Resources
Resource Folder - Launch/Summary
On the 5th of July Capital L - the London Consortium of Routes into Languages launched a Resource Folder for language teachers. The folder contain summaries for 20 activities: from Active Languages - a cross curricular activity between languages and P.E., and Urdu Immersion Classes.
All the supporting resources will be available to download from this website shortly. Please bear with us while we make final amendments.
To download a copy of the Summary sheets, please click here.
To order a hard copy, please contact us on: routes@soas.ac.uk
Resource Folder - Supporting Resources
Here you will find all the supporting resources for the Capital L Resource Folder.
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Active Languages
Active Languages project provides schools with an opportunity to develop cross-curricular activities, between the Languages and PE departments with the aim of inspiring and enthusing young people. Projects are based on combining language learning with any form of physical activity. Active Languages has been developed in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust, London Metropolitan University and Dormers Wells High School.
Arsenal Double Club - Portuguese resources
The series of six lessons and football sessions engages students in studying Portuguese through an introductory course based on Arsenal Football Club. The delivery format is 45 minutes of class-based exercises using football-themed language materials provided, delivered by a languages teacher. This is followed by 45 minutes of football practice, using the target language - led by a qualified coach using the coach notes provided.
On completion of the programme, students are invited to the Emirates Stadium for a “Languages Day”.
For more infromation and to download the resources, go to the Double Club webiste here.
ATLAS - A Taste of Languages at School
Using the ATLAS website, which provides links to a range of language taster classes and information on languages and employment, students complete two quizzes, encouraging interest in a culture or language not normally taught in school. ATLAS has been developed by UCL CALT.
Brazilian Portuguese Workshop
This workshop introduces students to Brazilian culture and the Portuguese language through songs, videos and pictures. It includes a presentation on Brazil and Brazilian culture and an introduction to some basic vocabulary. Using role-plays, discussion, music, and a short film about capoeira, students explore the language and culture of Brazil.
Portuguese vocabulary hand-out
Creative Learning Skills for Language Learning
The Creative Skills in Learning Languages project developed out of collaboration between the Learning Advisors in SOAS who support students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and the Routes into Languages project. It recognises that students’ with SpLDs have a lot to offer young learners of languages. They have had to develop creative strategies for learning and also usually have a high level of motivation to succeed in order to overcome the impact of their learning difficulties. The model we use is that the school workshops are run by SOAS students who have a specific learning difficulty. The training is carried by ex SOAS students under the guidance of the Learning Advisors.
Digital Storytelling
Digital Storytelling promotes an alternative way of supporting language learning as well as the use of multimedia IT resources in schools in different contexts; in particular to support learner autonomy. Students narrate stories in the target language based on images, through animated presentations deveopled on computer software. This project was adapted for Capital L by LSE Language Centre.
Instructions for using Moviemaker
French on Film
Combining language use with discussion of film style and genre, this workshop uses the film Petits frères (1999) by Jacques Doillon to get students to think about the lives of young French people today and to make comparisons with their own experiences of being a teenager in the UK. The film provides and interesting focus for students to perfect their analysis, discussion, language and presentation skills.
French/English synopses and pre-screening worksheet
Japanese Anime Workshop
In this workshop, developed by SOAS student L. Treglia, students are introduced to Japanese language and culture through the world of Japanese animation - anime. Through film clips, discussion, and individual and group work, students develop their language and cultural awareness, as well as their drawing skills!
Language and Media Future Skills
In this full or half-day activity, which can be run in collaboration with a university media department or adapted for use in a school or college, students are offered a first-hand insight into how languages can provide a real advantage for those who wish to work in the media sector. This resource was developed in collaboration with the University of Westminster.
Languages and Tourism Future Skills
These workshops highlight progression within languages and demonstrate how language skills can be used within travel and tourism professions. They have been modelled on French and Spanish but can be adapted to any other language. Like the Language and Media sessions, they can be delivered in collaboration with a university, or adapted for the classroom. This resource was developed in collaboration with the University of Westminster.
Student Tourism Activity Pack - French
Student Tourism Activity Pack - Spanish
Language Leaders
Inspired by the Learning to Lead project, Language Leaders utilises pupil-to-pupil influence in order to encourage interest in languages across the entire school. A team of 15 students from across all year groups are recruited, selected, and trained to organise language related events and activities for the rest of the school. The Language Leaders plan a calendar of activities at the beginning of the project, and are then supported throughout by regular mentoring from 2 student ambassadors. Whilst raising the profile of language learning across the school, the project also provides students with an opportunity to develop key employability skills, like team work, oral and written communication skills, influencing and negotiating skills as well as experience of event organising.
