Languages Trends 2004, the results of a survey in autumn 2004, reports on the number of schools in England making languages optional at Key Stage 4, highlighting a deepening of the crisis identified in Language Trends 2003 . The report was published jointly by the Association for Language Learning, CILT, the National Centre for Languages and the Independent Schools Modern Languages Association.

This research and the issues it raises formed the basis of a Lords debate in January 2005, click hear to read the transcript.

The results of the survey have been analysed by geographical location, giving a clearer view of regional trends.

• Final report (pdf)
• Press release (pdf)
• Full statistical report (pdf)
• Questionnaire (pdf)

Regional analysis:

• Regional overview (pdf)
• North West (pdf)
• North East (pdf)
• Yorkshire & The Humber (pdf)
• West Midlands (pdf)
• East Midlands (pdf)
• Eastern (pdf)
• London (pdf)
• South West (pdf)
• South East (pdf)