by cristahazell | Jul 1, 2025 | News
Fewer pupils in less affluent English schools taking languages, survey finds Less than half taking foreign languages GCSEs compared with 69% in most prosperous state schools. Ministers must make access to language learning a national priority, experts have said, after...
by cristahazell | Jul 1, 2025 | Language News, News
Language Trends England 2025 surveyed teachers at more than 1,000 primary, secondary and independent schools to provide an up-to-date picture of language education in England. Now in its 23rd edition, the report builds on findings from 2024, which revealed that six in...
by cristahazell | Jun 27, 2025 | German Discussions, German Network, German Zone, Language News, News
Learning German has many benefits for young people – and it’s not as hard as its reputation suggests. As the government is exploring a new EU youth mobility scheme and working towards a renewed association with the Erasmus+ programme, a world of opportunity may...
by cristahazell | Jun 26, 2025 | Language News, News, Secondary, Secondary News
Exams 2025: GCSE and A-level entries drop – and 5 other trends Why have GCSE and A-level entries fallen if the student population has increased? Ellen Peirson-Hagger analyses the Ofqual entry data for this exam season. This month Ofqual published...
by cristahazell | Jun 2, 2025 | Languages Today extended content
How do we navigate gender neutrality within a gendered language? The non-binary pronouns ‘they/them/their(s)’ have become widely adopted, used and understood in the English-speaking world, giving voice and visibility to those who don’t feel included within the gender...
