Using target language and realistic contexts with beginner students of Spanish for Air Cabin Crew 
Once they begin, the students rarely drop out as a strong importance is placed on their language learning. The Spanish course is funded using enrichment funding. Although the students are non-specialist language learners, the whole course is delivered via the target language using activities relevant to the vocational context.

Motivating boys in language learning, Spanish for Motor Sports 
Once hooked, the students' attention has been maintained by learning materials which are themed and relevant to each student’s interest such as business, travel and motor vehicles. The teaching methods include games, step-by-step booklets and online resources via the college’s MOODLE site.

French for hairdressers and bakers
Vocational Languages are offered across the curriculum as an integral part of a range of vocational courses including Leisure and Tourism, Hospitality Management, Business Enterprise and Catering.

Business link with Brittany Ferries for Applied GCSE French
The aim was to offer real situations through links with local business for students to develop their language skills in line with the vocational specialism.

Widening the vocational offer in languages and achieving vocational specialist status
The key objective was to offer a GCSE course relevant to students and in line with the vocational specialism.

Making Languages our Business
The project has produced a series of fun one-day events which emphasise the importance of languages in the world of business.

Your Future in Languages event
The event aims at Year 11 able linguists across the Isle of Wight who may be considering pursuing their language studies post 16 but are not convinced that it is the right decision for them.

'Enterprise in any language' to enhance motivation 
'This project gives young people not only the opportunity to practise using their language skills but allow them to develop the key qualities of future entrepreneurs which our society requires to keep the country competitive.' LA 14-19 Coordinator

Using the Work Placement Toolkit on a work experience placement
All the pupils were extremely enthusiastic at the end of the trip, their confidence levels and self-esteem had soared, their linguistic competence and cultural and business awareness had risen dramatically and they were all keen to repeat the experience.

Language Enterprise project
The project emphasises the importance of languages in the business world and allows students to gain advice from bilingual business people in Kent. This should lead to a greater awareness of the role of languages in business, the development of skills required in the world of work, and the motivation to work hard as they start their GCSE course.