Ellie Chettle Cully: Beyond Bonjour, The Real KS2 Languages Curriculum

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The Language Lab Podcast

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A podcast exploring the art of language teaching within the UK education system. Host Will Marks dives into the challenges of the modern MFL classroom, behaviour management, and student engagement. Each week features interviews with teachers, parents, and experts, offering practical insights and fresh ideas to inspire the next generation of linguists.

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Ellie Chettle Cully: Beyond Bonjour, The Real KS2 Languages Curriculum

The Language Lab Podcast

1 hour 3 minutes 26 seconds

1 week ago

Ellie Chettle Cully: Beyond Bonjour, The Real KS2 Languages Curriculum

What does a high-quality Primary French curriculum actually look like in 2025? In this episode of The Language Lab Podcast, host Will Marks sits down with Ellie Chettle Cully, primary languages specialist and coordinator of the ALL Primary Languages Hub. Together they explore how to build meaningful, sustainable KS2 language learning—from phonics and progression to cultural understanding, global citizenship and decolonising the curriculum.

Ellie shares practical strategies for teaching French across Key Stage 2, explains why phonics is essential for confident pronunciation, and discusses how to support non-specialist teachers in delivering effective MFL lessons. They also look at the realities of transition into secondary languages and how early language learning shapes long-term success.

Perfect for primary teachers, secondary MFL departments, curriculum leads and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of what “good” looks like in Primary Languages today.

Explore Ellie’s blog:
https://myprimarylanguagesclassroom.wordpress.com

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