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Date
27 January 2020 - 09:48

Language learning and boys – how some schools beat the odds

Girls are more than twice as likely to achieve a good grade in languages, but some schools are bucking this trend, and they have two things in common.

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Publications, Languages
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Date
03 July 2019 - 08:00

'Harsh and inconsistent marking' – teachers in England on why pupils opt out of languages

The Language Trends Survey 2019 charts the health of language teaching in schools in England. The British Council's Vicky Gough summarises its findings.

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Languages, Educational research, Publications
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Date
21 May 2019 - 14:32

Why are fewer pupils in Northern Ireland choosing to learn a language?

A new report into languages in Northern Ireland shows a 19 per cent drop in uptake at GCSE level over the last eight years.

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Publications, Languages
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Date
10 May 2019 - 14:35

Young Germans' concerns about violence outweigh their experiences

The Next Generation Germany report surveyed young people on identity, immigration and education. The British Council's Christine Wilson summarises the findings.

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Date
05 March 2019 - 08:13

Is the UK in a language crisis?

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Modern Languages thinks the UK is in a crisis. Professor Mike Kelly, a languages advocate, expert and advisor to the APPG, tells us why.

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Languages, Policy, Publications
Tara Grace Connolly
Date
08 January 2019 - 08:57

What do young people in Ireland and Northern Ireland expect for their future?

The Next Generation Ireland/Northern Ireland report found that young people had little faith in political institutions.

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Two pink doors on adjacent terraced houses in England
Date
27 June 2018 - 08:29

Why are teenagers in England becoming less likely to learn languages?

The British Council's 2018 Language Trends survey of schools in England responds to concern about participation in language learning. Researcher Teresa Tinsley summarises its findings.

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Date
25 June 2018 - 16:08

Why is international trust crucial for the UK's future?

Trust is an essential element in human interaction for individuals, institutions and governments. But how is it earned? And why is it so important to the UK’s future?

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Date
23 April 2018 - 17:00

Will young people in the EU want to learn English in 2025?

The British Council's Sarah Rolph breaks down the results of our new report, The future demand for English in Europe: 2025 and beyond.

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Publications, English language
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Date
17 April 2018 - 15:00

What do young Kenyans want for the future?

Quality education, fair access to career opportunities and a more visible role in public life – Simon Ndirangu summarises the findings of the Next Generation Kenya report.

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