# aloud (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover aloud. Page: Feed: --- ## [RAR #285: Becoming a Book Woman with Caroline Starr Rose](https://readaloudrevival.com/becoming-a-book-woman) _2026-08-06 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ Books are so much more than just a collection of words. They are lanterns that illuminate our lives in so many incredible ways. Today, I want to share a story with you about a group of women who also believed in the power of books to transform lives. So much so, that they were willing to endure quite a lot of hardship to get books into the hands of people who otherwise wouldn’t have had access to… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/6d07c1d2/941b4280.mp3) ## [11. The four uses of the Greek aorist tense](https://greekincommon.substack.com/p/11-the-four-uses-of-the-greek-aorist) _2026-08-04 · Anna Brotherson · In Common_ Listen now | Anna Brotherson reads aloud her Substack article, The Four Uses of the Greek Aorist Tense. This is the eleventh episode in the series analysing Koine Greek linguistics. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209747308/38743d5b787b188d8d5a6aa7ccbfd339.mp3) ## [RAR #284: Finding Rest in the Mess (Circle With Sarah Sneak Peek)](https://readaloudrevival.com/finding-rest-in-the-mess) _2026-07-23 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ How long is your to-do list? What if you added in all the extra shoulds and supposed-tos that you are in your head but you don’t even write down because that would be too overwhelming? How long is it then? It might feel a little cliché to talk about how busy we are. But I think it’s helpful to acknowledge that most of us are at least a little bit (or more) fried. So why do we do this to ourselves?… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/caf5606c/a39ac7ca.mp3) ## [#53 The case for a three-year Key Stage 3](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/53-the-case-for-a-three-year-key) _2026-07-10 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary and trust leaders on the case for a three-year Key Stage 3. ## [RAR #283: Our Favorite Reads for Forming Virtue in Our Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/books-forming-virtue) _2026-07-09 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, we’ve been asked more times than I can count to create virtue-based book lists. And I always say no. Today, our Creative Director (and my eldest daughter) Audrey is back with me to talk about why we don’t make lists of books that specifically set out to teach kids about kindness, honesty, or other virtues. The reality is, all good books have a powerful capacity to… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/84e735ad/ce5c1ede.mp3) ## [#52 Reading aloud in practice: what to do in the classroom](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/52-reading-aloud-in-practice-what) _2026-07-03 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary teachers and leaders on the case for reading aloud in the classroom. ## [#51 Reading aloud in practice: the evidence base](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/51-reading-aloud-in-practice-the) _2026-06-26 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary teachers and leaders on the case for reading aloud in the classroom. ## [RAR #282: Sparking Creativity with Research](https://readaloudrevival.com/sparking-creativity-with-research) _2026-06-25 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ When you think about the various work that goes into making a children’s book, research probably isn’t at the top of your list. It might not make it on your list at all! But research is often an essential part of the process. And I can tell you from personal experience that research can be a time-intensive, sometimes overwhelming, but often the most delightful task. Today on the show, we’re… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a2213795/b0bc4e3f.mp3) ## [#50 Reading aloud](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/50-reading-aloud) _2026-06-19 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary teachers and leaders on the case for reading aloud in the classroom. ## [#49 Supporting a struggling cohort](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/49-supporting-a-struggling-cohort) _2026-06-12 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary curriculum leaders and senior leaders working to support a struggling cohort. