates us to learn languages and how languages are spoken around the world.ÌýPlease use the links below to view our videos and resources:
More about why and how we learn foreign languagesÌý
The Portuguese language in the world
- KS4 -ÌýKS5
Languages in the World
Learn more about where and how French and Spanish are spoken in the world.ÌýPlease use the links below to view our videos and resources:
French outside of France
Spanish in the world
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