This month on the Language Assistants team, we'll be saying goodbye to the majority of the 2023/24 ELAs and MLAs who have completed placements in the UK and overseas!

To celebrate, we'll be sharing some highlights from their experiences ✈️

From Korean to Persian to Italian, join us for our celebration of speaking online now until 4:30pm BST!

Click the link below to join⬇️ #MFLTwitterati

'I think it comes down to what the school has to offer already [...] for the Language Assistant to develop' - Khatija Ollite

💻Learn more about how you can maximise the benefits of hosting an MLA from our webinar: britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

⏰Only one week left to get your application in⏰

Any questions? Our team will be on hand to help you at [email protected] for any questions you may have about the programme or application process

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Bring the German-speaking world into your classroom! 🌍

Our German MLAs come from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Employing an MLA can be a great way to boost confidence and get pupils speaking German 🗣️

Apply now: britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

The most recent Language Trends NI report found that almost one in five (19%) of Year 9 pupils would like to learn Italian at school 🇮🇹
If your school already gives pupils the opportunity to learn Italian, then bring the Italian speaking world to them by employing an MLA!

Have you seen our new video yet? 🎥

We spoke to Education Scotland and went to Cheadle Hulme High School to find out what benefits a language assistant can bring to schools in the UK.

Watch the full video: vimeo.com/927185895

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From penpal exchanges to MFL lunchtime clubs, our Language Assistants are involved in extra curricular activities across the UK ✉️🌍

Hear about how Louise gets involved with activities at her school to increase Cultural Capital: britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

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All of our language assistants apply through one of our overseas partner organisations and go through a rigorous application and recruitment process 📝

That's why 88% of our 2022-23 host institutions rated their Modern Language Assistants performance as 'good' or 'excellent'.

'We can see from research that Language Assistants can be very effective lower down the school at KS3 and primary level' 🏫🗣️

Watch our webinar to see Dr. Ian Collen speak about the benefits of employing a Language Assistant across the school:

britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

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Working with a language assistant 'reminds me why I love learning languages so much.' Hear from students who are benefitting from a Language Assistant in the classroom. Watch our video: vimeo.com/927185895

Missed our webinar at the end of last month? 💻

Watch the recording on our website now to find some valuable insights into maximising the benefits of hosting a Modern Language Assistants:

britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

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How does hosting a #LanguageAssistant support the 1+2 approach in Scottish schools? And how can you afford to make it a reality? Learn more about how a language assistant can help deliver the wider aims of Curriculum for Excellence: bit.ly/3Pq0sY0

Modern Language Assistants can be a great way to increase enthusiasm for languages and boost uptake at GCSE and A-Level 📈

Find out more about what Language Assistants can do; britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

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Less than 1 hour to go!

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Want to know how being an English Language Assistant will give you confidence, enhance your transferable skills and boost your employability?

Read about Elizabeth's experience in Hong Kong and how she over came her fears of public speaking! 🗣️👏

britishcouncil.org/voices-magazin…

⏰Reminder: Join us on the 21 March at 16:00 GMT for our webinar on how to 'Maximise the benefits of hosting a Modern Language Assistant'.

We'll be hearing from a variety of speakers on their experiences of hosting Language Assistants!

Register now: britishcouncil.org/school-resourc…

Can AI inspire pupils to learn languages?

See the video below for an interesting way AI can be used to get pupils excited to speak languages⬇️⬇️

Interested in the British Council #ModernLanguage Assistants programme? Read about the benefits for your students (including boosting exam results!) and why 99% would recommend the programme: bit.ly/3wjgpIO

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It was great to be a part of Language World 2024 this weekend and to hear so many inspirational talks on #MFL teaching! It was lovely to meet those of you who came to speak to us a the stand too

ALL Languages #LW2024