Will Lloyd Beyond the Quick Fix: Creating Language Momentum.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are your primary language lessons a fragile house of cards? If the lead teacher leaves, does the provision collapse? In this episode, Will Marks sits down with Will Lloyd, director of the Primary Languages Network, to discuss how schools can move from 'here-today-gone-tomorrow' quick fixes to sustainable, embedded language culture. We dive deep into the 'momentum method,' a five-step framework designed to stabilize foundations, upskill non-specialist teachers, and create a shared responsibility model across the staffroom. Will Lloyd explains why honesty about teacher anxiety is the most effective starting point for any school, how we can effectively bridge the gap between primary and secondary, and why we should stop obsessing over elite-level delivery in favour of consistent, confident communication. If you are a language coordinator looking for practical, long-term strategies that don't burn out your staff, this is an essential listen. Will also mentions the ELLiE study (Early Language Learning in Europe): https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/publications/case-studies-insights-and-research/ellie-early-language-learning-europe