Frequently Asked Questions

Primary French and Spanish Courses

How does the course show progression?

The Language Magnet Primary French and Spanish courses are both modular courses, with each module building on the previous ones, recycling vocabulary, grammar and language structures and then developing them further at various points in the course. Both courses are fully differentiated to support all ability levels. Students make significant progression each module, which is measured with clearly defined assessments and assessment criteria for marking. Students can also track their own progression through the course with self-assessment pupil trackers, which also show how much support individuals have had with accessing the language. The "expected achievement" level of both courses is proven to enable pupils to reach a standard equivalent to halfway through current Year 8 (UK) or 7th Grade (USA) level of MFL education, if all the modules are completed in one language. If two languages are taught, then the students' progression will reflect the restricted amount of learning time.

Is this suitable for schools outside the UK?

Yes absolutely, this course is suitable internationally for foundational French and Spanish, aimed at young learners in primary or elementary education. Although perfectly designed for the 7 to 11 age range, the course can also be used to fast track or fill in missing foundational language for students aged 12 and 13. Lesson plans and vocabulary meanings are in English.

Is this suitable for homeschooling?

Yes. The current version of the Language Magnet Primary French and Spanish Courses is designed for schools. The homeschooling version is being launched this spring. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep informed of developments.

Is there provision for KS1 and Nursery?

Yes. There is a Key Stage 1 programme of topics available for younger learners aged 5 to 7 in both French and Spanish, plus an Early Years programme of topics for 3 and 4 year olds. The content for younger learners dovetails perfectly with the main primary courses, enabling seamless progression and a head start with the main programme.

Language Magnet Portal

How can I get more CPD training?

Empowering teachers to deliver high quality foreign language education is the heart of Language Magnet's mission. We provide clear onboarding webinar training on the first Wednesday of every month for any school that has signed up to our subscription service to enable teachers to get up and running confidently with the portal. We also provide specific webinar training for the French and Spanish courses twice a month, one for each language. The French training is usually the second Wednesday of the month and Spanish is usually the fourth Wednesday of the month. The live webinars allow for teacher Q and A sessions via a live chatbox and they are recorded and made available on the portal. The webinar and topics to be covered will be advertised on the portal in the "Upcoming Classes" section.

What do I do if there is a problem with my login or portal access?

In the unlikely event that you are unable to login to your language portal, please first check that you have entered your login details correctly and that your school subscription has not run out. You will be able to reset your password if you have forgotten it. If the problem is not solved, email us directly for support at diana@languagemagnet.com

Can students use the portal at home?

No, the portal is intended for teacher use. The portal provides a curriculum for teachers to use as a tool for delivering high quality French or Spanish within the classroom. Teachers will be able to access the portal from home using their school login details. Currently, we do not provide student logins or self-directed learning.

Language Magnet Subscription

Does the subscription auto-renew?

Yes. Your annual subscription to Language Magnet is recurring. You can choose to unsubscribe at the end of your subscription period by emailing before the renewal date. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before your renewal date, which will be sent to the email you used for payment.

Can my school upgrade its subscription from one language to two languages?

Yes. Please email us if you wish to upgrade to two languages at diana@languagemagnet.com

Can I switch languages during my subscription period?

No. You would need to upgrade to the two languages option. Please email us if you wish to add a second language after your subscription has started.

How do I cancel my school's subscription?

You have the right to cancel your subscription within 14 days of purchase with full refund. You can either cancel via your school's Payment Account in the portal or you can contact us directly.