Languagenut Primary Guided Course: A Complete, Ready-to-Teach French and Spanish Programme
Languagenut’s Primary Guided Course is a fully resourced digital language programme designed to help every teacher deliver effective French and Spanish lessons with confidence, regardless of their language background. Developed with language specialists and shaped around real classroom needs, the course provides the structure, resources and support teachers need to bring languages to life.
The Languagenut Primary Guided Course includes everything you need to deliver engaging French or Spanish lessons in Primary settings, with a clear, carefully sequenced progression that supports confident language development throughout the year.
- Half‑term units with fully resourced weekly lesson plans and front‑of‑class slides for every session
- Lessons covering all four key skills – reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Built‑in consolidation and revision weeks to reinforce key vocabulary, grammar and structures
- Cultural lessons exploring festivals and traditions in French and Spanish speaking countries
- Creative project lessons, from designing menus to producing cartoon strips
- Printable worksheets and activities for independent or collaborative work
- Integrated Languagenut games that reinforce vocabulary in fun, memorable ways
What Do Teachers Think of Languagenut’s Primary Guided Course?
“The Languagenut Primary Guided Course also gives non specialist teachers the confidence to teach an international language within their classrooms. The portal is easy to follow with lots of supportive resources. Would highly recommend signing up to this platform which offers very reasonable pricing packages and great support from the team at Languagenut!”
“The Languagenut Primary Guided Course offers a clear, consistent structure that works really well across different classrooms. Its accessibility features and flexible design mean all pupils can access the learning in a way that works for them, and the choice built into assignments supports our trust-wide UDL approach by giving pupils more ownership over how they engage.”
Whether you’re a confident linguist or completely new to language teaching, the course walks you through every stage so you can focus on supporting your pupils.
Designed for Real
Primary Classrooms
Designed for Real
Primary Classrooms
The Primary Guided Course is built with non‑specialist teachers firmly in mind. Teaching a language can feel daunting without subject‑specific training, so every lesson includes the support and guidance needed to teach with confidence.
- Weekly plans provide clear, step‑by‑step instructions
- Accessible explanations of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
- Embedded audio in front-of-class slides – ensuring pupils hear accurate, high‑quality language models throughout the lesson, so teachers don’t need model pronunciation themselves if they are unsure
- Consistent lesson structure makes teaching straightforward and purposeful
Whether you’re a confident linguist or completely new to language teaching, the course walks you through every stage so you can focus on supporting your pupils.
Flexible for
Every Classroom and Every Student
Flexibile for
Every Classroom and Every Student
The Primary Guided Course works seamlessly in any teaching environment:
- Ideal for front‑of‑class delivery, with fully-prepared slides featuring Languagenut games and embedded audio
- Every lesson plan includes a clear “no‑devices” option, with a printable activity or alternate task so you never need devices to teach effectively
- Differentiated worksheets, sentence builders and scaffolded tasks provide extra support where needed
- Extension activities offer additional challenge for confident learners
Wherever and however you teach, the course adapts to your classroom, ensuring every pupil can participate and succeed.
Together, these tools help teachers monitor learning to give pupils the foundations they need to grow into confident language learners.
Supporting Long-Term
Pupil Progress
Supporting Long-Term
Pupil Progress
The Primary Guided Course is designed to help pupils make steady, secure progress, with each lesson building purposefully on prior learning.
- Regular speaking practice to build confidence
- Frequent recycling of key vocabulary and structures
- Sentence‑building and grammar activities that help pupils move from word level to sentence level and beyond, developing the ability to manipulate language independently
To support long‑term progression and whole‑school consistency, the course also includes:
- Knowledge organisers summarising key vocabulary and structures
- Progression ladders to track development over time
- Detailed lesson plans with clear, achievable learning objectives
Together, these tools help teachers monitor learning to give pupils the foundations they need to grow into confident language learners.
A Ready-to-Teach Course
That Builds Confident Young Linguists
A Ready-to-Teach Course
That Builds Confident Young Linguists
Give your pupils the strongest possible start in their language learning journey. Explore the Primary Guided Course with a free trial or book in for a full demo and see how engaging and well‑supported Primary language teaching can be!
Languagenut Primary Guided Course: Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Primary Guided Course, including curriculum support, lesson planning, teacher workload, language progression, phonics, assessment and whole-class teaching.
Does the Primary Guided Course support primary language curricula across the UK?
The Primary Guided Course is flexible enough to support primary language curricula across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Schemes of work, weekly lessons and carefully sequenced French and Spanish content support vocabulary, phonics, speaking, listening, reading and writing, helping pupils make progress through a clearly planned programme of language learning.
Can non-specialist teachers teach primary languages with the Primary Guided Course?
The Primary Guided Course is designed with non-specialist teachers in mind. Step-by-step lesson plans, embedded audio, clear explanations and ready-made resources provide the support needed to teach French or Spanish confidently, regardless of previous language experience. Teacher notes include guidance on grammar, pronunciation, culture and lesson delivery, helping teachers build their own subject knowledge while supporting pupil progress.
Does the Primary Guided Course include ready-made lesson plans?
Every unit includes fully resourced weekly lesson plans and complete front-of-class slide decks, with everything needed to teach French and Spanish lessons from start to finish. Starter and retrieval activities, teaching notes, interactive tasks, printable resources and plenaries are all included, reducing preparation time and making lesson delivery straightforward for both specialist and non-specialist teachers.
How does the Primary Guided Course help reduce teacher workload?
The Primary Guided Course reduces teacher workload by providing everything needed to teach successful language lessons in one place. Ready-made lesson plans, classroom slides, worksheets, games and supporting resources minimise planning time and help teachers focus on delivering engaging lessons.
Can the Primary Guided Course be delivered without pupil devices?
The Primary Guided Course is designed to work in any classroom environment. Every lesson includes a no-devices option, with printable resources and alternative activities that ensure pupils can fully participate without needing individual technology.
How does the Primary Guided Course support progression in language learning?
The Primary Guided Course supports progression in French and Spanish through carefully sequenced lessons that build on prior learning. Regular revision, knowledge organisers, progression ladders and structured language practice help pupils develop confidence, make steady progress and build strong foundations for future language learning.
How does the Primary Guided Course help pupils develop speaking confidence?
The Primary Guided Course provides regular opportunities for pupils to hear, practise and use the target language. Embedded audio, speaking activities, pronunciation support and native-speaker audio help pupils develop confidence and accuracy while building fluency over time.
Does the Primary Guided Course include cultural learning?
The course includes dedicated cultural lessons exploring traditions, festivals, geography and everyday life in French- and Spanish-speaking countries. These lessons help pupils develop cultural awareness alongside their language skills.
How does the Primary Guided Course support assessment and evidence of progress?
The Primary Guided Course includes clear learning objectives, assessment opportunities and progression tools throughout the programme. Built-in retrieval activities, consolidation lessons and assessment tasks help teachers monitor learning and measure progress, while progression ladders support long-term tracking. This provides teachers and subject leaders with clear evidence of attainment and progress across the curriculum.
Can the Primary Guided Course be used for whole-class teaching?
The course is designed primarily for front-of-class delivery. Fully prepared slides, embedded audio, interactive activities and integrated Languagenut games help teachers deliver engaging lessons to the whole class with minimal preparation.
How does the Primary Guided Course support language phonics?
The Primary Guided Course includes dedicated phonics activities and pronunciation support to help pupils connect sounds with spelling patterns. Regular phonics practice, native-speaker audio and structured progression help pupils develop accurate pronunciation and confidence in speaking and reading French or Spanish.
