• a place where language teachers can share resources and materials that are relevant to language teaching methodology in general, the teaching of the lesser taught modern foreign languages (Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish) on the Irish curriculum in Irish post-primary schools, and the new languages that are spoken as home languages in Ireland
• information and opportunities in relation to language learning and teaching at post-primary level
• a platform for CPD and languages upskilling for modern foreign language teachers
• information and links to relevant research on foreign languages policy in Ireland, foreign languages needs in Ireland, and other relevant materials.

KEY ASSIGNMENTS

1. I made an Identity card for myself containing five pieces of information in my chosen language. I included the following headings and information:

1. Speaking in my chosen language, I recorded myself asking several other students about three things they like and three things they dislike in life.

1. I researched one aspect of my chosen country that I find interesting and presented my findings to the
2. class in English or Irish.

1. I recorded a role-play where I took an order and gave an order from a menu in my chosen language.

KEY ASSIGNMENTS

1. I role-played and recorded buying a train ticket in my chosen language

1. I researched and reported the organisation of a trip to my chosen country. This included information on passport requirements, cost of travel and flights

1. I made and recorded a phone call to book accommodation in my chosen language