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THE LANGUAGES COMPANY:

LANGUAGE LEARNING, LANGUAGE TEACHING LANGUAGES POLICY.

The Languages Company was set up in 2008 by Lid King, National Director for Languages in England from 2003 to 2011. Its original purpose was to work with a range of partners to help deliver the English National Languages Strategy, on behalf of the Department for Education (formerly DCSF)

The Coalition Government which took office in 2010 chose not to continue with the Languages Strategy, and in April 2011 most targeted national funding for languages in schools came to an end. In these new circumstances The Languages Company is committed to continuing work in support of a coherent approach to languages and multilingualism in our society.

We are also engaged in a number of initiatives in support of language teaching and learning – promoting a better pedagogy and stimulating debate about language policy in England and across the world. Our long experience and our range of contacts mean that if you have a question about languages – learning and teaching or policy in the UK and abroad, past, present or future - then we will be able to help.

Please contact us for more information.

 
LATEST NEWS
Launch of Lingu@net Worldwide

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

The new Lingu@net Worldwide website was launched at the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid last week. 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 accessed in 32 languages,...
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The National Languages Strategy for England

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

'In the knowledge society of the 21st century, language competence and intercultural understanding are not optional extras, they are an essential part of being a citizen' In 2011 the new Government withdrew support from the National Languages Strategy. In future nearly all funding is to be...
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Featured News

Speak to the Future Campaign for languages

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

A new campaign, called Speak to the Future, has been launched with the support of over 30 organisations. The campaign calls for urgent action on policy to safeguard and revitalise language learning...
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