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FAQs We are very happy to
deal with enquiries from ALL members on issues to do with teaching
languages in all sectors of UK education. Please note that we often pass
your queries to experts within the Association and cannot always give an
immediate response by telephone. If you have a question that you would
like us to answer by email, please email
Yvonne Hogben at the
ALL office.
For the general public, we are unable to provide information on
language courses and suggest you try your local education authority to
find out more about what is available in your area or the
learndirect website.
CILT, the National Centre for Languages is a national resource for
all language users, regardless of age or experience. It offers
information, support and advice on profiting from, learning and teaching
languages. You can find out more at
http://www.cilt.org.uk or telephone on 0207 379 5101.
1. What is the
Association for Language Learning (ALL) and how can it be contacted?
ALL is the major subject association in the UK for teachers of all
languages in all sectors of education and in the field of business
training.
Association for Language Learning
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester LE1 7RH
General enquires: 0116 229 7453
Direct Line: 0116 229 7455
Fax: 0116 229 7456
Email:
info@all-languages.org.uk
http://www.ALL-languages.org.uk
www.ALL-languages.org.uk (for language teachers)
www.ALLO-languages.org.uk (for language learners)
2. Where can I learn a language in my area?
BLIS Courses, part of CILT’s BLIS Services suite, lists language courses
at all levels in the UK. You can search by language, study mode,
postcode etc. The service is supported by the official learndirect
national database.
www.blis.org.uk/courses
3. Where can I find a list of tutors teaching a particular language in
my area?
Language trainers can also be found through CILT’s BLIS Professionals
service. All registered trainers are quality-assured.
www.blis.org.uk/professionals 4. I am a teacher from overseas. How I can teach in the UK?
The Training and Development Agency for Schools provides information on
the qualifications needed to teach in the UK.
Training and Development Agency for Schools
151 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SZ
Tel. 0845 6000 991, Fax. 020 7925 3792
Email:
enquiry@teach-tta.gov.uk
www.tda.gov.uk 5. How do I train to become a language teacher?
In addition to the information provided by the TDA (see above), CILT,
the National Centre for Languages provides information specifically for
training to teach languages at
www.cilt.org.uk/training/index.htm
Information on how to obtain Qualified Teacher Status can be found on
the website of CILT, the National Centre for Languages, see
www.cilt.org.uk/training/native.htm
CILT’s other services include publications, training courses,
information leaflets, and a library.
CILT, the National Centre for Languages
111 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7HR
Tel. 020 7979 5101, Fax. 020 7379 5082
Email: info@cilt.org.uk 6. Where can I obtain information on English as a foreign language (EFL)?
Enquiries on EFL should be directed to the International Association of
Teachers of English as a Foreign Language.
IATEFL
3 Kingsdown Chambers
Whitstable
Kent
CT15 2FL
Tel. 01227 276528, Fax. 01227 274415
Email: generalenquiries@iatefl.org
www.iatefl.org 7. Do you have any job vacancies?
We are not currently recruiting for any positions. 8. Where can I find a list of teaching vacancies?
The Times Educational Supplement, on sale every Friday, has a section on
teaching vacancies. These are also listed on
www.tesjobs.co.uk Guardian Education also has lists of teaching vacancies on-line at
www.education.guardian.co.uk/jobs
9. Where can I obtain information on setting up an exchange or finding
an exchange partner?
The Education & Training Group of the British Council promotes the
development of an international dimension to the school curriculum and
encourages and supports international partnerships between schools.
Education & Training Group
British Council
10 Spring Gardens
London
SW1A 2BN
Tel. 020 7930 8466, Fax. 020 7389 6347
Email: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
www.britishcouncil.org
10. How do I obtain information on studying a language abroad or at
summer school?
There are many companies which organise language courses at summer
schools and you will find various courses by searching the internet.
Five of ALL’s Corporate Members which organise courses are ATE, CESA
Languages Abroad, Don Quijote in-country Languages, LANACOS Language
Courses Abroad and OISE Intensive Language Schools.
Active Training and Education (ATE)
Kildare
Manby Road
Malvern
Worcs
WR14 3BD
Tel. 01684 562400, Fax. 01684 562716
http://www.ate.org.uk
CESA Languages Abroad
Western House
Malpas
Truro
TR1 1SQ
Tel. 01872 225 300, Fax. 01872 225 400
Email: info@cesalanguages.com
www.cesalanguages.com
Don Quijote In-country Languages
2/4 Stoneleigh Park Road
Stoneleigh
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 0QR
Tel. 020 8786 8081, Fax. 020 8786 8086
www.donquijote.co.uk
LANACOS Language Courses Abroad
64 London Road
Dunton Green
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 2UG
Tel. 01732 462309
Email: languages@lanacos.com
http://www.lanacos.com/
OISE
90 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3PS
Tel. 020 7631 3674, Fax. 020 7631 3679
Email: info@oise.com
http://www.oise.com 11. Who organises overseas courses for language teachers and is any
funding available for them?
