The uTalk Language Games competition has begun!

I was so happy to connect with uTalk which provided the children at The Glasgow Academy with a new, meaningful and challenging way of engaging with languages. I would encourage language practitioners and students to engage with uTalk and all the wonderful possibilities it can offer. It was an enjoyable and enriching experience for all who took part.Miss Kaye SmithThe Glasgow Academy

uTalk has been a fantastic experience for my school. It was our first year competing and the children really embraced the challenge. The support from uTalk head office has been excellent. Looking forward to competing again next year!Ms C KennyTeacher of MFL, Highclare School, Birmingham

Our girls have relished the opportunity to learn new foreign languages and improve existing ones. The topics were diverse and presented in a dynamic and achievable way. We can’t wait for the next challenge to begin.Madame HennousPrep MFL teacher, Edgbaston High School for Girls, Birmingham

As a primary French specialist teacher who firmly believes in the importance of inspiring a love of languages at a young age, I was thrilled to discover "The Junior Language Challenge" a few years ago and I have encouraged my pupils to enter this competition ever since! My pupils always thoroughly enjoy the competition and it creates a real buzz around the school. The leaderboard adds a fun, competitive element which fuels their independent learning. Jane BirtwistleFrench teacher

The JLC is a great way to combine modern technology, fun games and purposeful language learning - our students have loved the range of languages, variety of topics and exciting challenging rounds.Emma SeatonMFL teacher, Bannockburn Primary School, London

Our students have joined Junior Language Challenge for three years now and we think this is a wonderful competition, not only because they have the chance to learn lots of different languages but also they develop language learning strategies that they can use in the future. Our students like it because they learn in a fun way, encourage independent learning and allows them to push themselves as far as they want.Fatima Villalba CarrascoTeacher of Spanish and French, Stonar School, Wiltshire

The uTalk Junior Languages Challenge is an excellent way for young children to learn and develop an interest in language learning. The interactive online learning resources are clear and motivating and the competitive element provides great challenge for all. This is a brilliant way to extend and inspire language learning in the primary school and certificates awarded provide a record of pupil achievement in this subject.Barbara-Ann JonesLiverpool College Prep School

My pupils thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Junior Language Challenge and found the points system very motivating. It has also really helped to build up their vocabulary and increase their interest in languages.Miss C TomlinsonMFL Coordinator, Lingfield Prep, Surrey

uTalk provided an excellent format for an intensive 3 week learn Italian Challenge for Y8. The element of competition really motivated them to see who could top the leaderboard. We had great fun and it inspired them.Mrs Sue ParkinHead of MFL, Yateley Manor School, Hampshire

My pupils have really enjoyed having the opportunity to learn different languages and having a challenge to really get their teeth into! It's also fun having a leaderboard so they can see how they are doing. We have been taking part in the challenge for a few years now and hope to continue again next year.Danielle LimpinnianFrench teacher, Alleyn’s School, London

As always our children greatly enjoyed being part of the Junior Language Challenge and relished the chance to learn languages they hadn’t encountered before.George WarwickThe Gleddings Prep School, Halifax

I love the uTalk language challenge and the opportunity it gives children to extend their language learning further beyond the classroom. The vocabulary games really motivate children to keep trying and improve their scores, plus it encourages some healthy competition amongst their peers!Viki AndertonFrench teacher

We have all really enjoyed doing the uTalk Junior Language Challenge for the past five years. The pupils love the challenge of learning new languages independently and the leaderboard brings an element of fun as they try to catch up with each other. We will take part again next year for sure!Mrs Laetitia DaviesTeacher of French, Monmouth Boys’ Prep, Monmouthshire, Wales

Our pupils from years 3 to 6, thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Junior Language Challenge this year. It has been fun, engaging, challenging and it encourages language learners of all abilities to have a go. I would really recommend it!Mrs Jane GarfieldHead of Languages, Oakwood School, Chichester

My pupils have taken part in the annual challenge every year since its inception. It is a fabulous way for pupils to independently develop their linguistic skills whilst having fun. The dynamic leaderboard is a great motivator as is the fact that they can revisit areas to improve on previous scores. Each year when I launch the challenge there is a buzz of excitement and energy around the school and as the challenge progresses pupils run to greet me as I arrive each morning to tell me of their progress and success. Bring on uTalk 2020!Teresa StarkLanguages teacher, St Helen’s College, Harrow