Monthly Archives: July 2018
The Brexit translation that humiliated Britain
28th July 2018
It’s all over the news and it’s been broadly covered by numerous publications. The Brexit white paper not only caused a huge controversy within the Conservative party but its translation has been widely criticised by German-speaking officials in Brussels. The Chequers prospectus will be a difficult sell to the EU because Theresa May’s white paper… Read more »
Foreign language learning gap widens
8th July 2018
According to the recent British Council survey, access to foreign language learning is restricting for pupils in disadvantaged areas in England. The survey also confirms that uptake is disproportionately lower at state schools in more disadvantaged areas, especially after the introduction of new, more rigorous GCSEs means lower ability pupils less likely to take a… Read more »
