Association for Language Learning

What do the new GCSE results tell us about French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 and Spanish? 🇪🇸

Join us ALL London for a special GCSE languages webinar 'Exploring the results in the new GCSEs in French, German and Spanish'.

📅 Thursday 27 August 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 pm (GMT+1)
💻 Online

A chance to explore the results, consider what they mean for language teaching and learning, and hear insights into the new GCSE landscape.

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-the-results-in-the-new-gcses-in-french-german-and-spanish-tickets-1998387491783

This year saw the first exams of the new GCSEs in French, German and Spanish. ALL has been closely involved throughout the whole process, working with DfE, Ofqual, the exam boards and other organisations to ensure that the change was successful and of benefit to pupils.

The good news is that there has been a smooth transition from the previous specification to the new one. In overall terms there has been a small but noticeable increase in the percentages getting the key grades (9, 7, 4, 1) showing how teachers and pupils have worked hard on getting to grips with the new specification.

Read our statement in full here: https://www.all-languages.org.uk/news-2/

🎓 Wishing every success to all GCSE language students! 🌍📚

We hope you feel proud of all the hard work, dedication and commitment that has brought you to this moment.

Languages open doors to new opportunities, cultures and experiences. 🌍✨

A huge thank you to all the teachers, families and everyone who has supported students throughout their language learning journey. ❤️

🎉 A huge congratulations to everyone receiving their A Level languages results this week! Your hard work, commitment and enthusiasm for languages deserve to be celebrated.

🌟 Wishing you every success for the next exciting chapter!

🌍 Languages connect us to new cultures, new opportunities and people around the world. At ALL, we’ll continue championing language education and supporting policies that ensure every learner has the opportunity to experience those benefits.
https://www.all-languages.org.uk/news-2/

🎉 Congratulations to all language A level students receiving their results today! 🎉

You’ve worked hard, shown dedication and commitment, and today is a moment to celebrate your achievements. 👏📚

Whether you’re heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, entering the world of work or taking your next exciting step, we wish you every success for the future! 🌟

Languages open doors, create opportunities and connect us to the world. 🌍💬

Well done and enjoy celebrating your results! 🎓🥳

We are delighted to be recognised by Darren Paffey MP as one of the many organisations supporting the promotion and protection of language education across the UK.

Lots of great support and discussion this week about promoting and protecting the teaching and studying of languages education. A few of you have asked how you can support my cross-party work in this… | Darren Paffey MP | 14 comments Lots of great support and discussion this week about promoting and protecting the teaching and studying of languages education. A few of you have asked how you can support my cross-party work in this area. 👇 As a starting point, if you're not one of my constituents, please write to your MP and as...

Today is National Thank a Teacher Day, an annual celebration of teachers and support staff across early years settings, schools and colleges. https://thankateacher.co.uk/

✨ A huge thank you to you all for being languages teachers who open hearts and minds to the wider world and the languages, cultures, people and places within it.

✨ Thank you for weaving the golden threads of curiosity, creativity, joy, acceptance, resilience, tolerance and fun through the range of activities you plan and engage learners with both inside and outside of classrooms.

✨ Thank you for using multilingual play, song, music, art, drama, puppetry, roleplay, storytelling and film to bring the outside world into their reality.

Thank you for inspiring your learners every day to be proud learners and linguists, for taking them on school visits to wonderful places, for linking with partner schools in new and exciting places, for widening their horizons, for forging links and making connections with the languages spoken across the communities your schools and educational establishments serve, for celebrating diversity of language and cultures - thank you for being a languages teacher, trainee, languages assistant and teacher trainer. We appreciate all you are and all you do.

🇩🇪✨ Celebrating Language, Culture & Friendship! 🇬🇧✨

I was delighted to attend the Sommerfest der Deutschen Sprache 2026 hosted by German Ambassador Susanne Baumann at the German Ambassador’s Residence in London. 🏛️

The event celebrated the teaching and learning of German across the UK and highlighted the importance of strengthening cultural and educational ties between Germany and Britain.

A special highlight was the presentation of the German-British Friendship Award: Network Champion for German 🏆

We were also treated to an inspiring keynote speech from former England footballer Tony Woodcock ⚽, who spoke about the enduring ties and friendships between Germany and the UK.

It was fantastic to connect with so many passionate people dedicated to language learning, cultural exchange, and international friendship. 🤝🌍

Thank you to everyone who made this memorable celebration possible! 🎉

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✨ Join ALL London for our Annual June Event 2026! 🌍

As part of the London Festival of Languages 2026, we’re bringing together language educators, advocates and enthusiasts from every region for an inspiring morning packed with ideas, networking and celebration.

📍 The Grey Coat Hospital, Westminster (SW1P 2DY)
🚇 Just a 6-minute walk from Victoria or St James’s station

Register Here: http://tinyurl.com/alljuneevent26

🗓 Saturday 13 June 2026
⏰ 09:30–13:45

What to expect:
✨ Updates from ALL London & the London Festival of Languages
✨ Erasmus+ opportunities for schools and colleges
✨ A multilingual “Show & Tell” packed with ideas for competitions and quizzes
✨ Specialist strands for KS4 & Sixth Form, Primary & Transition, and Communities of Practice
✨ Language tasters in Arabic, Czech, Portuguese, Punjabi, Japanese and more
✨ Exhibition, networking, refreshments & raffle prizes

🎟 Early bird tickets available until 9 June 2026
💷 ALL members: £10
💷 First-time teachers in primary/supplementary schools: £1 admin fee only

Whether you’re local or travelling in, we’d love to welcome you. Please help us spread the word! 💬

👉 Full event details here: https://all-london.org.uk/all-events/the-all-london-june-event-2026/