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ghX4Yt8wKO37) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Best of RAR: The Joy of Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/joy-of-shakespeare) _2026-06-11 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ When I mention Shakespeare, a lot of people immediately conjure up visions of high school English class, struggling through Julius Caesar line by line. Which is an absolute shame, because Shakespeare’s plays are meant to be experienced–performed, seen, heard, felt. And experiencing Shakespeare with your kids is truly one of the most joyful things you can do together. Today, I’m returning to my… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4e1436b0/3ecf1b43.mp3) ## [#48 Making sense of outcomes](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/48-making-sense-of-outcomes) _2026-06-05 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary curriculum and senior leaders seeking to make sense of and improve pupil outcomes. ## [RAR #281: Homeschooling High School with Rachel Kovac](http://readaloudrevival.com/rachel-kovac) _2026-05-28 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ How do we homeschool high school? It’s \*the\* question, isn’t it? A lot of us go into homeschooling ready and excited for the younger years. Then as high school approaches, things start to feel… a little more complicated. To say the least. Navigating difficult subjects, transcripts, college applications, and alternatives to college if that isn’t a good fit for your child can be intimidating. It’s… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/66bc300b/301bd101.mp3) ## [10. On aspect: Event vs Situation](https://greekincommon.substack.com/p/10-on-aspect-event-vs-situation-63d) _2026-05-19 · Anna Brotherson · In Common_ Listen now | The building blocks of Greek aspect (plus a brief reflection on the encoding of time in verbs). [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/198345412/bf9f70e288081d073713c52595646679.mp3) ## [RAR #280: Books Take Us Places](http://readaloudrevival.com/books-take-us-places) _2026-05-14 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ One of the very best ways to travel with your children is through books. Physically travelling as a family isn’t always possible for a variety of reasons, but by reading with our kids, we give them the gift of windows into unfamiliar worlds. Stories develop empathy and invite us to engage with another’s experiences in ways that can even go deeper than visiting a place in real life. Today, RAR’s… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1211371f/12086670.mp3) ## [9. On Greek tense and aspect](https://greekincommon.substack.com/p/9-on-greek-tense-and-aspect-0bf) _2026-05-12 · Anna Brotherson · In Common_ Anna Brotherson summarises existing claims about Greek tense and aspect, and highlights some problems with these explanations. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197282855/8779d686ec31dbcf4dee30d7a52b2439.mp3) ## [Best of RAR: Becoming Your Child’s Mentor](https://readaloudrevival.com/becoming-your-childs-mentor/) _2026-04-30 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ What would happen if you decided to be your child's mentor rather than their teacher? What if you awakened their wonder and curiosity so that they became the kind of people who thirst for knowledge and understanding? Today, I’m revisiting a conversation about those very questions that I had a few years ago with Sally Clarkson. I’m lucky to count Sally as a dear friend and I know that her work has… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/e5dcd448/64493a43.mp3) ## [8. So there’s no passive voice in Ancient Greek. Why all the fuss?](https://greekincommon.substack.com/p/8-so-theres-no-passive-voice-in-ancient-8a6) _2026-04-27 · Anna Brotherson · In Common_ Anna Brotherson gives four reasons why we need to stop talking about the "passive voice" in Greek, showing how it can skew interpretations of texts. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194886013/28e047bd67142497a7e758b2af45cbdd.mp3) ## [Quick French Speaking (GCSE): Read Aloud, Roleplay, Photo Task - episode 7](https://lingogite.podbean.com/e/quick-french/) _2026-04-26 · French Speaking_ EPISODE 7 Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast — a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel). In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a Career roleplay with useful phrases and a photo description with questions. The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts and vocabulary to build… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fwfai3xrfaaxpvh3/Quick_French_speaking_New_GCSE_Episode_79ur3v.mp3) ## [6. Ain’t no passive voice in Greek (part two): the aorist and future tenses](https://greekincommon.substack.com/p/6-aint-no-passive-voice-in-greek-6e2) _2026-04-23 · Anna Brotherson · In Common_ Anna Brotherson reads aloud part two of her argument that there's no passive voice in Ancient Greek (adding a touch of romance and historical fiction). [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194872009/f1be67d233149883843161bc27d92b38.mp3) ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/thPhVr5yn8jQ) _2026-04-23 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [5. Ahem, is this mike on? There is no passive voice in Koine Greek.](https://greekincommon.substack.com/p/5-ahem-is-this-mike-on-there-is-no-888) _2026-04-21 · Anna Brotherson · In Common_ Listen now | Someone had to say it. