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Language and Traditions
Will a change in the national mindset save language learning?!
It has been widely reported that languages are becoming an elitist subject, taught mainly in independent schools. Sara Davidson, Head of Modern Languages at Oundle School, explains that wisely, most independent schools decided to keep a modern language as one of the core subjects for GCSE back in 2004 when they were made non-compulsory, and […]
Myth: young people have abandoned language learning
A British award-winning student, Alex Rawlings, who speaks 15 languages says that he cannot imagine his life without them. Stunning, uh? But, apparently, Rawlings is a lone wolf in the field of modern languages learning, since his British peers are more prone to take degrees that they think will lead them to jobs right after graduation… […]
Cornwall Council plan to promote the Cornish language
Hi All! In an Era of modernisation, international exchange and the spreading of social media acronyms in the everyday conversations, the Cornwall Council plans to re-promote its rich and distinctive Celtic historical traditions through the re-introduction of basic Cornish expressions in their everyday language. If this plan takes effect, you will soon hear answers in original Celtic language when interacting […]