Language Leaders Recruitment Presentation
Language Lecture Bites Project
This workshop, developed in collaboration with the Open University, is aimed at Year 9 pupils, giving them an introduction to what it would be like to study Spanish/French beyond school. The workshop includes a short online lecture by academics in their discipline area, and includes time for discussion and questions within the class.
The Real World of Languages DVD
The DVD promotes the value of language and cultural skills for careers to 14-19 year old students in London schools and colleges. It focuses on the importance of languages for Media, Creative Arts, Leisure and Tourism, Health and Business and includes a series of lively interviews on location with businesses and schools. Participants include BA, BBC, Bouygues, Hotel la Place, Newham Language Shop, UK Trade and Investment, VSI, a UCL student, Bishop Thomas Grant School, The Compton School and Hampton Community College. The DVD was produced for Capital L by Regional Language Network London and students from the University of Westminster’s School of Media, Art and Design.
The DVD is designed to be viewed as part of a presentation led by one of our specially trained language Ambassadors whose role it is to enlighten students on the benefits of language learning and show how this can impact their lives.
The Real World of Languages DVD
Quiz and Questionnaire Lesson Plan
Cultural Awareness Lesson Plan
Russian and Space Travel Workshop
This is a cross-curricular activity linking Languages and Science. It is an instructive but fun way of introducing students to the Russian alphabet, numbers and basic sentences whilst focusing on space travel. The workshop was developed by SOAS student K. Taranenko.
Spanish Karaoke
A karaoke workshop for learners of Spanish at all levels which helps improve language skills as part of a fun activity. The workshop consists of showing students videos of English versions of popular songs also sung in Spanish. Once the students are able to recognise the song and sing along to it, they are given a copy of the lyrics of the Spanish version. This workshop gives students the opportunity to develop their vocabulary and extend their knowledge of Spanish musical culture.
Spanish Language Café
The Spanish Language Café is based on a model successfully established by University of Southampton. Adaptable to any language, Language Cafés are a way to practise speaking other languages and share cultural interests. Capital L's Language Café is targeted at parents, giving them greater means to support their children's language learning process. The course also aims at raising awareness of the importance of learning another language.
Subtitling Science Documentaries
This workshop, aimed at Years 11 and 12, gives students a practical introduction to Scientific and Audiovisual Translation. During the session, students are introduced to a professional subtitling software package. After compiling information about a Spanish language film using online databases, students work independently translating a transcript from Spanish to English. They then add English subtitles based on their translation to the relevant section of the film and show this to the rest of the group. This workshop has been developed in collaboration with Imperial College.
Introduction to translation and subtitling
Talking to the World
This workshop consists of two activities focusing of the Olympic Games. Through presentations and related activities, students will get an opportunity to explore the importance of having language skills, as well as the impact that can be made by improved cultural awareness. Students will be able to express their knowledge through designing posters, carrying out web research and role plays using languages they are already studying, as well as languages that are new to them. This activity has been developed in collaboration with the Open University.
Activity and Information Handouts
Turkish Immersion Programme
This programme helps prepare mixed ability students for their GCSE Turkish exams through various written and spoken activities. The workshops are most beneficial when delivered within a university with Turkish-speaking tutors and Language Ambassadors in order to provide a rounded experience of language learning and progression, but can be equally successful within a school or community group setting. The workshops have been developed in collaboration with teachers of Turkish at SOAS.
Workshop Handouts (zipped folder)
Urdu Immersion Programme
This programme is aimed at students who are Urdu speakers but who have not attended any formal classes which could encourage them to take a GCSE in Urdu. The programme consists of language classes in the morning and group work in the afternoon, focusing on telling the time, days of the week and daily routines, and with some exploration of Urdu literature and music. Information is provided to students about studying languages at university as well as other language qualifications, supported by the first-hand experience of student ambassadors working with them during the programme.
Lesson Plan, Workshop Outlines and Timetable
History and Literature Resources
Summary Sheets Electronic version
To download extra copies of the Summary Sheets, please click here.
Language Ambassadors
Take a look below at some of our Language Ambassador profiles, with details about how their lives have been changed by languages!
