The true purpose of learning another language is to be able to use it in ways which are personal and in contexts which are varied but reflect everyday life and provide a sense of cultural understanding. 

In real situations learners want to be informative, interesting and entertaining and so need to have skills for inventing and responding to language that teachers cannot predict. This is why creativity in the use of the target language needs to begin early.

This short e-Learning unit explores the nature of creativity and identifies practical examples that may be incorporated into your teaching strategy.

• creativity helps you to address MFL Framework objectives
• you can get learners to experiment with words, patterns and language structures to develop an active, everyday form of communication.

In using creative activities, learners will develop a better sense of culture, an understanding of cultural diversity and an empathy with communities.