Languages
Subject advisor online support briefings
Access free online support sessions with your subject advisor.
Register below for forthcoming events, as well as access materials and recordings from past support briefings.
Support session: agenda |
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COMPLETED
An introduction to the Pearson Edexcel 9-1 GCSEs: Gujarati, Persian, Portuguese and Turkish
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Recorded version of session first run on 6 November, 2018 | Access presentation and recording |
COMPLETED
The revised GCSE Speaking test sequencing grids: A quick guide
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Recorded session produced December 2018 | Access presentation and recording |
COMPLETED
9-1 GCSE (2017 languages): Support for the speaking unit
Practical guidance on the different speaking tasks and the conduct of the examination.
This session may be particularly useful if you have not been able to attend any of the training sessions for the speaking paper scheduled for this spring term.
This session will be suitable for those teaching Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian Japanese, Russian and Urdu.
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Tuesday 5 March, 2019 (4-5.30pm) |
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COMPLETED
9-1 GCSE (French/German/Spanish) Support for the speaking unit
Practical guidance on the different speaking tasks and the conduct of the examination.
This session may be particularly useful if you have not been able to attend any of the training sessions for the speaking paper scheduled in January, February or March.
There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.
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Tuesday 12 March, 2019 (4-5.30pm) |
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COMPLETED
Lessons learnt: IAL French, German & Spanish
An opportunity to revisit feedback from examiners about student performance across all units.
The briefing may help identify key areas for students to target their final revision prior to the examinations.
There will be some opportunity for questions and answers.
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Wednesday 13 March, 2019 (4-5.30pm) |
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PRE-RECORDED
Support for the conduct and administration of the 9-1 International GCSE speaking test: Chinese, French, German, Spanish
This session includes an overview of the different tasks, topics, timings and key requirements of the speaking paper and considers the conduct and administration
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March, 2019 |
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COMPLETED
Lessons learnt: 9-1 GCSE speaking tests (summer, 2019)
This briefing identifies key areas for improvement and considers marking principles, admininstration and, of course, good practice.
This session supports content produced in the Paper 2 examiner reports, centre communications and linked training.
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Tuesday 17 September, 2019 4-5pm |
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COMPLETED
Preparing for the speaking test: GCSE Gujarati
An online briefing was organised to support a network of Gujarati teachers in Leicester this January. The session was recorded so that it can be shared with other Gujarati teachers. |
Recorded session produced January 2020 | Access presentation and recording |
Please note that special video examiner feedback sessions will appear in the 'Teaching and Learning Materials' section on the following qualification pages:
GCSE French, GCSE German, GCSE Spanish
A level French, A level German, A level Spanish
Subject updates
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April 2024 Languages Update
Dear Colleagues,
I hope you have had a restful break and are ready for the summer term. As languages teachers you will likely be conducting speaking exams early on this term so I have made sure to include all the speaking exam support you may need at the very start of this update.
Please remember you can get in contact with all of your questions about Pearson Edexcel Languages qualifications. My contact details are at the bottom of this page.
Best wishes,
Rebecca Waker
Subject Advisor for Languages
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Speaking Windows for International Languages Qualifications - November 2024 and January 2025
As well as the summer series some of our International GCSE and A Level qualifications are available in November and January. Please see the speaking window dates below.