2020
“The Impact and Experience of Foreign Languages in the Context of Erasmus+ in All Education Sectors in Ireland” a study by Dr. Britta C. Jung.
For further information:
“The Impact and Experience of Foreign Languages in the Context of Erasmus+ in All Education Sectors in Ireland” a study by Dr. Britta C. Jung.
For further information:
- you can download the full study from the resources section of the Léargas website;
- the author’s slides are also available on the Léargas website;
- the video recording from the launch is available on the Léargas YouTube channel.
NEW PUBLICATION BY THE ECML
Changing contexts, evolving competences: 25 years of inspiring innovation in language education
The publication's central aims are to review and showcase the achievements of the ECML, as reflected in its many projects and publications, and to put its achievements in the context of the broader work of the Council of Europe, which this year celebrates its 70th anniversary. It includes contributions from international experts working at the cutting edge of language education as well as stakeholders responsible for supporting and implementing the outcomes of ECML projects.
You can download the publication at THIS LINK.
Changing contexts, evolving competences: 25 years of inspiring innovation in language education
The publication's central aims are to review and showcase the achievements of the ECML, as reflected in its many projects and publications, and to put its achievements in the context of the broader work of the Council of Europe, which this year celebrates its 70th anniversary. It includes contributions from international experts working at the cutting edge of language education as well as stakeholders responsible for supporting and implementing the outcomes of ECML projects.
You can download the publication at THIS LINK.
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2019
Brand new report by Eurydice on: Integrating Students from Migrant Backgrounds into Schools in Europe: National Policies and Measures |
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2018
Link to EU Commission and Council of Europe funded projects that mainly focus on languages and intercultural matters
http://www.ittralee.ie/en/InformationAbout/InstituteandDepartments/AbouttheDepartments/AcademicDepartments/Languages/Languages-EUProjects/
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Accompanying the document Proposal for a Council Recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages-Part 1/2
Link to EU Commission and Council of Europe funded projects that mainly focus on languages and intercultural matters
http://www.ittralee.ie/en/InformationAbout/InstituteandDepartments/AbouttheDepartments/AcademicDepartments/Languages/Languages-EUProjects/
COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Accompanying the document Proposal for a Council Recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages-Part 1/2
2017
We are very happy to let you know that at the conclusion of a four year process of development, validation, consultation and piloting in which between 1,500 and 2,000 language professionals were involved, the CEFR Companion volume with New Descriptors is now online on the CEFR website.
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2015
European Commission (2015). Language Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Classrooms
How schools and communities can help learners with different linguistic backgrounds strengthen their language skills in order to succeed better in school and life.
How schools and communities can help learners with different linguistic backgrounds strengthen their language skills in order to succeed better in school and life.
| EU Commission (2015) Language Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Classrooms |
Eurydice mapping of language testing in secondary schools across Europe (Highlights from the results are available on the Eurydice website)
| Eurydice (2015) Languages in Secondary Education |
Study by Cambridge English on the comparability of language testing in Europe
| Cambridge English (2015) Language Testing in Europe |
Study by CRELL (part of the EC Joint Research Centre) on languages and employability
| Araujo et al. (2015) Languages and Employability |
2005
Gallagher-Brett, Angela (2005). Seven Hundred Reasons for Studying Languages.
Available from: https://www.llas.ac.uk/resourcedownloads/6063/700_reasons.pdf or download below.
Available from: https://www.llas.ac.uk/resourcedownloads/6063/700_reasons.pdf or download below.
| Gallagher-Brett (2005) 700 Reasons for Studying Languages |
2002
Barcelona European Council (2002). Presidency Conclusions. 15 and 16 March 2002.
Available at: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/ueDocs/cms_Data/docs/pressData/en/ec/71025.pdf or download below
Available at: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/ueDocs/cms_Data/docs/pressData/en/ec/71025.pdf or download below
| Barcelona European Council (2002) Presidency Conclusions |