September 2025 Languages Update
Welcome to the September 2025 Languages update.
Quick links for the September Languages Update
In this update you will find:
- Languages qualifications support
- My Lens on Languages (GCSE 2024)
- Languages teachers Facebook group
- Become an Examiner
- Proactive Associate MFL Credly badge
- Student speaking support videos (GCSE 2024)
- Drop in clinics (GCSE 2024)
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
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.
We’re excited to invite passionate language teachers to join us as Assessment Associates for the new Pearson Edexcel French, German, and Spanish 2024 GCSEs. Join over 16,500 professionals and contribute your expertise, and enjoy flexible, rewarding work that fits around your life.
- Mark the latest qualifications – Play a vital role in delivering fair and reliable outcomes for the brand-new 2024 GCSEs in French, German, and Spanish.
- Boost your earnings with remote opportunities that fit around your schedule.
- Deepen your knowledge and gain unique insight into the new specification.
- Empower your students by bringing direct experience from the marking process to your classroom.
- Collaborate and connect with a diverse community of language educators, sharing best practices and ideas.
- Advance your career with specialist training, ongoing support, and real opportunities for progression.
You’ll need recent teaching or relevant occupational experience, a degree in French, German, or Spanish (or equivalent), plus a reference from a senior professional at your institution. We provide full training and support from day one!
Ready to shape the next generation of language learners? Take a look at our vacancies and take the next step in your teaching career today. Apply today!
If you’re registered to examine our new GCSE MFL specifications, you can earn our Proactive Associate MFL Credly badge — a simple way to show your commitment to your learners and your own development.
You can use the badge in performance reviews, job applications, or just to boost your LinkedIn profile. To earn it, take part in at least five development activities (you might have already done them!) and reflect on what you’ve learned.
The badge will close next summer, at the time of first assessment — so there’s still time to get involved.
If you’re registered to examine and haven’t heard about it yet, drop us a message and we’ll send you the details.
Not registered with us yet? This is one more reason to join.
🎬 New! Student Speaking Support Videos for GCSE MFL
We’ve just launched a brand-new playlist to help students feel confident and prepared for their GCSE French, German and Spanish (2024) speaking exams.
Each short video is packed with practical tips, relatable examples, and student voices — designed to support learners in class or at home. Teachers can share the full playlist or drip-feed individual videos as needed.
💬 GCSE MFL Drop-in Clinics Are Back!
Our GCSE Modern Languages (2024 Specifications) Drop-in Clinics were a hit last year — and we’re bringing them back for the autumn term with one session each month.
Led by Rebecca Waker, Pearson’s Subject Advisor for Languages, these informal sessions are a great way to get answers to your questions about the new GCSE French, German and Spanish qualifications. Rebecca will be joined by members of the wider Pearson team to help with your queries.
Each session runs for as long as there are questions to answer — so come along, ask what you need, and stay for as much or as little as you like.
Subject advisor
Rebecca Waker
Languages
