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There are just over five weeks to go until the closing date of this new Russian--English poetry translation prize! Anyone anywhere in the world may enter; see http://www.stephen-spender.org/brodsky_spender.html for the rules and how to enter.  

ALL has received the following information from IfL: Following discussions with trade unions and employers, facilitated by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Institute for Learning (IfL) has issued a statement setting out the agreements...

The new Lingu@net Worldwide website was recently launched at the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid. The new website offers a wealth of catalogued online resources for language learners and teachers with guidance and support for adult language learners. The site can now be...

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...