TY Beginners’ Module: French
← Go Back This resource is part of the TY Beginners’ Modules series. Each module has a selection of tasks which you can choose from. They all include a topic overview, a task description, learning outcomes and the necessary resources. You can access it below.
TY Beginners’ Module: Italian
← Go Back This resource is part of the TY Beginners’ Modules series. Each module has a selection of tasks which you can choose from. They all include a topic overview, a task description, learning outcomes and the necessary resources. You can access it below.
TY Modules for Beginners: German
← Go Back This resource is part of the TY Beginners’ Modules series. Each module has a selection of tasks which you can choose from. They all include a topic overview, a task description, learning outcomes and the necessary resources. You can access it below.
TY Beginners’ Module: Spanish
← Go Back This resource is part of the TY Beginners’ Modules series. Each module has a selection of tasks which you can choose from. They all include a topic overview, a task description, learning outcomes and the necessary resources. You can access it below.
Junior Cycle Short Course in Russian Language and Culture
← Go Back Russian Junior Cycle Specification in Russian Language and Culture: Specification >> Junior Cycle Short Course in Russian Language and Culture: Assessment Guidelines >>
TY Modules for Beginners: Chinese
← Go Back This resource is part of the TY Beginners’ Modules series. Each module has a selection of tasks which you can choose from. They all include a topic overview, a task description, learning outcomes and the necessary resources. You can access it below.
Spotlight on Schools: CLIL in Transition Year French
← Go Back This edition of Spotlight on Schools highlights an innovative Transition Year French CLIL initiative that brings language learning beyond the traditional classroom. The cross-curricular approach integrates French with subject content, enabling students to engage with meaningful themes while developing their language skills in authentic contexts. By combining content, communication, cognition, and culture, […]
Using Mini Whiteboards in the MFL Classroom
← Go Back Mini whiteboards can be used in a wide range of ways in the language classroom. In this resource, you can find a practical list of ideas to help you make the most of them. You can download the resource by clicking here or explore it using the flipbook below. If you would […]
Spotlight on Schools: German Student Exchange
← Go Back This edition of Spotlight on Schools showcases a German student exchange developed by Skerries Community College. The programme enables students to experience daily life with partner families, participate in classes, and explore the local area while using German in authentic situations. The project shows how a carefully planned exchange can support language […]
Spotlight on Schools: Using Music and Rhythm in the MFL Classroom
← Go Back This edition of Spotlight on Schools demonstrates how music and rhythm can transform grammar learning in the Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) classroom. Students often find verb endings, agreements, and other grammar structures abstract and difficult to retain. By integrating rhythm, melody, and song, these concepts are embedded in memory through musical patterns, […]
AudioPen – Tutorial
← Go Back AudioPen is a simple, free app designed to refine and enhance your ideas. Once you register, AudioPen analyses your speech, reorganises it, and provides either a summary or a transcript (including correct punctuation). View or download the tutorial below. Return to the Digital Technologies – Tutorials page>>
Spotlight on Schools: A Pathway to Introducing a New Language in Schools
← Go Back In this edition of Spotlight on Schools, Killina Presentation Secondary School shares its journey to introducing Polish as a curricular subject in the school. Covering the project from initial planning to full curricular integration, this resource highlights practical steps for including lesser-taught languages, and provides inspiration for expanding language provision in diverse […]
20 Ways to Increase Uptake of MFLs in Your School
← Go Back This resource offers twenty tried-and-tested strategies to raise the profile of modern foreign languages (MFLs) in post-primary schools. Suggestions range from whole-school events to everyday classroom activities and are designed to inspire student interest and increase uptake of languages. Through flexible approaches that suit a variety of teaching contexts, this guide can […]
Spotlight on Schools: MFL Activities: Exploring EU Careers and Student Leadership
← Go Back In this edition of Spotlight on Schools, students at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School explore language learning applications for EU careers. Through interactive activities, students engage in career exploration, cultural exchanges, and leadership development, strengthening their linguistic skills while broadening their understanding of European opportunities. Learn more about this project below: <<View […]
Spotlight on Schools: Exploring Language and Culture Through Travel With LCAs
← Go Back In this edition of Spotlight on Schools, Merlin College’s LCA students plan a virtual trip to Spanish-speaking countries, combining language learning, cultural exploration, and digital literacy. This interdisciplinary project fosters teamwork, creativity, and global citizenship through hands-on, real-world tasks. Learn more about this project below: <<View our full Spotlight on Schools section […]