Report on America’s Languages

Report on America’s Languages

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...
Language skills are ‘more vital than ever’

Language skills are ‘more vital than ever’

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...
Brexit Update 08 Nov 2016

Brexit Update 08 Nov 2016

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 –  ...
Brexit Update 08 Nov 2016

Brexit update 25 Oct 2016

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...