Meanwhile in England...
The trend to teach languages from an early age is news in England. Article also cites the declining uptake of languages in primary schools and high schools. A negative trend we also have in Oz.
Highlights from the two articles include;
"Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, will say that subjects such as French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin or Greek will be made a compulsory part of the primary school timetable for the first time."
Foreign languages to be compulsory from age seven
Michael Gove, the Education Secretary wants;
"...a foreign language compulsory for pupils from the age of seven."
"...under his plans, primary schools could offer lessons in Mandarin..."
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11 June 2012
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