Save Language Learning NI

Northern Ireland is facing a crisis in language learning and our young people are being failed. Join the campaign to change that.

[British Council Schools @Schools_British]

MFL teachers! Join us 5pm, Monday 10 July to hear the results for Language Trends 23 from author Dr Ian Collen, plus the thoughts of a panel of experts (including Bernadette Holmes, Director of the National Consortium for Languages)
https://t.co/9sre8vaeRf

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[British Council @BritishCouncil]

📣 Teachers - tomorrow is #WorldRefugeeDay - don't forget to register for our free webinar 'Welcoming Refugees into your Classroom & Community.'
📷 Sign up now: https://t.co/VhFAYEEYlN #EducationExchange #EduExch2023

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

Delighted to hear from @SDLPlive Education Spokesperson @McCrossanMLA, who has affirmed that his Party would introduce the compulsory study of modern languages in primary schools.

Grateful for Daniel’s support and looking forward to working with him on the campaign 🤝

[An Dream Dearg 🅾️🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏻‍♂️ @dreamdearg]

Ar thug tú freagra ar an chomhairliúchán fós?

Have you responded to the survey on dual-language signage? 👇👇

Suirbhé as Gaeilge:
https://t.co/GykmBjfmg5

Suirbhé as Béarla: https://t.co/cB9KymRp5s

Tuilleadh Eolais | Consultation Info:
https://t.co/GykmBjfmg5

#CeartaTeanga

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

Almost 2 weeks since we wrote to the parties, we've heard from @connieegan94 , the @allianceparty Education Spokesperson, who affirmed her support for language learning and hope that the Review of Education will give recommendations on how to address the current language deficit.

[An Dream Dearg 🅾️🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏻‍♂️ @dreamdearg]

✅Abair "Tá"... Say "Yes" to...

Equality. Inclusivity. Tolerance. Diversity. Minority Rights. Multiculturalism. Parity. Mutual Respect... Say "Yes" to 2023.

❌Abair "Níl"... Say "No" to ...👇👇👇

[The Irish News @irish_news]

Language learning at schools in Northern Ireland is "slowly recovering from the pandemic", new research suggests

https://t.co/5Cr1Pri54D

[James @LynchJames17]

Pretty obvious to me that we should make foreign language learning compulsory to GCSE.

Languages are a social good and are in high demand by NI exporters!

To grow our economy we need more linguists 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🇨🇳🇹🇷🇵🇱

It's a shame we lost Erasmus+
@SaveLLNI

https://t.co/NxchYl5kFt

[British Council Northern Ireland @BCouncil_NI]

Today sees the launch of our new #LanguageTrendsNI research!

Conducted by Dr Ian Collen @NICILT, the findings show that 'language learning is slowly recovering' following the pandemic.

The full report will launch @TheMACBelfast. Read the key findings👇
https://t.co/bZ1p5V4xrq

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

❗️ Northern Ireland has the shortest time for compulsory language learning of any country on the continent of Europe.

As the @BCouncil_NI Language Trends 2023 Report is released today, it’s clear we need change to catch up with the rest of Europe and #SaveLanguageLearning.

[QUB Modern Languages @ModLangs_QUB]

Still wondering why you should study a language at university? Hear what our students say.
Come visit us on our 10 June Open Day to find out more: https://t.co/nRn5KNCWMa
@NICILT @Languagesconnect @Routesintolangs
https://t.co/jRVPvednn0

[British Council Northern Ireland @BCouncil_NI]

Next week we launch our latest #LanguageTrendsNI research!🎉

Conducted by Dr Ian Collen @NICILT, it gives an overview of language provision in NI & follows on from our research in 2021, which found that language lessons were ‘hardest hit’ during Covid-19👇https://t.co/v5kcOa6nRR

[AUPHF+. @auphf.bsky.social @AUPHF2]

Proud to have provided support to this fantastic initiative
#SaveLanguageLearning

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

Every young person should have the opportunity to learn a language in primary school, but far too many don't get that chance.

We are falling behind the rest of Europe and letting pupils down. It's time for change.

We're asking the parties to commit to #SaveLanguageLearning👇

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

Every young person should have the opportunity to learn a language in primary school, but far too many don't get that chance.

We are falling behind the rest of Europe and letting pupils down. It's time for change.

We're asking the parties to commit to #SaveLanguageLearning👇

[Christopher Hughes MBE @chrislinguist]

Why learn a language? Because there's a whole world beyond your own. Because Spanish, Arabic & French let you communicate on most continents. Because Chinese, Urdu & Swahili create exciting new perspectives. Because whatever else you're interested in, a language makes you better.

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

With exam time looming have a look at some of the fab examples below to make your learning of languages even more fun. Who said language learning is boring?!🤩

[Sara Eissa 🚢 @LinguaZad]

Are you struggling to learn a #language? Here's how to reach your goals while enjoying the process and having fun learning! #langtwt #languagelearning

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[Queen's Staff @QUBstaff]

Ever wanted to learn a language, or improve your proficiency?

Why not sign up to our @QUBLangCent Semester 3 courses, beginning on Monday 25 April?

👉https://t.co/MfsYK1Li0j

Registrations close on Thurs 21 April.

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

@mcampbelfast Thanks so much Marie! Looking forward to working with you going forward ✊

[Save Language Learning NI @SaveLLNI]

Come along to our in-person campaign meeting at 7pm today in Lanyon OG/074!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

[🌻Chloe Ferguson🌻 @chloeferguson__]

As I'm at USI Conference I unfortunately can't head along and support this fantastic campaign- but I would really urge everyone to go and get involved 💪💪 so so important to ensure we save language learning in NI!!