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Madame Massé FCCT

@madamemasse.bsky.social
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Team #mflbluesky | MFL teacher, French and Spanish | Independent consultant for secondary #MFL | #Coaching and #Mentoring | CPD | www.madamemasse.com

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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Translation is often one of the most challenging skills to teach and one many of us were never trained to teach explicitly. In this webinar, I will share how to scaffold effectively, build confidence and make translation more purposeful, engaging, and effective. www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-t...
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Teaching translation at A-Level
Principles, Skills and Classroom Practice.
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
This is what it looks like in my mind, not a brick wall with cement but flexible grains integrated together.
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Richard Nicholls @richardnicholls.net · 27/04/2026
Monday Motivation! Confidence isn’t walking into a room thinking you’re better than everyone, it’s walking in and not having to compare yourself to anyone at all.
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Mr E @theniceman.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
ebacc 1. You would hope schools that made languages compulsory for some or all pupils did so because they believed it was valuable for their pupils. Not to chase a performance measure.
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Crista Hazell @cristahazell.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
I am so excited that @madamemasse.bsky.social will be kicking off her 3rd #linguascope at 7pm today!! Thereis still time to register should you wish to be inspired! #mflibluesky #blueskymfl #mfltwitterati Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... but be quick!
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
After over six months of thinking, building, rewriting, doubting… and finally finding the courage, I’ve published my website: www.madamemasse.com I wanted this space to feel refreshing and minimalist. If you’re a language teacher, I’d love for you to explore, reflect, and take what’s useful for you.
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madamemasse.com | Enhance Teaching Now — Get Inspired
Discover minimalist teaching principles, resources, and professional development to enhance language education and create effective, engaging classrooms.
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Working on my plan for The Language Show presentation. Sunday 16th November, 1.15pm #thelanguageshow
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Crista Hazell @cristahazell.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
@madamemasse.bsky.social sharing her expertise on #alevel languages in tonight's @linguascope.com webinar right now #mflbluesky #bluesky #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
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Crista Hazell @cristahazell.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Tuesday 7pm = @linguascope.com webinar time with @madamemasse.bsky.social coming back to deliver another webinar about #alevel 10 strong techniques for teaching languages #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat #edubluesky #blueskyedu to attend please register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Crista Hazell @cristahazell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Tuesday 23rd September at 7pm (GMT)= @linguascope.com webinar time with @madamemasse.bsky.social sharing 10 strong techniques for teaching languages at A-Level #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat #mflbluesky #blueskyedu #mflteacher #linguascopewebinars #alevel #languages Register here bit.ly/4mIunJq
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Provide personalised praise and feedback. Share what you noticed, why you are saying “Well done!”. Create a culture of celebration and high standards.
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Back for more! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Boredom is the birthplace of creativity (Full blog on Instagram) Happy time off fellow teachers, when we give ourselves permission to do nothing, we make room for everything else 🙏🏽
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Be comfortable with silence after asking a question. Students are processing, rehearsing, or building confidence. Offer a choice, scaffold, rephrase, re-explain. Come back to students who have struggled. Give them a chance to shine later in the lesson.
