Ideas for your language classroom
Practical how-to guides, no-prep activities and teaching tips for primary language classrooms, across all eight languages.
Ingat! A free Indonesian animals memory game (printable flashcards)
A no-prep memory game that gets every student saying Indonesian animal names as they hunt for pairs, plus free printable flashcards to download.
Get the free gameFrom Bonjour to Bastille Day: a French culture guide for your classroom
Croissants, the Eiffel Tower, music, festivals and games. Hands-on ways to bring the warmth of French culture to life for your students, whatever your own level.
Read the guideSimón Dice: a free Spanish body parts game (printable poster included)
Simon says, in Spanish. A no-prep, high-energy game that teaches body parts through movement, plus a free printable El Cuerpo poster to download.
Get the free gameAttrape! A free French fruits game (printable flashcards included)
A complete no-prep game that gets every student speaking French fruit words, plus free printable flashcards to download and use today.
Get the free gameNan Iro? A free Japanese colours game (printable flashcards included)
A complete no-prep game that gets every student speaking Japanese colours, plus free printable flashcards to download and use today.
Get the free gameAl Mercato: a free Italian food game (printable flashcards included)
A complete no-prep game that gets every student speaking Italian food words, plus free printable flashcards to download and use today.
Get the free gamePizza, masks and masterpieces: teaching Italian culture in class
Food, art, music, Carnevale masks and games. Hands-on ways to bring the warmth of Italian culture to life for your students, whatever your own level.
Read the guideA free 15-minute Mandarin number game (with printable flashcards)
A complete no-prep game that gets every student speaking Mandarin, plus free printable number flashcards to download and use today.
Get the free gameBatik, shadow puppets and satay: a guide to Indonesian culture
Batik, shadow puppets, music, food and games from our nearest Asian neighbour. Hands-on ways to bring Indonesian culture to life, whatever your own level.
Read the guideBring the Spanish-speaking world into your primary classroom
Music, festivals, food, art and games from across the Spanish-speaking world. Hands-on ways to bring Spanish culture to life, whatever your own level of Spanish.
Read the guide7 hands-on ways to explore Japanese culture with your class
Origami, festivals, food and games. Hands-on ways to bring Japanese culture to life for your students, whatever your own level of Japanese.
Read the guide5 myths about teaching languages in primary school
You have to be fluent. Kids are too young. There is no time. We bust five common myths that stop teachers, and show why any classroom can teach a language.
Read the mythsWhich language should you teach in primary school?
Not sure which language to choose? A quick, honest look at what makes each of the eight languages a great fit for a primary classroom, and how to decide.
Read the guide10 fun ways to teach French in primary school
Ten games, songs and activities primary students love, from a Bonjour routine to a French cafe roleplay. Practical ideas you can use straight away.
Read the listTeaching Spanish in primary school: your questions answered
Do you need to be fluent? What should you teach first? The questions primary teachers ask most about teaching Spanish, answered simply.
Read the answersFun ways to teach languages in primary school
Games, songs, movement and no-prep activities that bring language lessons to life, and work in any language classroom. Practical ideas you can use straight away.
Read the guideTeaching Italian in primary school: a beginner's guide
Teaching Italian for the first time? A practical guide to getting started, what to teach first, and how to find Italian resources that work, even if you are not fluent.
Read the guideTeaching Mandarin in primary school: a beginner's guide
Mandarin feels intimidating, but it does not have to be. A practical guide to starting with pinyin and tones, and finding resources that work, even if you are not fluent.
Read the guideTeaching Greek in primary school: a beginner's guide
Worried about the Greek alphabet? A practical guide to getting started, what to teach first, and how to find Greek resources that work, even if you are not fluent.
Read the guideTeaching German in primary school: a beginner's guide
Teaching German for the first time? A practical guide to getting started, what to teach first, and how to find German resources that work, even if you are not fluent.
Read the guideHow to teach Spanish in primary school: a beginner's guide
Teaching Spanish for the first time? A practical guide to getting started, what to teach first, and how to find Spanish resources that work, even if you are not fluent.
Read the guideWhy Indonesian is one of the easiest languages to teach in primary school
No new alphabet, no verb tenses, and a close neighbour to learn about. Here is why Indonesian is such an achievable choice for primary classrooms, and how to start.
Read the guideTeaching French in primary school: a simple lesson plan guide
Planning French lessons from scratch is a lot of work. Here is a simple, repeatable lesson structure you can use for primary French, whatever your experience level.
Read the guideFrench resources for the primary classroom: where to start
Choosing French resources for your class? A practical guide to finding print-and-go worksheets, lessons and programs that work, even if you are not a specialist teacher.
Read the guideHow to teach hiragana to primary students
A whole new writing system can look like a mountain. Here is a calm, practical way to introduce hiragana to primary students, even if you are teaching Japanese without being fluent yourself.
Read the guideLooking for ready-made resources?
Browse print-and-go and digital resources for your classroom, across eight languages.