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Elena Díaz

@teacherydiaz.bsky.social
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MFL HOD, Consultant, Research Lead, SLE. Teaching Leaders Fellow. Speaker. Author. Examiner. Interested in continuous learning and spreading the word.

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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
In case you didn’t have enough reasons to love Spanish football, here’s some more wholesome content of the male players paying their respects to the women’s team, which also won the world cup www.instagram.com/reel/DbEsgxe...
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
New free resource for Spanish teachers! I've shared a bank of Spanish vocabulary retrieval questions designed to develop vocabulary in context through meaningful retrieval practice. Perfect for Do Now tasks, homework, revision and low-stakes assessment. thinkingediaz.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/r...
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Ready-to-Use Spanish Retrieval Questions
A little while ago, I put together a bank of Spanish vocabulary retrieval questions for use in lessons. They’ve proved really useful, so I thought I’d share them more widely in case the…
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This arrived today 🤩 Amazing to see my name in print next to the names of people I admire so much!
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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Spain grants citizenship to descendants of civil war’s International Brigades
About 32,000 volunteered to fight Franco dictatorship, including 2,500 men and women from Britain and Ireland
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Exciting opportunity! 🎉 My school is looking for a new Head of MFL following my move to Advisor for United Learning. It’s an amazing place to work with brilliant colleagues + students. Highly recommend! 💫 🔗 www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
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Head of MFL, Northumberland - Tes Jobs
Bedlington Academy, United Kingdom
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Exciting news 🎉 From next year I’ll be joining @unitedlearning.bsky.social as MFL Advisor for the North. Proud to be taking on this role and really looking forward to working with an amazing team to champion languages! 🌍✨
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
A couple of simple and effective planning resources, perfect for teachers and heads of department thinkinged.etsy.com
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
5 tipos de test
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Fases de la lección perfecta
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
A fresh school year is around the corner 🍎 I’ve created planning tools & a teacher planner for secondary, perfect for staying organised, whether you’re in the classroom or leading a department. Check it out! 👉 www.etsy.com/shop/Thinkin...
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Just made a simple planning resource for long and short time planning for all your classes and put it on my Etsy shop: thinkinged.etsy.com
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Just published a super practical teacher planner designed with retrieval in mind. ✔️ Weekly and daily space for planning ✔️ Resources to keep organised ✔️ Retrieval section Simple, practical and made for busy teachers. thinkinged.etsy.com
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Just published a super practical teacher planner designed with retrieval in mind. ✔️ Weekly and daily space for planning ✔️ Resources to keep organised ✔️ Retrieval section Simple, practical and made for busy teachers. 📎 tes.com/teaching-res...
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Editable Languages Teacher Planner | A4 | 39 Weeks | Teaching Resources
A vibrant, editable teacher planner designed by a classroom teacher for real-life teaching! With 39 weeks of daily planning space, curriculum overviews, data trackin
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Now with a working link thinkingediaz.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/%...
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🎓 Supporting Year 12 Spanish: Summary Sentences Booklet ✍️
As part of my prep for the new academic year, I’ve put together a set of summary sentences designed specifically for next year’s Year 12 Spanish students. These concise, high-impact sentences are i…
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Two simple and versatile resources to bulk print before the summer
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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Consejería de Educación Reino Unido e Irlanda on X: "📣 The new posters from the “Español: A Million Reasons” series and the leaflets about our programmes and resources in the UK are now available! 🖨️ All materials are copyright-free and ready for download, printing and sharing. 👉🔗 https://t.co/8MYPhwqLeS @AccEducativaExt https://t.co/YPXyZiZkwj" / X
📣 The new posters from the “Español: A Million Reasons” series and the leaflets about our programmes and resources in the UK are now available! 🖨️ All materials are copyright-free and ready for download, printing and sharing. 👉🔗 https://t.co/8MYPhwqLeS @AccEducativaExt https://t.co/YPXyZiZkwj
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
When writing essays, “The more AI assistance was used, the less engaged key brain networks were – especially those involved in memory, attention and executive function. Another was that AI users retained less” observer.co.uk/news/science...
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Does AI make us dull? Students have answered that question
An MIT experiment shows exactly what happens to the brain when writing an essay with the help of AI – and without it
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
⭐️ NEW SPANISH RESOURCE BLOG ⭐️ thinkingediaz.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/p...
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Preparing for the Reading Aloud Task in GCSE Spanish
To help my Year 10 students prepare for the reading aloud section of the new GCSE Spanish speaking exam, I’ve translated this set of questions from AQA’s German and French reading aloud materials. …
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Helen Myers @helenmyers.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Teachers and HoDs are likely to be being asked to give grades for the Year 10 students taking the new GCSE in French, German and Spanish. This post aims to give some practical suggestions on how to do so. helenmyers.blogspot.com/2025/06/prac... #MFLBluesky
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Practical suggestions for grading your Year 10 students taking the new GCSE ML
It's the time of year when teachers ask questions on various fora about how to interpret assessment data and how to respond to management,...
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
thinkingediaz.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/%...