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Come and join me and @linguascope.com for a free webinar on #alevelfrench. We’ll talk about autonomy, essay writing, confidence in speaking, teaching translation, summary techniques and many more 👌 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Stunning views from the Spanish Pyrenees! ⛰️
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Registration now opened for the last Linguascope Webinar of the school year! And it’s on A-Level French! Whether you are new to teaching a-level French or an experienced teacher, join the conversation and register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Crista Hazell @cristahazell.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Tuesday 8th July 7-8pm = the last @linguascope.com webinar of 2024-25 before a summer break & the wonderful @madamemasse.bsky.social shall be joining us. If you teach #Alevel #French then this is the webinar for you. To join us please register here: bit.ly/3T9PreM #mfltwitterati #mflchat #langchat
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Another powerful day of thought provoking discussions around teaching vocab and grammar yesterday with an MFL team. Time to write the report and create personalised resources for the team to support their journey of developing speaking skills. #mfl #mflteaching #mflspeaking
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
When you focus on #modelling you help visualise the process, you give a strong starting point and you keep students active and engaged. #mflbluesky #langchat #teachersoflanguages #languages
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
When you use the #targetlanguage, you naturally filter your instructions into clear, simple familiar phrases for students. You build their confidence and support their cognitive load. #mflbluesky #languageteachers #edusky #langchat #mfl #teachersoflanguages #languages
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
When you use the #targetlanguage, you naturally filter your instructions into clear, simple familiar phrases for students. You build their confidence and support their cognitive load. #mflbluesky #languageteachers #edusky #langchat #mfl #teachersoflanguages #languages
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
I'm running this webinar about adaptive teaching on 18th June. Pay what you can to attend. Hope you can join me. Please repost. Thank you! 🙏🏻 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
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The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley
Sue Cowley shares ideas about adaptive teaching and offers a range of practical strategies for creating an inclusive classroom
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
💬 What’s the one thing that made your A-Level students more independent this year? For me, it’s heavy modelling. More anticipating 👉 less reacting, correcting and adjusting. Curious to hear how you build autonomy in your A-Level classroom. 👇 #MFLbluesky #FrenchAlevel #TeamMFL
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
So much life inspiration at @sxsw London today. Energising, vibrant, human and lots of food for thought. #creativemind #sxsw #bebold
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Celebrating this special achievement 😇 Thank you @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
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Hannah Pinkham @hannahpinkham.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
🌟 We are really proud of the diverse cultures represented in our #Spanish booklets, but to hear that, as a result of reading these texts, some exceptional Y10s have requested a "trial A Level Spanish lesson" is *chef's kiss* 🌟 #edi #mflbluesky
Text in Spanish & English about Romani culture in SpainText in English and Spanish about the Basque country in SpainText in Spanish and English about the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo in ArgentinaText in Spanish and English about indigenous communities in Peru
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Silvia Bastow FCCT @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Yes, thank you. I have recommended you for the show 😊
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Amazing time on @ttradioofficial.bsky.social talking about the value of Language Assistants with @mrdlester.bsky.social and the panel, very inspiring stories! I wrote a guest blog post last year on @fraubastowmfl.bsky.social 's website, for ideas on how to use/support LAs. All links in comments :)
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
I'm delighted to be a guest on the show @ttradioofficial.bsky.social and contribute to the discussion on The Impact and Value of Hosting Modern Language Assistants in UK Schools. Wednesday 02/04 6pm @britishcouncil.bsky.social #MFLbluesky #LanguageLearning #MFL youtube.com/live/ZSGoPiz...
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
A lot of fun practising role play conversations for GCSE French. Never too old to play and imagine conversations! Directions ✅ Reporting issue at the police station ✅ Ordering food at the market ✅ True or false listening: “Dans ma ville, il y a…” ✅ #creativeteaching #mfl #languages
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Practise listening in a meaningful way. 🏆Don't use tasks in an isolated way. ⛳Check your script, include elements from the 🎧 task in your starter. 🥇Plan for scaffolded pre-🎧 tasks 🔜 success. 🎪Get students to anticipate the story before they start 🎧. #mflbluesky #languages #mfl #listening
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Ça me paraît incroyable que la justice doive intervenir et que ça ne leur vient pas à l’esprit de le faire eux-même! Ils ont 3 mois pour le renommer. 🫢🤔
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
🏆 An impressive 315 people registered for my webinar on listening skills. Thank you so much for all the feedback and for getting in touch! 🙏 If you've not yet watched the recording, check out the reviews and make sure you don't forget about it :) 🙌 #mflbluesky #languagelearning #mfl
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Wendy Adeniji @wendyadeniji.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Really looking forward to hosting this FREE webinar on listening in MFL with @madamemasse.bsky.social 7-8pm Wed 29 January. Register to receive the recording even if you can’t attend! www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-...
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Listening is everything but a passive skill!
Join us for a webinar packed with strategies to create a strong approach to teaching listening.
