Students from Morpeth School in Bethnal Green were given the chance to design the perfect school recently when they took part in a Business Language Champions workshop with French construction company Bouygues.  The company, who will be constructing the new school buildings after Easter, challenged Year 9 students to describe their ideal school in French, with senior Bouygues employees having the difficult task of choosing a winning team.

The event was a huge success as HR advisor at Bouygues, Danielle Jackson said:

“The students adapted exceptionally well and came up with some great ideas, even if we are unable to replace all stairs in a school with slides and trampolines!”

To find out more about Bouygues’ involvement in the BLC programme please visit the RLN London website.

Elsewhere across the capital, translation and interpreting agency Language Connect, convinced students whose first language is not English, that their natural linguistic abilities could lead to university and even a career in the language industry.  The Year 10 and 11 students from the Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College created and acted out role play dialogues in typical interpreting scenarios including a doctor’s surgery and a courtroom.

Asked what she thought of the workshop, one student commented that “it was a wonderful and useful experience that gave us a greater understanding of translation and interpretation. We particularly enjoyed the practical exercise.”

To read the full case study or to find out more about the BLC programme in the London area please visit the RLN London website.