The Education and Training Group of the British Council can assist with
information about EU-funded language courses abroad for UK language
teachers. CILT also offers courses abroad for teachers who wish to
refresh their language skills; some of these courses are eligible for
Comenius funding.
Education & Training Group
British Council
10 Spring Gardens
London
SW1A 2BN
Tel. 020 7930 8466, Fax. 020 7389 6347
Email: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
www.britishcouncil.org
CILT, the National Centre for Languages
111 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7HR
Tel. 020 7979 5101, Fax. Fax: 020 7379 5082
Email: info@cilt.org.uk
www.cilt.org.uk/cpd/abroad.htm
The following four companies offer courses abroad:
CESA Languages Abroad
Western House
Malpas
Truro
TR1 1SQ
Tel. 01872 225 300, Fax. 01872 225 400
Email: info@cesalanguages.com
www.cesalanguages.com
Don Quijote In-country Languages
2/4 Stoneleigh Park Road
Stoneleigh
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 0QR
Tel. 020 8786 8081, Fax. 020 8786 8086
www.donquijote.co.uk
LANACOS Language Courses Abroad
64 London Road
Dunton Green
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 2UG
Tel. 01732 462309
Email: languages@lanacos.com
http://www.lanacos.com/
OISE
90 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3PS
Tel. 020 7631 3674, Fax. 020 7631 3679
Email: info@oise.com
http://www.oise.com
Active Training and Education offer ‘UK based’ courses:
Active Training and Education (ATE)
Kildare
Manby Road
Malvern
Worcs
WR14 3BD
Tel. 01684 562400, Fax. 01684 562716
http://www.ate.org.uk
Individuals seeking funding/sponsorship for other purposes should
contact the Directory of Social Change, which publishes a range of books
listing major grant-making charitable trusts covering all areas of the
voluntary sector.
Directory of Social Change
24 Stephenson Way
London
NW1 2DP
Tel. 020 7209 5151, Fax. 020 7209 4804
Email: info@dsc.org.uk
www.dsc.org.uk 12. Which exam boards offer GCSE and/or A level in a particular
language?
Please contact the 4 main UK exam boards for details of examinations
offered.
AQA
31-33 Springfield Avenue
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2HW
Tel. 01423 840 015, Fax. 01423 523 678
Email: mailbox@aqa.org.uk
www.aqa.org.uk
Edexcel
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London
WC1B 5DN
Tel. 0870 240 9800, Fax 020 7758 6960
Email: enquiries@edexcel.org.uk
www.edexcel.org.uk
OCR
Syndicate Buildings
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
Tel. 01223 553998, Fax. 01223 552627
Email: helpdesk@ocr.org.uk
www.ocr.org.uk
Welsh Joint Education Committee
245 Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YX
Tel. 029 2026 5000; Fax. 029 2057 5994
Email: exams@wjec.co.uk
www.wjec.co.uk 13. Where can I buy course books/CD-ROMS for language study?
There are many publishers who provide resources for language study. Some
of the main publishers can be found on ALL’s list of corporate members
by clicking here.
