The introduction of modern foreign languages to the primary school is quite a challenge to most schools but fortunately there are some good case studies, dictionaries, translators, sets of lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, flash cards and other resources online. There are also opportunities to develop your own skills with online lessons and chances to network with other teachers. Reviewed by Jim Merrett

Imagine a world where schoolchildren are contacting pupils in schools around the world through a totally safe, virtual environment, chatting about differences, sharing pictures, and posting opinions about stories they've read and written. Their teachers are making sure skills in literacy, numeracy, ICT and communication are being improved. The children are sharing ideas about how to live more healthy lifestyles. This Article illustrates how some of this is possible through the 101+ Club Project, supported by by the Oracle Education Foundation.

In this article Janice Staines presents some case studies demonstrating ways in which teachers have incorporated ICT into their Modern Foreign Language teaching.

Some suggestions for using talking word processors and Naace Big Book Maker to develop children's skills and confidence in MFL within the topic of 'Time'.

Kar2ouche is a commercially produced program that allows students to create imaginative animations with a full range of templates. Students can to add backgrounds, characters, voices and objects to support their multimedia projects.