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The government has told schools and local authorities to ditch "unnecessary paperwork", as the DfE publishes new guidelines for parents and teachers in England which it hopes will mean more children go on school trips. Education Minister Michael...

Are you looking for something to do with your Gifted and Talented students? Then why not consider entering your school in the UK Linguistics Olympiad? It's a competition for 11-18 students, in which they have to solve linguistic data problems. It doesn’t rely on...

Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar and the new Minister for Learning and Skills in the Scottish Government, has announced intentions to move forward the “one plus two” agenda in Scotland. In a recent blog post on the Engage for Education...

ALL Corporate Member, Language Perfect, is based in New Zealand. They weren’t going to attend Language World this year, but having seen what a great programme we have, what a buzz is building around the event, and thinking that it will be a fantastic place to...

The Department for Education has published an update on progress with the review of the National Curriculum. After its offical launch by the Secretary of State on 20 January, over 5,700 responses were received as part of the DfE's call for evidence,...

While our heroes battle it out in the Rugby World Cup, represent your class, school and country in the largest languages event in history! Previously known as the Language Olympics, the Language Perfect World Championships 2011 will be bigger and better than ever. ALL...

Nominations are now open for the following positions in ALL for the period 2010-2013: President Elect (for the period 2010 -2013) Executive Council members (three year term of office from 1 September 2010) DON’T STOP READING NOW …….. IT’S YOU...

In response to a news report on the BBC Oxford website, the Association for Language Learning has been approached by members for our views on the question of a secondary school removing key stage 3 pupils from Language lessons in order that ’we don't leave them...

Dr Lid King, Director of The Languages Company, gives his overview of the National Strategy for Languages 2003-2011:   http://www.languagescompany.com/images/stories/docs/news/national_language_strategy.pdf.

The Links into Languages LinkedUp Award Scheme has produced a series of free resources for teachers of primary, secondary, and post-16 languages. From CLIL to transition and from alternative accreditation to progression, these materials have been created and tested by...

The Links into Languages LinkedUp Award Scheme has produced a series of free resources for teachers of primary, secondary, and post-16 languages. From CLIL to transition and from alternative accreditation to progression, these materials have been created and tested by...

The Links into Languages LinkedUp Award Scheme has produced a series of free resources for teachers of primary, secondary, and post-16 languages. From CLIL to transition and from alternative accreditation to progression, these materials have been created and tested by...

The Links into Languages LinkedUp Award Scheme has produced a series of free resources for teachers of primary, secondary, and post-16 languages. From CLIL to transition and from alternative accreditation to progression, these materials have been created and tested by...

After an extensive campaign to keep the channel going, despite the loss of public funding, Teachers TV will now relaunch as 'SchoolsWorld' on Wednesday 11th May. The education channel has reached a deal with government to continue as free online service:...

Brits are 'missing out on EU jobs' "(Language skills are) really important if you want to influence what is going on. The balance of the use of language (in EU institutions) has been in favour of English, but to understand what people are thinking about you...

CILT, the National Centre for Languages is to merge with the education charity CfBT Education Trust with effect from 7th April 2011. Its branch in Cardiff, CILT Cymru, which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, will continue to provide services to teachers in...

Annual membership subscriptions to the Association for Language Learning have remained static for around a decade. Unfortunately however, our costs have not…! Therefore, our Management Board and Executive Council have decided to raise subscription rates from...

The British Council Language Assistants Team are still accepting requests for Japanese, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin) and Russian Language Assistants for the 2011-2012 academic year. The Foreign Language Assistants programme aims to support the teaching of language and...

The Links into Languages LinkedUp Award Scheme has produced a series of free resources for teachers of primary, secondary, and post-16 languages. From CLIL to transition and from alternative accreditation to progression, these materials have been created and tested by...

Don't miss your chance to respond to the Government's Curriculum Review! The deadline for responses is Thursday 14th April 2011. Guidance: Why should I complete the form? This is a real opportunity to get languages into a stronger position in primary and secondary...