by cristahazell | Jan 13, 2020 | Action research, Discussion Area, Language News, News |
A report, published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) published a report citing that only 32% of young people in the UK say they are able to read or write in more than one language, compared with 79% of their peers in France and more than 90% in Germany....
by Aimee Costa | Apr 3, 2017 | Language News, News, World languages events |
Registration is now open for Translate at City, the City, University of London literacy translation summer school. There will be a wonderful line-up of tutors and speakers, and this year Swedish has been added to the list of language workshops! You can see the...
by rachelm | Mar 3, 2017 | Language News, News |
This week sees the publication of a new report into languages in America “America’s Languages. Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century.” ALL’s Chair of Trustees, René Koglbauer, strongly recommends reading this and at the very least, the executive...
by Wendy Newman | Nov 18, 2016 | Language News, News, Secondary, Student |
In June 2016, the Teaching Schools Council (TSC) announced a review of modern foreign language pedagogy within secondary schools. The aim of the review was to produce an authoritative report on effective language pedagogy by Autumn 2016, drawing on the available...
by Wendy Newman | Nov 15, 2016 | ALL News, Arabic News, Brexit news, French News, German News, Italian News, Japanese News, Language News, Mandarin news, News, Portuguese news, Russian news, Spanish news, World languages news |
Language skills are ‘more vital than ever’ if the UK is to remain ‘outward looking’ and ‘open for business’ in the run up to Brexit, new British Council research has revealed. In a survey of over 2,000 UK adults, the majority saw the ability to speak foreign languages...
by Wendy Newman | Nov 8, 2016 | Brexit news, Language News, News |
Information from Universities UK on Brexit for UK universities: Policy & analysis: Includes: – Brexit FAQs for universities and students – Calls for evidence from universities on how Brexit is impacting staff, students and research – ...
by Clodagh Cooney | Oct 25, 2016 | ALL News, Language Futures, Language News, News, Project News |
Broadening Language Provision and Creating Independent and Engaged Language Learners Language Futures is an exciting initiative for creative primary and secondary schools interested in developing languages beyond the classroom. The core purpose of Language Futures is...
by Wendy Newman | Oct 25, 2016 | Brexit news, Language News, News |
SCILT response to ‘Brexit and Languages’: “Now, more than ever, it is vital that we equip Scotland’s children and young people with the necessary skills that will allow them to operate globally”, says Fhiona Mackay, Director of SCILT. European...
by Wendy Newman | Oct 25, 2016 | ALL News, Corporate Member News, Language News, News |
In October, the Association for Language Learning went to the Language Show – an annual event for language teachers, learners, linguists and anyone with a passion for languages. The show is the largest of its kind in Europe showcasing the latest language products from...
by Wendy Newman | Oct 18, 2016 | ALL News, Brexit news, Language News, News |
MPs and Peers plea for protection of language skills in Brexit negotiations The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages has today launched Brexit and Languages: A checklist for Government negotiators and officials highlighting four essential...
by Wendy Newman | Oct 18, 2016 | Brexit news, Language News, News |
Letter-writing campaign urges Theresa May to let EU nationals stay in UK: The ‘Write to Remain’ movement helps people email PM amid fears EU nationals will be used as bargaining chips in negotiations. MPs and Peers plea for protection of language skills in Brexit...
by Wendy Newman | Oct 18, 2016 | Language News, News, Primary News |
Are you a recently qualified early years / primary teacher (QTS gained since June 2014)? Are you keen to reflect on your professional development as a classroom practitioner? Are you keen to get something published in an educational journal and add it to your CV?...
