Secondary English Language

A collection of short films for secondary schools exploring the various techniques used by the BBC to make the news for different audiences.

A collection of four short films about how to make a persuasive speech.

A collection of short clips exploring the Scots language.

Animated series following a cast of characters’ adventures and mishaps as they get to grips with grammatical terms.

In this collection, there are four videos which cover the topic of putting a point or idea across effectively, in addition to a clip about ways to analyse a text.

A series of short films where leading writers share their secrets of creative writing.

A classroom activity for students aged 11-14 studying English and their teachers - watch the inspiration videos to create a performance with a green theme and use upcycled props.

This series of short films explores the rules of punctuation with former Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyangany. The programmes take punctuation out of the classroom and into professional work environments to demonstrates the true relevance.