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194863727/8d492c9bb5d869d749f7247b5a2699d1.mp3) ## [4. Semantics 101: How to talk simply about meaning](https://greekincommon.substack.com/p/4-semantics-101-how-to-talk-simply-aa4) _2026-04-16 · Anna Brotherson · In Common_ Listen now | An introduction to the Natural Semantic Metalanguage [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194142967/96baa22998bdde8d4166f78d1252eddd.mp3) ## [RAR #279: Baptizing the Imagination with Malcolm Guite](http://readaloudrevival.com/malcolm-guite) _2026-04-16 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ What is your calling in life? For poet, songwriter, and academic, Malcolm Guite, it’s unequivocally clear–to be a storyteller. Today on the podcast Audrey and I chat with Malcolm about the first volume in his new retelling of the classic King Arthur stories, Galahad and the Grail, illustrated by the incredible Stephen Crotts and published by our friends over at Rabbit Room Press. Not only is… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/978d6e65/3d087fed.mp3) ## [Best of RAR: When Your Developing Reader Resists Reading](http://readaloudrevival.com/child-resists-reading) _2026-04-02 · Sarah Mackenzie · Read-Aloud Revival ®_ Learning to read can be hard. And when our kids are still learning to read fluently and well, helping them fall in love with books can feel impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today on the show, I’m sharing some strategies to help hook your developing reader. And of course, I have some suggestions for books that they won’t be able to resist. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why helping… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/daf774ef/49fb7eab.mp3) ## [Quick French Speaking (GCSE): Read Aloud, Roleplay, Photo Task - episode 6](https://lingogite.podbean.com/e/10-minute-french-gcse-practice-theatre-roleplay-photo-task/) _2026-03-27 · French Speaking_ Episode 6 Short 10-minute episode to help you prepare for the new GCSE French (AQA and Pearson) by practising three speaking tasks: a read-aloud, a theatre roleplay and a photo description. The episode includes pronunciation tips, model answers and useful vocabulary for buying theatre tickets, asking about prices and times, describing people and shops in your neighbourhood, and talking about past… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/45zkaqhybvc43c7q/French_speaking_eisode_6-m65v4q-Optimized.mp3) ## [#47 We need to talk about... when curriculum controls too much](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-when-curriculum) _2026-03-20 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello again, and thanks for joining me. This week, I’m considering the hidden consequences of overly prescriptive curricula. ## [#46 We need to talk about… moving beyond compliance in senior curriculum leadership](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/46-we-need-to-talk-about-senior-leaders) _2026-03-06 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello again, and thanks for joining me. This week, I’m starting a series on what it means for senior leaders to understand subjects deeply and lead curriculum effectively. ## [Quick French Speaking New GCSE - episode 5](https://lingogite.podbean.com/e/quick-french-speaking-new-gcse-episode-5/) _2026-02-25 · French Speaking_ EPISODE 5 Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast — a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel). In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a Town roleplay with useful phrases and questions, and a photo description. The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts, vocabulary and grammar… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ji5rygxejgrctmmv/Quick_French_Speaking_New_GCSE_Episode_59w93k.mp3) ## [#45 We need to talk about… headteachers’ perspectives on school improvement](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/45-we-need-to-talk-about-headteachers) _2026-02-06 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ This week I asked three headteachers: What is the one question you would ask to check whether an area of school improvement really needs attention, and why? ## [#44 We need to talk about… when school improvement hits a ceiling](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/44-we-need-to-talk-about-when-school) _2026-01-23 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for stopping by. This week I’m exploring how quick fixes can stall long-term school improvement. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yL8cIFj4FTjU) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [#43 We need to talk about… curriculum governance in practice](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/43-we-need-to-talk-about-curriculum) _2026-01-16 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello again, and thanks for joining me. This week I’m exploring what effective curriculum oversight looks like in practice. ## [Quick French Speaking New GCSE: Read Aloud, Roleplay, Photo - episode 4](https://lingogite.podbean.com/e/quick-new-gcse-french-speaking-read-aloud-roleplay-photo/) _2026-01-12 · French Speaking_ Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast — a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for the new GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel). In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a leisure centre roleplay with useful phrases and questions, and a photo description. The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts, vocabulary and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x52k9d2m7g7qzda9/Quick_French_Speaking_New_GCSE_Episode_480j3b.mp3) ## [#42 We