The 'Explicit teaching in languages' infographic summarises what explicit teaching looks like in languages and what happens in languages classrooms for each element.

Explicit teaching aligns with how students process, store and retrieve information. Every student should experience explicit teaching when learning is new or complex. This allows students to gain foundational skills and knowledge that they then can apply with greater independence.

The key elements of explicit teaching are:

• chunking and sequencing learning
  
• connecting learning
  
• sharing learning intentions
  
• sharing success criteria
  
• gradual release of responsibility
  
• using effective feedback
  
• checking for understanding
  
• using effective questioning.