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What is the main concern raised by the report about language learning in England?
What is the main concern raised by the report about language learning in England?
- The lack of qualified language teachers
- The difficulty of the language exams
- The cost of language learning materials
- Harsh and inconsistent marking (correct)
According to the report, what will further reduce interest in languages beyond age 14?
According to the report, what will further reduce interest in languages beyond age 14?
- Lack of government funding for language programs
- A shortage of language learning resources
- Limited access to language courses
- Rigorous GCSEs (correct)
What is identified as one of the principal barriers to the successful development of language teaching?
What is identified as one of the principal barriers to the successful development of language teaching?
- The lack of student interest in languages
- The shortage of language teachers
- The exam system (correct)
- The difficulty of language exams
What is perceived as de-motivating for both pupils and teachers?
What is perceived as de-motivating for both pupils and teachers?
According to the report, what will deter pupils from studying languages, particularly at A-level?
According to the report, what will deter pupils from studying languages, particularly at A-level?
According to the report, what impact is the perception of languages as a hard option having on pupils?
According to the report, what impact is the perception of languages as a hard option having on pupils?
What is the Language Trends Survey suggesting about the new GCSE and A-level modern language syllabuses in England?
What is the Language Trends Survey suggesting about the new GCSE and A-level modern language syllabuses in England?
According to the report, what is considered one of the principal barriers to the successful development of language teaching?
According to the report, what is considered one of the principal barriers to the successful development of language teaching?
What is the main concern raised by the report about the language exam system in relation to other subjects?
What is the main concern raised by the report about the language exam system in relation to other subjects?
What impact will the focus on maths and sciences have on language learning according to the report?
What impact will the focus on maths and sciences have on language learning according to the report?
