November 2025 Languages Update
Welcome to the November 2025 Languages update.
Quick links
In this update you will find:
- Languages qualifications support contacts
- Digital Sequencing Tool Demo Walkthrough video (GCSE French, German and Spanish 2024)
- Multi-Factor authentication for the Digital Sequencing Tool
- GCSE French, German & Spanish specimen assessment materials
- Tiering support
- Associate Vacancies
- Upcoming training
- Pearson Revise Online for MFL
- My Lens on Languages (GCSE 2024)
- Languages teachers Facebook group
If you’re new to Pearson Edexcel Languages qualifications, hi! I’m Rebecca Waker, your Subject Advisor for Languages. My job is to support you in delivering our qualifications — whether that’s GCSE, A Level, International GCSE or International A Level
I create these monthly updates, run our Facebook group, and share resources to make your life easier. Before this role, I taught Spanish and French for nearly 10 years, so I know the joys (and the challenges!) of languages teaching. I use that experience every day to help improve yours.
Here’s how to reach out:
• 📧 Email me at teachinglanguages@pearson.com
• 📅 Book a 1:1 Teams meeting — perfect for personalised support
• 📞 Call our Teaching Services team on +44 (0)344 463 2535
• 💡 Visit our Support Portal for quick answers
🎯 Try the Demo: Digital Sequencing Tool for GCSE French, German and Spanish (2024)
If you’re teaching GCSE French, German or Spanish (2024) and haven’t yet tested out our Digital Sequencing Tool we highly recommend you take a look soon. Not only is it really useful to familiarise yourself with the tool prior to the live series but it is also really important to check that you have the appropriate access to the tool.
For a walkthrough guide to the tool you can watch our video and more details can be found within our update from last month.
🔐 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Quick Guide for MFL Teachers
If you're teaching GCSE French, German or Spanish, you'll need access to our Digital Sequencing Tool to run the Speaking Assessment in Summer 2026.
✅ How to Access It
You’ll log in via the Pearson Portal, using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Already using Edexcel Online, Results Plus or Exam Wizard?
You’re good to go — no action needed.
• New to the Portal?
Just install the Pearson Authenticator app on your phone or smart device to get started.
🛠 Need Help?
Changed devices or having trouble logging in?
We’ve got step-by-step support ready for you.
The second and final locked set is now being released. Here’s what’s available and what’s coming next:
✅ Writing – Already live on the website
📖 Reading – Our goal is to have all languages available by the end of the first week of November
🎧 Listening – French and German should be ready by the end of the first week of November, with Spanish following around the middle of November
🗣️ Speaking – Expected in the second half of November
In many cases, centres will use the first locked set during the autumn term, and these papers will support spring assessments. We know this will differ depending on how centres chose to assess at the end of Year 10 (using unlocked SAMs or end-of-year assessments on ActiveHub) and whether you’re using our mocks or moderation services.
We have recently released a guide to support you with decisions related to tiering for GCSE French, German and Spanish (2024). We hope you’ll find this a useful support document as you prepare for first assessment.
Examiner Vacancies – Be Part of the Team That Shapes Language Learning
We’re currently recruiting for several exciting roles in our Languages examiner team, and we’d love you to consider joining us.
Here’s what’s available:
• GCE A Level Chinese Principle Examiner
• Examiners – GCSE French, German and Spanish
These roles are a chance to:
✔️ Make a real impact – Your insights help shape assessments that reflect what learners know and can do.
✔️ Grow professionally – You’ll deepen your understanding of assessment and gain valuable experience.
✔️ Join a supportive network – Work alongside experienced colleagues who care about language education as much as you do.
✔️ Fit it around your teaching – Many of our examiners teach full-time and find the role complements their classroom work brilliantly.
Whether you’re ready to step into a senior role or want to build your experience as an examiner, we’d love to hear from you.
Upcoming training
If you’re in need of support with our Languages qualifications, as well as getting in touch with me and joining our Facebook group we have a wide range of training on offer via our Pearson Professional Development Academy.
We are also offering some regional network events, so take a look and see if we're coming to your area soon.
Whether you're new Pearson Edexcel or looking to deepen your practice, these online courses are designed to support your teaching:
🎥 Recorded Training – Available Anytime on YouTube
If you’ve missed a live session or want to revisit key topics, our Pearson Edexcel Languages YouTube playlists are packed with free, high-quality recorded training. These include full-length webinars and CPD sessions covering the 2024 GCSE French, German and Spanish specifications, as well as International GCSE and A Level MFL.
International GCSE and A Level
International GCSE English as a Second Language
GCSE French, German and Spanish (2024)
We know that the best ideas often come from the classroom next door. That’s why we’re launching my-lens-on.languages—a video series by teachers, for teachers. It’s all about sharing what works: your go-to strategies, your proudest moments, and the little tweaks that make a big difference. We’d love you to be part of it. Just record a short video (think under 2 minutes!) showing your approach to any aspect of language teaching, and send it our way.
When you’re ready to share, fill in this form . If you’d like a bit more detail before diving in, I’ve got an information sheet ready to support you—just drop me a message on the usual email address below and I’ll send it over.
👋 New to Pearson Edexcel? Join Our Languages Teachers Facebook Group
If you’ve just started teaching our qualifications, there’s a brilliant space waiting for you.
Our Languages Facebook group is a friendly, professional community where teachers share ideas, swap tips, and support each other — all year round.
Here’s how to join: Just answer the automatic joining questions when you request access. It helps us keep the group a safe and focused space for teachers like you.
We’d love to welcome you in.
Subject advisor
Rebecca Waker
Languages
