We're looking for a senior leader to chair a new advisory board for our International School for Government, at an exciting time for the school as it expands its courses for UK and overseas civil services and delivers a new programme for Department of Health and Social Care ➡️ jobs.ac.uk/job/DJH946/adv…

Great insights from CIOL Council Member and UCFL Vice-Chair Marcela Cazzoli on why, more than ever, language learning is for everyone. university-council-for-languages.org/2024/08/23/gcs… #Languages #gcseresultsday2024

EU states working on fresh proposal for youth mobility scheme with UK | European Union | The Guardian - This would also open up valuable opportunities for language learning and cultural immersion. We need a return to something like Erasmus+ theguardian.com/world/article/…

Vorsprung durch Deutsch! German is the most in-demand foreign language for 🇬🇧 professionals. A study by City Lit shows that German is a requirement in over 25% of multilingual job ads in the UK. Demand for multilingualism was esp. high in sectors like management, sales & tech.

Another language is another world, smiles on strangers’ faces, experiences you never thought you'd have, hands you might never have shaken, a people, history & culture you can't wait to explore. Another language takes you far beyond the classroom & far beyond your expectations.

Any decolonial /comparative lit/ world lit scholars out there, a permanent lectureship now being advertised here at UCC! ucc.ie/en/future-huma…

We are so honoured to have His Excellency Ambassador Miguel Berger Miguel Berger join us in Leeds German at Leeds LCS Leeds University of Leeds for the Association for German Studies AGS conference. We will all be ‘making the case for German’ over the next couple of days! 🇩🇪

A CIOL Voices blog offering reflections on the 2024 GCSE uptake and outcomes in languages studies in England and Wales by CIOL Council Member and Educational Trust Board Vice-Chair Marcela Cazzoli, also Vice-Chair of the University Council For Modern Languages. See also the links

Calling all German teachers! Join us at the Goethe-Institut Glasgow on 14 September for our German Teachers’ Day. Receive hands-on support, engaging materials and network with fellow teachers. Learn more and register: goethe.de/ins/gb/en/spr/…

Academic research has a “bigger role to play in new UK government”: Lord Layard, co-author of report seeking to shape spending priorities, says MPs should spend more time consulting the “people who know most about a subject”. Centre for Economic Performance bit.ly/3AOi7UM

A new #poll from National Consortium for Languages Education asked parents in England what they thought about their children learning modern foreign languages - these results might surprise you! What do you think? #MFLTwitterati #MFL #edutwitter

If you’ve had your first French, Spanish or German lesson this week, you’ve set out on an exciting journey! You’ll explore new worlds, connect with new people, enjoy new experiences, see life from new angles & discover new possibilities. Languages are more than grammar & vocab.

Our new report with London Economics shows that UK higher education and research contributes a massive £265 BILLION to the economy.🌟 #UniversityImpact LE Education Find out more: loom.ly/T-7pw68

We currently face a £1,700,000,000 deficit in teaching and a £5,000,000,000 deficit in research, the President of Universities UK tells their Annual Conference:

So important that students - as well as their parents - understand the importance of language learning. Languages are both life-enhancing and valuable in the workplace. Talk to us for help on getting this message across in the classroom.

In today's 'Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton talks to John Claughton The World of Languages and Languages of the World about the importance of teaching young people about language open.spotify.com/episode/6oDDLw…

Interesting to see the Parent Survey from the National Consortium for Languages Education has found most parents in England support mandatory foreign language classes in secondary schools. You can find out more about the survey and the results here: bit.ly/3XugKDE

An exciting opportunity for state schools/clusters in Scotland to host a Chinese Language Assistant completely free of charge during session 2024-25! Revolutionise your L3 provision! loom.ly/o_q0osw #Mandarin

Languages aren't just about communication. They're about people, history & understanding more of the world. Discover mysterious Basque traditions, linguistic gems like Albanian or Romanian, or broaden your worldview with Chinese or Farsi - languages unlock unrivalled experiences.

Labour’s ‘change of tone’ revives foreign students’ interest in UK universities theguardian.com/education/arti…