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Wendy Adeniji @wendyadeniji.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Check out my latest post on LinkedIn - it's a guest post about listening skills in MFL by @madamemasse.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/wendy-...
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Wendy Adeniji on LinkedIn: Developing students' listening skills - a guest post from Marie…
Developing students' listening skills - a guest post from Marie Massé Often described as a passive skill, I have always found listening intimidating. Almost…
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Essex and Thames SCITT Teacher Training @etscitt.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
We know Blue Monday is bogus, but we all need to be aware of our mental health and learn when to take a break. #bluemonday
50 ways to take a break
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Languages Direct @languages-direct.com · 17/01/2025
Regional accent stereotype concern raised by study buff.ly/3WlEIQt #langsky
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Cambridge study raises concern about regional accents stereotypes
Perceptions of accents could affect the way people are treated in the legal system, say researchers.
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
I've enjoyed reflecting on listening as a skill, with all its challenges and what we can do as learners/ teachers to overcome these challenges, as I prepare for my upcoming webinar on listening skills with @wendyadeniji.bsky.social. I'm very excited that over 130 teachers have signed up so far 🙏
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Essex and Thames SCITT Teacher Training @etscitt.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Join the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training Providers for our annual Mentor Conference. Register here: bit.ly/40esHgT #traintoteach #getintoteaching #itt #ite #mentoring
Join the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training Providers for our annual Mentor Conference:

- Discuss the changing landscape of ITT and mentorship 
- Address the challenges and barriers faced by trainees and mentors
- Explore practical approaches to support wellbeing and resilience
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Wendy Adeniji @wendyadeniji.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
I’ve had a little preview - this will be a fantastic webinar 😊
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Very excited to be presenting this #webinar with @wendyadeniji.bsky.social on #listening skills in #MFL on the 29/01. As a #language learner, listening has always been challenging, I find it to be everything but a passive skill! 😬 Sign up here 👇 #MFLBluesky www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-...
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Listening is everything but a passive skill!
Join us for a webinar packed with strategies to create a strong approach to teaching listening.
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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️ @gemmaclark.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I absolutely love this story. Some nursery kids in Glasgow were scared after a break in so staff colluded with local police to “arrest” The Grinch. The kids even helped catch him 💚 www.bbc.com/news/article...
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How a Glasgow nursery 'arrested' the Grinch
Dr Seuss's famous Christmas-hating character was arrested days after a break-in at an early years centre
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Hand made present 🎁 for a family member- book lover 📚 Books from charity shops, all related to the person’s interests and experiences 🎄 #booklovers #handmadegifts
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Finished my recordings for @wendyadeniji.bsky.social I definitely got better and it was a fun experience. Awkward to listen back (Who likes listening to their own voice?!) but Wendy said I’ve got a lovely voice! Can’t wait to see the final product, over to Wendy for editing now 👍🎧 #mflbluesky
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Madame Massé FCCT @madamemasse.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Taking an exam as part of the Professional knowledge award with @collegeofteaching.bsky.social and the teacher in the video extract is a former colleague and the class was then my form. What are the odds! Felt strange providing feedback! 😂
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Jess Phillips @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
If I was picking person of the year, without a shadow of a doubt, it would be Gisele Pelicot. She has and will change things around the world.
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Steve Smith @spsmith45.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
France TV Info has a massive archive of news reports. For A-level, just choose very carefully for length, relevance and clarity. A good recommendation for independent listening. www.francetvinfo.fr/archives/
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Toutes les archives actualités de franceinfo : articles et vidéos publiés en 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Retrouvez toutes les archives de l’actualité franceinfo. En sélectionnant une date de votre choix, parcourez les actualités de l’année incluant tous les articles, vidéos et rubriques (Monde, Politique...
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
📢 AQA GCSE MFL teachers: The 2nd set of sample assessment materials (SAMS) for the new GCSEs is now on Centre Services, ready for Y11 mocks. Additional practice questions also available! Sample lesson plans coming spring 2025. I created the Spanish ones, so I hope they’re useful 🤩 #MFLBlueSky
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