Most primary schools in England ‘stopped teaching languages in first lockdown’ 08/07/2021, 12:10 am
A survey suggests language teaching was discontinued at 53% of primary schools during the first lockdown (Danny Lawson/PA)
The majority of primary schools in England stopped teaching languages during the first lockdown, research suggests.
Covid-19 has had a “negative impact” on language learning for pupils in primary and secondary schools, according to the British Council’s Language Trends 2021 report.
The survey, of more than 1,500 teachers from schools across England, suggests language teaching was discontinued at 53% of primary schools during the lockdown, from March 23 to late June 2020.
One in five primary schools continued to suspend language teaching in January and February this year due to Covid-19, the report found.
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Number of students accepted on to language degrees drops by more than third 04/02/2021, 12:05 am
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The number of students accepted on to modern language degree courses has fallen by more than a third over nearly a decade, data shows.
The drop in demand comes at the same time as a decline in the uptake of languages at A-level, according to the universities admissions service.
Ucas has warned that the fall in students who have been accepted to study the subject at university “could exacerbate” the language skills gap post-Brexit.
By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2021-01-12 09:56 Share CLOSE
Many people announced good intentions such as learning a musical instrument when the pandemic first impacted their lives. But one pledge that seems to have been followed through is learning a new language, with the United Kingdom leading the way.
Apps such as Duolingo and Babbel have all reported surges in use, particularly in the UK. There s been a huge increase in people wanting to learn for a whole variety of reasons, whether that is for (helping with) school, brain training or culture. We have all wanted to do something positive with our time, Duolingo s UK manager, Colin Watkins, was quoted by the BBC as saying.