by Wendy Newman | Apr 22, 2016 | Language News, News
Two new reports on language teaching in degree programmes (for less-widely taught languages and institution-wide language programmes) have recently been published by the the University Council of Modern Languages (UCML) and the Association of University Language...
by Wendy Newman | Apr 21, 2016 | Features, Secondary Features
The many ways in which languages can boost growth – who’s saying what: Why native English speakers fail to be understood in English – and lose out in global business: there is mounting evidence that in international business, native English speakers...
by Wendy Newman | Apr 21, 2016 | Features, Secondary Features, Student Features
Language as a medium in education Does it work? Case Study: The Bilingual Stream – preparing the children for the world of tomorrow: The positive impact this approach is having on children and how learning another language is enhancing and enriching the...
by Wendy Newman | Apr 21, 2016 | Features, Secondary Features
Can language learning unite a community? Understanding a community’s language to improve social sohesion Languages in the Rainbow Nation: Nearly 4000 schools across South Africa are expected to introduce an African language in Grade 1 next year...
by Wendy Newman | Apr 21, 2016 | Features, Secondary Features, Student Features
How Great Britain benefits from its diverse culture and languages Saturdays for success: How supplementary education can support pupils from all backgrounds to flourish: Published in September 2015 this IPPR report makes recommendations for how more pupils,...