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Pledge your support to Welcome the World as an individual or on behalf of your organisation.

With over 300 languages spoken by its residents, London is one of the most multilingual capitals in the world. By pledging your support to Welcome the World, you are showing that you share the vision to make the most of languages in the capital. Although we enjoy the benefits of using English to communicate at home and abroad, we fail to maximise the potential of our rich linguistic diversity. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will rely on the best possible communication in our city and with people and organisations across the globe: they give us a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a lasting legacy for languages in London.

Our multilingual and multicultural capital is one of which all Londoners are proud. The 300 plus languages spoken in London will be harnessed, developed and celebrated leading up to, during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012. We will welcome the world in the spirit of London, embracing open dialogue and understanding. We will host our international visitors in their languages, respect their cultures and share our own.

Imagine how it could be:

  • Every child and adult living in London will have the opportunity to learn other languages and discover other cultures. They will have the chance to gain recognised qualifications, which demonstrate their skills.
  • Every second-language speaker will have the opportunity to gain qualifications in their first language and to learn English, for personal and professional reasons, helping them fulfil their potential and prosper.
  • Every business and every organisation in London will have access to the tools and resources required to work in other languages and with other cultures.
  • Every child and every adult in London will have access to language support of consistent quality and standards when using public services.
  • The London 2012 organisers will have access to the languages and cultural skills they need to deliver world-class Games.

Regional Language Network and Comenius London – supported by CILT, the National Centre for Languages – will work at the heart of networks of key sponsors and stakeholders to help transform the vision into reality through a rolling programme of activities.

Pledge your support as an individual or on behalf of your organisation.

Download the Welcome the World Pdf for printing.

www.rln-london.com www.cilt.org.uk/comenius/london