need to talk about… school governance](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-school-governance) _2026-01-09 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. This week, I’m exploring why I built the Governors’ Gateway. ## [Quick French Speaking New GCSE: Read Aloud & Roleplay & Photo - episode 3](https://lingogite.podbean.com/e/master-french-gcse-10-minute-pronunciation-roleplay-practice/) _2025-12-16 · French Speaking_ Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast - a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel). In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a caf roleplay with useful phrases and questions, and a photo description. The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts, vocabulary and grammar notes to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fkepeu9tmkqwtzdz/Merged_12_16_25_10_34_15-f6ti48-Optimized.mp3) ## [#41 We need to talk about… creativity in the curriculum](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/41-we-need-to-talk-about-creativity) _2025-12-12 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. This week, Laura Higley considers how moments of policy change can open up new possibilities for creativity in the curriculum. ## [Quick French Speaking New GCSE: Read Aloud, Roleplay, Photo - episode 2](https://lingogite.podbean.com/e/master-french-gcse-in-10-minutes-read-aloud-roleplay-photo/) _2025-12-10 · French Speaking_ Bonjour tout le monde! You'll be excited to know that this 10 minute-podcast should make your French Speaking GCSE a success. It's simple, the more you listen and we practice together the 3 tasks, the more fluent and confident you will get. French Speaking New GCSE (2026) Higher - both AQA and EDEXCEL. With every episode you can: 1 - read and listen to the Read Aloud task 2 - you can practise the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gi6i7nteivnb8qs6/French_Speaking_episode_2-wpdhit-Optimized.mp3) ## [Quick French Speaking New GCSE: Read Aloud, Roleplay, Photo - episode 1](https://lingogite.podbean.com/e/french-speaking-new-gcse-2026/) _2025-12-07 · French Speaking_ Bonjour tout le monde! You'll be excited to know that this 10 minute-podcast should make your French Speaking GCSE a success. It's simple, the more you listen and we practice together the 3 tasks, the more fluent and confident you will get. French Speaking New GCSE (2026) Higher - both AQA and EDEXCEL. With every episode you can: 1 - read and listen to the Read Aloud task 2 - you can practise the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/guvm4m7s7cmazhxw/Quick_French_Speaking_New_GCSE_Episode_1aq3hv.mp3) ## [#40 We need to talk about… school leadership in the context of policy change](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/40-we-need-to-talk-about-school-leadership) _2025-12-05 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. This week, I reflect on how the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) offers an opportunity to think deeply about effective school leadership. ## [#39 We need to talk about… a strategic timeline for preparing your curriculum for reform](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/39-we-need-to-talk-about-broad-shifts) _2025-11-28 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. In this post, I’ll outline a strategic timeline to guide preparation for national curriculum reform. ## [#38 We need to talk about… broad shifts shaping the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s recommendations](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/38-we-need-to-talk-about-four-broad) _2025-11-21 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. In this post, I’ll explore principles shaping the Curriculum and Assessment Review and how school leaders can reflect on these. ## [#37 We need to talk about… understanding the Curriculum and Assessment Review: from signposts to principles](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/37-we-need-to-talk-about-understanding) _2025-11-14 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. This week I’ll explore what the Review tells us - and what it doesn't - and how leaders can use this time to prepare thoughtfully. ## [#36 We need to talk about… the new national curriculum: a two-year runway for deep thinking](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/36-we-need-to-talk-about-the-new) _2025-11-07 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. In this and subsequent posts, I’ll explore how school leaders can respond to the Curriculum and Assessment Review. ## [#35 We need to talk about… from subject leader to senior leader: early reflections](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/35-we-need-to-talk-about-from-subject) _2025-10-17 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. This week, I’m sharing insights from a colleague who has recently moved into senior leadership. ## [#34 We need to talk about… senior curriculum leadership](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/34-we-need-to-talk-about-senior-curriculum) _2025-10-10 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ Hello, and thanks for joining me. This week, I explore what senior curriculum leadership is - and isn’t.