The Kate Languages Podcast

The Kate Languages Podcast

by Kate Languages
Education
Season 11
The Importance of Languages in a Divided World
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I discuss the ways in which I think language learning and teaching help us to bridge the divides in an increasingly polarised world. My arguments are based on the core principle of "it's just different, it's not bad or stupid", and that language learning can help us all to embrace this attitude more. From understanding how different cultures and histories are intertwined, to developing empathy for people from countries where different languages are spoken, to realising that the world is completely interconnected and we're all just humans at the end of the day... this episode is my attempt to showcase my passion and deep belief that learning and teaching languages can make us all more curious about the world around us, and more empathic to the individuals affected by global events. Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
S11 · E3
Feb 9, 2026
23:49
Is there still a demand for resources now that AI is so widely used?
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I talk about how I use AI to help me create teaching resources, but I'm also very candid about its limitations! My three main arguments are that AI is still quite time consuming, it can get it wrong and hallucinate quite a lot, plus people are craving more human contact at the moment, and want to know that there is a human behind the resources, not just a machine! Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
S11 · E2
Jan 26, 2026
26:34
The lessons I learnt from not moving house (and more reflections on 2025)
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. From not moving house, to the impulsive decision that cost me £20k, and how I'm having to learn to how to start from scratch again, this episode is an honest reflection of some of the things that didn't go so well in 2025. But it's not all doom and gloom! I've learnt some important lessons from these three things, and am looking ahead to 2026 with excitement and feeling ready to "connect" (my word of the year for this year)! Resources mentioned in the podcast include: The Kate Languages Blog - katelanguages.co.uk/blog The Teaching Beyond the Classroom Community - https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/Awp8xMhE/checkout French resources monthly subscriptions - https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/b6WkLC2h/checkout Spanish resources monthly subscriptions - https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/BwFgQS3Z/checkout German resources monthly subscriptions - https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/KSKB8T4e/checkout Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay
S11 · E1
Jan 12, 2026
35:16
Season 10
Building a career around family life
This podcast episode is the one I needed to hear 6 years ago, when I was pregnant with my son! I often see amazing women building incredible careers and I often want to ask them "but how do you fit it in around your family?!" So today, I'm giving my take on how I've built Kate Languages around my family, how the business and my working patterns have changed over the years, and how my child's sleep seems to have a huge impact on everything I do! Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay
S10 · E6
Nov 17, 2025
39:05
AQA GCSE Speaking Exams - All you need to know!
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I'm releasing the audio of a workshop I ran in August 2024 all about the AQA GCSE speaking exams. In this workshop, I went through the different elements of the speaking exams, looked at the differences between foundation and higher, and answered some great questions at the end. To get your hands on an exclusive bundle of my French, German and Spanish role-play and photo card workbooks, plus the video recording and PPT from this workshop, head to https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/ivxhLxfa/checkout Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
S10 · E5
Nov 3, 2025
43:58
Edexcel Speaking Exams - Everything you need to know!
In this episode of the Kate Languages Podcast, I'm releasing the audio of a workshop I ran in August 2024 all about the Edexcel GCSE speaking exams. In this workshop, I went through the different elements of the speaking exams, looked at the differences between foundation and higher, and answered some great questions at the end. To get your hands on an exclusive bundle of my French, German and Spanish role-play and picture task workbooks, plus the video recording and PPT from this workshop, head to https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/PKKFoXVN
S10 · E4
Oct 20, 2025
39:23
My 3 favourite MFL retrieval activities
In this episode of the Kate Languages podcast, I describe 3 of my favourite MFL retrieval activities - What do you already know?, the 54321 Quiz and Odd one out. For more details and for a couple more of my favourite retrieval activities, have a look at my free ebook. Download it here: https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/retrieval-ebook Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
S10 · E3
Oct 6, 2025
27:55
Knowing when (and how) to delegate as a teacher or education business owner
In today's episode, I answer a listener question all about delegating. Whether you're a classroom teacher, a head of subject/department, or an education business owner, there are lots of great tips in this episode for you! From knowing what to delegate, when is the right time to do it, how to communicate clearly with the person you're delegating to, and what to do when it feels like it would be quicker and easier to just do the work yourself, you'll definitely walk away from the episode with some actionable ideas that you can implement straight away. If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, you can do so here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemZ38HAWWc-zwkUKe4_cv1jpEMz7XgBkYO4JkuybPKw2Tzig/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110020917061763641000 As always, you can get in touch with my on social media - I'm Kate Languages on Facebook and Instagram, or if you're an education business owner (eg a tutor or resources seller), you can follow my new Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/iamkateclifton Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
S10 · E2
Sep 22, 2025
30:25
Q&A Episode 10
The Kate Languages Podcast is back! After a break of a few months, I'm so excited to be back this week with Season 10 of the podcast. This episode is a Q&A episode, with a bit of an update from me going into the new academic year, plus a couple of questions about the new GCSE speaking exams and my thoughts on using AI for my work. In the episode, I mentioned my Facebook group, which you can find here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1190841551916428/ If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, you can do so here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemZ38HAWWc-zwkUKe4_cv1jpEMz7XgBkYO4JkuybPKw2Tzig/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110020917061763641000 As always, you can get in touch with my on social media - I'm Kate Languages on Facebook and Instagram, or if you're an education business owner (eg a tutor or resources seller), you can follow my new Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/iamkateclifton Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
S10 · E1
Sep 8, 2025
37:09
Season 9
How to ace writing in MFL lessons
This episode is all about writing! Specifically, how to ensure your students are acing their writing in MFL lessons. Taken from my self-paced online course "Structuring an Outstanding MFL Lesson" (https://www.katelanguages.co.uk/offers/joEeNHLn/checkout), this episode outlines how to use a model answer as a basis for a writing task in a lesson. I also describe why it's so important to allow students to redraft their writing, and as always, I have some low-prep ideas for activities that you can do to help students to improve their writing skills immediately. Keep an eye on my social media (I'm @katelanguages on Instagram and Facebook) for details of my workshop about writing, delivered by the fabulous Abbie Stratford (@whynotlanguages_ on Instagram)! Music is by Coma Media from Pixabay.
S9 · E6
Mar 24, 2025
23:56
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