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Guardian highlights the importance of languages for diplomacy and national security

The Guardian has reported on some of the main issues that emerged from an online discussion about why languages are important for diplomacy and national security. In the recent live chat, a panel of experts engaged in debate, with discussion focusing on five key themes: the need for languages in diplomacy and national security; the scale of the threats posed if the UK’s language problem is not addressed; fluency vs. functionality; the cost of language training; and the American perspective. Continue reading →

Guardian highlights the importance of languages for diplomacy and national security

The Guardian has reported on some of the main issues that emerged from an online discussion about why languages are important for diplomacy and national security. In the recent live chat, a panel of experts engaged in debate, with discussion focusing on five key themes: the need for languages in diplomacy and national security; the scale of the threats posed if the UK’s language problem is not addressed; fluency vs. functionality; the cost of language training; and the American perspective. Continue reading →

International students – Prepare for Success in your UK studies

Developed at the University of Southampton, Prepare for Success is a free interactive transition tool for international students planning to study at university or college in the UK. It can also be used for teaching purposes by receiving institutions in the UK, or institutions overseas. The interactive learning resources on the website help students discover what British academic culture is like and what kind of academic skills they will need for effective study. Continue reading →

International students – Prepare for Success in your UK studies

Developed at the University of Southampton, Prepare for Success is a free interactive transition tool for international students planning to study at university or college in the UK. It can also be used for teaching purposes by receiving institutions in the UK, or institutions overseas. The interactive learning resources on the website help students discover what British academic culture is like and what kind of academic skills they will need for effective study. Continue reading →

Modern Languages attends English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) conference in Spain

Chris Sinclair, Director of the English Language Programme in Modern Languages at the University of Southampton, recently attended a three-day conference in Segovia, Spain on the theme of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Higher Education, organised by the British Council. Attended by approximately 50 delegates, mostly from countries within the EU, a large part of the event was devoted to group discussions on themes relating to EMI. Continue reading →

Modern Languages attends English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) conference in Spain

Chris Sinclair, Director of the English Language Programme in Modern Languages at the University of Southampton, recently attended a three-day conference in Segovia, Spain on the theme of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Higher Education, organised by the British Council. Attended by approximately 50 delegates, mostly from countries within the EU, a large part of the event was devoted to group discussions on themes relating to EMI. Continue reading →

Centre for Global Englishes seminar: “Researching English as the lingua franca of global higher education”

The next Centre for Global Englishes (CGE) seminar will take place on Wednesday 4th December from 5:00pm – 6:30pm in Building 65, Lecture Theatre C. At this session, a panel of speakers will address the theme: “Researching English as the lingua franca of global higher education”, discussing in particular their work exploring the use of English in universities in different parts of the world. Continue reading →

Centre for Global Englishes seminar: “Researching English as the lingua franca of global higher education”

The next Centre for Global Englishes (CGE) seminar will take place on Wednesday 4th December from 5:00pm – 6:30pm in Building 65, Lecture Theatre C. At this session, a panel of speakers will address the theme: “Researching English as the lingua franca of global higher education”, discussing in particular their work exploring the use of English in universities in different parts of the world. Continue reading →