Language Trends 2004
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.
Schools will be polled again in 2005 to track developments.
- Read the final report (pdf)
- Read the press release (pdf)
- Read the full statistical report (pdf)
- Read the survey (pdf)
- Read regional analyses
