• Makes language learning fun
• Gives pupils an understanding of how to learn different languages
• Develops listening skills and stimulates communication
• Can be delivered flexibly in school, enhancing cross-curricular links
• Promotes cultural and linguistic diversity
• Does not need specialist teachers
• Eases the transition to secondary schools

With the support of the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, ASCL has been testing the idea that languages can be effectively included in the primary school curriculum through a 'multi-lingual language awareness' model, rather than by trying to teach just one or two languages. Explore this website to find out how this works in practice.
 
To discuss any aspects of this approach, or to arrange a seminar, please contact the Project Director, Peter Downes.
 
discoveringlanguage@ascl.org.uk

Telephone 01480 398082