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🎓 Supporting Year 12 Spanish: Summary Sentences Booklet ✍️
As part of my prep for the new academic year, I’ve put together a set of summary sentences designed specifically for next year’s Year 12 Spanish students. These concise, high-impact sentences are i…
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
⭐️ NEW BLOG ⭐️ #mfltwitterati thinkingediaz.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/%...
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🎓 Supporting Year 12 Spanish: Summary Sentences Booklet ✍️
As part of my prep for the new academic year, I’ve put together a set of summary sentences designed specifically for next year’s Year 12 Spanish students. These concise, high-impact sentences are i…
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Just got these from a friend. Today's reminder that while technology is incredible, there's no substitute for a skilled language teacher! Some online translations definitely make for an interesting read. 😉 Grateful for the pros who get it right.
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Time to use the lesson that I planned for @AQA MFL with my lovely year 10s 🤩 Find it here: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/spa...
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Mr E @theniceman.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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Keeping Marking Simple in the Face of Complexity
Year 7 have been writing about food they like and don't like. This is another classic example of where the teacher's focus and the pupils' ...
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪 Teachers of French, Spanish, German & more – this is your chance to network, learn and plan for success. Book here 👇 🗓️ MFL Teacher Conference | York | 27 June 2025 #LanguageTeaching #EduEvents #TeacherCPD www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mfl-teache...
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MFL Teacher Conference -MFL Make The Grade
This conference empowers MFL leaders with skills to enhance language teaching, boost GCSE outcomes & build high-performing departments.
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This time tomorrow I’ll be in London getting ready for this. Super excited - if you’re there, come and say hello!
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Not long now! Will you join us? I’ll be talking about preparing for the new GCSE 🤩
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
🚀 Reignite your MFL leadership! A packed agenda, expert presenters and guided strategic planning await in York this 27 June. 🎟️ Limited spaces – book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mfl-teache...
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MFL Teacher Conference -MFL Make The Grade
This conference empowers MFL leaders with skills to enhance language teaching, boost GCSE outcomes & build high-performing departments.
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
🎤 Excited to be speaking at one of the 2025 Talleres de la Consejería 🇪🇸🇬🇧 – a brilliant opportunity for language teachers to connect, learn, and grow. ¡Nos vemos allí! 🔗 www.educacionfpydeportes.gob.es/reinounido/c...
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Talleres de español 2025 (Londres)
Talleres de español 2025 (Londres)
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
An absolute privilege to work with @AQA and their fantastic MFL team. I wasn’t expecting an email from them today, so it was a wonderful surprise—and a reminder of the incredible work they do for teachers and students alike. Grateful to be a part of it! #MFLbluesky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
How to know if a word is in the GCSE vocab list: www.multilingprofiler.net
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
An oldie but a goodie: making gap fills in seconds
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Exciting news! The first sample lesson plan for the new AQA GCSE Spanish specification is now live. I had the privilege of writing it and hope it’s useful for teachers preparing for the changes. Take a look here: 📖✨ www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/spa...
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AQA | Spanish | GCSE | GCSE Spanish
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stevenfawkes.bsky.social @stevenfawkes.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
ALL Subject Leaders Forum (Language teachers) Wednesday 5th. March from 19h00 on Zoom Crista Hazell will lead the session on team building, and supercharging your CPD. This event is reserved to ALL members. Booking: tinyurl.com/LeadersMarch25
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ALL: Subject Leaders' Forum
Wednesday 5th. March 2025 from 19h00 on Zoom This form is for ALL Members who are Subject or Curriculum Leaders to register for this free event hosted by ALL on Zoom The meeting will be hosted by Ca...
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Adam Lamb @senorcordero.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Very much looking forward to presenting in Manchester alongside amazing speakers. Tickets: www.ttradio.org/teachers-tal...
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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
🎙️ Tune into the latest episode of the Speaking your Language podcast to hear @cristahazell.bsky.social discuss the importance of primary #MFL & Home, Heritage and Community #languages: buff.ly/3ZAZTQH 📘 Check out Crista's book #ITonMFL: buff.ly/42eIUW6
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Episode 7: Crista Hazell – The Teacher of teachers
Speaking your Language · Episode
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Really looking forward to working with @linguascope.com and the amazing @cristahazell.bsky.social Hopefully see you there! As always, lots of practical ideas 🤩
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Clare Seccombe @clareseccombe.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
My favourite activity at the moment: children can see the 10 words we are working on. I say 9 of them randomly, then they have to tell me which one I didn't say. Always goes well and they get to hear the vocab lots of times. Helps to prepare in advance 👍. #mflbluesky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
To all the teachers heading back tomorrow: You’ve got this! 💪 Take a deep breath, grab that coffee, and remember how incredible you are. Here’s to a great start to the term! 🌟
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
🌟 Here’s today’s #NewTeacherNuggets! 🌟
A bite-sized boost for MFL trainee and new teachers to help you thrive in the classroom. Follow along for more daily tips! #NewTeacherNuggets #MFLTwitterati #MFLBlueSky
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Elena Díaz @teacherydiaz.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
End-of-unit recap with a twist! 📝✨ Ask students to draw a line down their page and note key words from translations they'd like to remember. At the end, they swap and test each other on those words for a fun, collaborative review! 💡📚 #mfltwitterati #BlueSkyMFL
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