by cristahazell | Oct 1, 2021 | Languages Today, Languages Today extended content, News
‘There are no passengers on planet earth, we are all crew.’ The British Council International School Award and wider schools offer. Did you know that as the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, the British...
by cristahazell | Sep 30, 2021 | News
The Journal of Language, Identity & Education has published a thought-provoking article entitled ‘ Policy Mechanisms of the Standard Language Ideology in England’s Education System’ by Ian Cushing, a Lecturer in Education at Brunel University London....
by cristahazell | Sep 30, 2021 | Discussion Area, Language News, News, Practitioner Focus, Teacher Briefings, What's New
Theme: Language Trends 2021 (impact of the pandemic) Background: The annual Language Trends survey carried out now by the British Council tracks what’s happening with regards to language teaching and learning in the UK Some messages: “It is clear...
by cristahazell | Sep 28, 2021 | Language News, News
26 September 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the European Day of Languages. Since 2001, the Day has been celebrating the rich tapestry of languages coexisting in Europe and beyond. According to Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić “The...
by cristahazell | Sep 28, 2021 | Language News, News, Uncategorized
In this lesson, students will learn about how teachers are making gendered languages more inclusive — then research a language to make their own suggestions. Lesson Overview Featured Article: “How Language Classes Are Moving Past the Gender Binary” by Molly...
