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The RiPL network investigates and reports on the learning of languages in primary classrooms.

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Discovering primary languages

The RiPL network is a group of researchers, practising teachers, teacher educators and policy makers interested in Research in Primary Languages. The teaching and learning of foreign languages in English state primary schools has been a compulsory part of the curriculum for all children at Key Stage 2 since September 2014. But context really does play an important part, and a one-size national curriculum, however worthy in intention, is not always easy to teach! Here we explore issues, gather and share ideas, discuss and evaluate with the aim of supporting and improving foreign language teaching.

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This White Paper is the outcome of the RiPL Primary Languages Policy Summit, which took place on Friday 23rd November 2018 at the British Academy in London.

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White Paper special: Storm Freya blows in the winds of change for language learning

Anyone following the media can’t have failed to notice the recent storm around language learning and teaching in schools. First came the?BBC investigation in February showing sharp drops in German and French being studied in schools.

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    Want to learn more about digital stories & multimodal approaches for the #primarymfl classroom, including a free phonics app? Get involved with #DELTEA ☕️
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    ☕️ JOIN US! ☕️
    Are you a state school #primarymfl teacher in England or Scotland? Does your school teach French or Spanish to Year 5/P6 pupils?
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    RESEARCH NEWS – Professor @SuzanneJaneGrah and Dr. @AnthonyPZhang – both of @UniofReading Institute of Education – are part of a new @ESRC-funded research project exploring digital development for primary foreign language teachers:
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