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British Council report on UK language needs

On 20 November the British Council launched a report entitled ‘Languages for the Future: Which Languages the UK Needs and Why’, identifying Spanish, Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Turkish and Japanese as the languages most vital to the UK over the next 20 years. The report is of interest for all concerned with planning the future of languages and can be downloaded from the British Council website. Continue reading →

British Council report on UK language needs

On 20 November the British Council launched a report entitled ‘Languages for the Future: Which Languages the UK Needs and Why’, identifying Spanish, Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Turkish and Japanese as the languages most vital to the UK over the next 20 years. The report is of interest for all concerned with planning the future of languages and can be downloaded from the British Council website. Continue reading →

Lifelong Learning language classes begin next week!

If you’re considering learning a new language this semester, or brushing up on your existing language skills, this week is your last chance to book a place on the University’s Lifelong Learning language courses for Semester 1! Lifelong Learning at the University of Southampton has announced an expanded programme for the new academic year, including a range of languages evening classes to suit all abilities from complete beginner to advanced conversationalist. Continue reading →

Lifelong Learning language classes begin next week!

If you’re considering learning a new language this semester, or brushing up on your existing language skills, this week is your last chance to book a place on the University’s Lifelong Learning language courses for Semester 1! Lifelong Learning at the University of Southampton has announced an expanded programme for the new academic year, including a range of languages evening classes to suit all abilities from complete beginner to advanced conversationalist. Continue reading →