Driving improvement in Language teaching
Evidence-informed CPD that transforms MFL classrooms, builds student confidence, and supports busy teachers
Teaching languages can often feel like an uphill battle. Students can lack confidence, workload can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to know which strategies will genuinely make a difference.
That’s where I can help.
I work with MFL teachers and departments to deliver high-quality, practical CPD that leads to real improvements in the classroom -without adding to workload.
What I Offer
I provide CPD that helps MFL departments to:
Build students’ confidence in speaking and spontaneous communication
Improve long-term retention of vocabulary and structures
Embed retrieval practice that actually works in language learning
Reduce workload through efficient, high-impact strategies
All sessions are:
Practical and classroom-focused
Grounded in research
Designed for immediate implementation
Tailored CPD for Your Department
You’ll find a range of CPD options on this site, all of which can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your school.
If you’re working on a particular priority, I’m always happy to design sessions that align closely with your context and goals.
👉 Book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your department’s needs
Jonathan Mumford
Teacher, trainer, lecturer, examiner
What You Can Expect
My aim is simple: to deliver CPD that is engaging, relevant, and genuinely useful.
Teachers consistently tell me that sessions are:
Clear and practical
Full of ideas they can use immediately
Energising and motivating
What Schools Say
“Many thanks for coming along and being so inspirational - you had to see the buzz in the office after your CPD session!”
Kingsbury High School, London
“Jonathan is an extremely knowledgeable and engaging deliverer of CPD. He combines his humour with this wealth of experience in the MFL classroom. His CPD sessions are evidenced-based, practical and easily transferable to a classroom scenario, and most importantly enjoyable.”
National Modern Languages SCITT
“We were all really appreciative of your energy and all your amazing ideas - I left inspired to enact some straightaway!”
Chiswick School, London
Supporting the MFL Community
I also run Language Links, a growing network of over 400 MFL teachers who share ideas, strategies, and support.
Alongside this, I provide a range of free resources to support teachers in the classroom.
👉 Explore resources and join the network
Get in Touch
If you’re looking to improve outcomes, support your team, and bring fresh energy into your MFL department:
👉 Book a free consultation or get in touch to discuss your CPD needs
Thanks for visiting my site
Jonathan
Additional work
Substack Blog
I enjoy writing about teaching and learning. Here you will find my blog which covers issues such as advice for ECTs, curriculum change and using humour in the classroom.
Upcoming events
This section contains information regarding future events where I am scheduled to deliver training, be it online or in person. This could be my own CPD or a collaboration with other trainers.
Language Links
I lead a Language Teaching Network with a focus on improving Language teaching to inspire a new generation of linguists. Engaging and innovative teaching approaches which enthuse students are at the heart of what we do. So too is building up a strong, supportive and collaborative network of language teachers across the region. If you’re interested in joining , please get in touch.
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