Parochialism impoverishes Britain’s future
The message given by removing languages from the national curriculum is that
learning to communicate with foreigners has no value, writes Brenda
Despontin, president of the Girls’ Schools Association. ……. continue
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/5936d94e-3919-11db-a21d-0000779e2340.html
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Young Britons may be turning their backs on foreign languages but their
parents continue to grapple with CDs, phrase books and total-immersion
courses. Claire Wrathall looks at their valiant efforts and discovers the
best way to equip adult brains for the task. …….. continue
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/48201918-3996-11db-90bb-0000779e2340.html
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