1. www.britishcouncil.org1 British Council support for the teaching and learning of languages

2. British Council Schools ENRICHED EDUCATION – Sustained collaboration between the UK and other countries on professional development, curricula, system reform and policy dialogues provides improved educational outcomes for young people. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP INCREASED - Young people and educators demonstrate an increased capacity in the skills, understanding and outlook required to work in a global economy and contribute responsibly to society, locally and globally. www.britishcouncil.org2

3. British Council and languages As well as having a role in the teaching and learning of English all over the world we bring an intercultural dimension to foreign language learning in the UK through bringing in foreign language assistants and encouraging schools to make partnerships with schools overseas. We believe that speaking another language is crucial to understanding another culture and for long term growth and prosperity. So, no matter how many people around the world speak English, we still need to go to the effort of mastering foreign languages ourselves in the UK.

4. Survey said.. 78% can’t speak a foreign language 8% caused offence because they did not understand the local culture 18% ordered something without understanding the menu 17% spoke English is a foreign accent to make themselves understood….

5. Language Trends report - Conclusions Positive reception for statutory KS2 languages Success of EBacc in halting KS4 decline Challenges: Lack of access to CPD (primary and secondary) Disjuncture between primary and secondary Time for language learning Exclusion of pupils Exams and their impact post 16 5

6. ‘Languages are still perceived as a difficult option and not an obvious choice for future career prospects’ 6

7. British Council support for the teaching and learning of languages Help you find a partner school overseas Support you in developing a successful international partnership Give you access to online resources and webspaces Give you a grant to support activity Give you professional development opportunities Provide you with a language assistant

8. eg http://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/classroom-resources/primary- languages Download our new primary languages starter pack, (3MB) designed for Language Assistants and other native speakers new to teaching languages in primary schools. It is also useful to schools hosting Language Assistants.primary languages starter pack, The pack contains guidance on how to get started, examples of best practice, specific teaching ideas and classroom resources. http://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/classroom-resources/primary- language-resources We have compiled resources and opportunities from professional development courses to online libraries and free teaching materials. Select a language or organisation to find out more www.britishcouncil.org8

9. Foreign Language Assistants Language support in the classroom from native-speakers Raises pupils’ motivation and enthusiasm and promotes intercultural understanding French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Russian Assistants work 12-18 hours per week in up to 3 schools Apply through local authority (or British Council if non-local authority school) For more information, visit www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants

10. www.britishcouncil.org10 Introducing British Council Schools Online www.britishcouncil.org/schoolsonline

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