Testimonials

Programme

"Language Magnet provides primary schools with an easy-to-follow KS2 language course for French that can be delivered by non-specialist teachers without compromising on quality. The curriculum is split into 12 modules (3 per year group) and provides a comprehensive set of resources: teacher guides, module overviews, detailed lesson plans, presentations, activity sheets, assessment resources, games and more. The lesson plans are really easy to follow – they clearly set out which presentation slides or activities are required for each part of the session. The lesson presentations are excellent and, helpfully, include audio buttons beside each phrase for pronunciation support. The scheme offers very good value for money and is a fantastic solution for primary languages."

J. Coxhead, Deputy Head and Teach Primary Awards Judge 2019 

"Language Magnet has given our school a clear, well planned curriculum with easy to show progression and fantastic resources.  A primary school teacher's dream"

     R. Grey, Headteacher

"I've worked for many years as a language advisor myself so this is why, as a Headteacher, I am investing in Language Magnet. The scheme provides a strong framework for progression, not shying away from building key structures and developing grammar, enabling children to be creative with the language and become independent and spontaneous, which is crucial when learning a language."

L. Harvey, Headteacher and former National Language Advisor 

"I have never had children pick up French like they are. There's something about this programme that means they are able to pick it up easily."

L. Clayton, Year 5  Teacher 

Resources

 "Brilliant resources that are easy to use and work really well in consolidating children's learning. A great programme that really sets pupils up well for secondary school!"

 C. Kendall, Year 5 Teacher

“A fun, colourful and exciting way of learning French that all of my children enjoy. I am able to teach the language confidently and accurately, knowing I have all of the resources I need. The resources are clear, detailed and appealing for the children. They are really easy to use and understand and match the learning outcomes perfectly. Plans are very easy to follow and enable me to teach the lessons confidently. I would recommend this programme to any school.”

  C. MacInnes, Year 6 Teacher 

 “Language Magnet has enabled me to become much more confident in my delivery of French lessons. The resources are easy to use and the pictures are familiar and consistent throughout the modules and activity sheets. The planning is clear and easy to follow.”                          

A. Sullivan, Year 3 Teacher

 "The lessons are very enjoyable for both the children and myself. Lessons are well planned and the resources are easily available." 

R. Brown, Year 4 Teacher

“The Language Magnet resources are well designed to enable children of different language abilities to achieve well in every lesson. The presentations, in particular, are well thought out and designed to simplify masculine and feminine nouns and forms. The lesson plans are easy to follow and provide all the key teaching points that may crop up.”

G. Hawkins, Year 6 Teacher

“I have previously done some French teaching but have found this programme much more accessible with better resources and easy to follow lesson plans. My class has thoroughly enjoyed learning French and I have enjoyed teaching it and feel more confident.”

N. Randle, Year 6 Teacher

CPD Support

"Diana's CPD support is a magnificent resource to call upon in order to remove the difficulties of teaching an unfamiliar language. Having the opportunity to clarify pronunciation, vocabulary and grammatical issues with an expert is invaluable to primary school teachers."

G. Hawkins, Year 6 Teacher

“Language Magnet is a supportive programme that has really helped me to deliver French. I have felt supported and encouraged throughout delivering French lessons to my class and I am never afraid to ask a "silly" question!  I would definitely recommend."

N. Wilton, Year 4 Teacher  

“Excellent! Working alongside Diana has developed confidence levels in all staff for planning and teaching French. It has also developed my confidence in co-ordinating French."

L. Wright, MFL Co-ordinator

“As a student, the Language Magnet CPD has been great for my professional development and has been a great opportunity to extend and check my content knowledge and has helped me to evidence teaching standards."  

S. Muller, Student Teacher