A new research report The economic case for language learning and the role of employer engagement published today the Education and Employers Taskforce argues the economic case for language learning in Britain and how employers can help.
The decline in language learning is holding back both young people and UK plc. The report highlights consistently high employer demand for people with foreign language skills and how our lack of skills in effect creates a £7.3 billion ‘tax on trade’ for the UK.
It introduces Inspiring the Future as a new free way for people who use languages at work to volunteer to share real life experiences with young people at state schools and colleges in England.
Read The economic case for language learning and the role of employer engagement
Watch vox pops from the launch event to hear the views of delegates
Richard Hardie
Brian Lightman
Sir Christopher Mallaby
Nick Mair
Sir Jim Rose
Professor James Forman-Peck
Amy Thompson
Martin Pickett
Renata Alburquerque
Pamela Mayorcas
Teresa Tinsley