14. Who can I contact for information on teaching specific languages?
ALL’s language committees can help with queries. A list of committees
can be found by clicking here. Alternatively, the
following organisations/individuals may be able to assist:
Arabic
ArabicA
58 Ash Lane
Hale
Altrincham
WA15 8PD
Tel./Fax. 0161 904 8102
Email: arabicauk@hotmail.com
www.arabica.org.uk
Asian languages
Naresh Chandla, Head of Community Languages
The Jennie Lee Professional Centre
Lichfield Road
Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
WV11 3HT
Tel. 01902 555239, Fax. 01902 555966
Email: nchandla@talk21.com
Dutch
Association for Low Countries Studies
University of Hull, Department of Dutch Studies
Hull
HU6 7RX
Tel. 01482 465893, Fax. 01482 465898
Email: s.drop@selc.hull.ac.uk
www.hull.ac.uk
French
Institut Français
Service Culturel
23 Cromwell Road
London
SW7 2EL
Tel. 0207 838 2055, Fax.0207 838 2088
Email: culturel@ambafrance.org.uk
www.ambafrance-uk.org
German
Goethe-Institut
50 Princes Gate
Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2PH
Tel. 020 7596 4000, Fax. 0207 594 0210
Email: german@london.goethe.org
www.goethe.de
Italian
Italian Cultural Institute
39 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8NX
Tel. 020 7235 1461, Fax. 020 7235 4618
Email: ici@italcultur.org.uk
www.italcultur.org.uk
Japanese
Japan Foundation London Language Centre
Russell Square House
10-12 Russell Square
London
WC1B 5EH27
Tel. 020 7436 6698, Fax. 020 7323 4888
Email: info.languages@jpf.org.uk
www.jpf.org.uk
Russian
Andrew Jameson (Chair of ALL’s Russian committee)
6 Gilbert Road
Malvern
WR14 3RQ
Tel. /Fax 01684 572466
a.jameson2@dial.pipex.com
Spanish
Instituto Cervantes
102 Eaton Square
London
SW1W 9AN
Tel. 0207 7727 2462, Fax. 0207 229 4965
Email: cenlon@cervantes.es
www.cervantes.es/internet/indice.html
Consejería de Educación
20 Peel Street
London
W8 7PD
Tel. 020 77272462, Fax. 020 72294965 Spanish & Portuguese
Canning House
2 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PJ
Tel. 020 7235 2303, Fax. 020 7245 0996
Email: enquiries@canninghouse.com
www.canninghouse.com 15. Where can I find information on business languages?
Information on business languages can be obtained from CILT, the
National Centre for Languages. CILT and its Regional Language Networks (http://www.cilt.org.uk/rln)
provides information, advice and networking opportunities for private
and public sector employers.
BLIS Services (http://www.blis.org.uk)
includes a database on quality-assured language and cultural experts
(interpreters, translators, etc), a languages job site, course search
and directory of business language support services. BLIS Services is
complemented by Solvit (http://www.solvit.org.uk)
a site offering solutions to the challenges of international
communication.
CILT, the National Centre for Languages
111 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7HR
Tel. 020 7379 5101, Fax. 020 7379 5082
Email: info@cilt.org.uk
www.cilt.org.uk/employment
16. Where can I obtain information on careers using languages?
CILT, the National Centre for Languages has (with funding from DCSF)
developed Languages Work, a campaign to show the true value of languages
in the workplace. Languages Work is also designed to help careers
advisers and teachers to provide guidance on the use of languages at
work and at play. ALL supports Languages Work, which has a a web portal
and a range materials for use by learners and parents, teachers,
lecturers and careers advisers.
www.languageswork.org.uk
17. I would like to claim tax relief on my subscriptions to ALL. What
are the subscription rates for previous years?
Membership of ALL is deductible against UK income tax quoting tax
reference: SAPP/T1744/27/1990/JMH.
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ALL Subscription Rates
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Year |
Full time |
Part-time/
Retired/NQT |
Student |
ALL/NALA |
NALA only |
| 1990 |
19.50 |
13.00 |
6.50 |
25.00 |
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| 1991 |
24.00 |
16.00 |
8.00 |
30.00 |
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| 1992 |
24.00 |
16.00 |
8.00 |
30.00 |
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| 1993 |
25.80 |
17.20 |
8.60 |
31.80 |
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| 1994 |
25.80 |
17.20 |
8.60 |
60.80 |
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| 1995 |
28.50 |
19.00 |
9.50 |
28.50+35.00 |
45.00 |
| 1996 |
30.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
30.00+35.00 |
45.00 |
| 1997 |
30.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
30.00+35.00 |
45.00 |
| 1998 |
36.00 |
25.00 |
15.00 |
36.00+40.00 |
40.00 |
| 1999 |
37.10 |
25.75 |
15.00 |
37.10+40.00 |
40.00 |
| 2000 |
42.00 |
30.00 |
18.00 |
42.00+50.00 |
50.00 |
| 2001 |
45.00 |
32.00 |
20.00 |
45.00+50.00 |
50.00 |
| 2002 |
48.00 |
33.00 |
20.00 |
48.00+50.00 |
50.00 |
| 2003 |
50.00 |
35.00 |
22.00 |
50.00+50.00 |
50.00 |
| 2004 |
34.00 |
24.00 |
15.00 |
34.00+50.00 |
50.00 |
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Year |
Full time |
Part-time/
Retired/Unwaged |
Student/NQT/non-QTS |
Group
Individual |
ALL/NALA |
NALA only |
| 2004 - |
A 50.00 |
34.00 |
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24.00 |
50.00+50.00 |
50.00 |
| 2005 |
B 36.00 |
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24.00 |
24.00 |
50.00+50.00 |
50.00 |
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