500000 tweets debate restrictions on Confucius Institutes teachers - Morning Whistle25 May 2012

China Daily500000 tweets debate restrictions on Confucius Institutes teachersMorning WhistleConfucius Institutes “are non-profit public institutions aligned with the Government of the People's Republic of China that aim to promote Chinese language and culture, support local Chinese teaching internationally, and facilitate cultural exchanges,” ...New Visa Policy May Disrupt Mandarin Teaching in USCRIENGLISH.comLargely Reversing Itself, State Dept. Revises Policy on Confucius InstitutesChronicle of Higher Education (subscription) (blog)all 184 news articles »

Blueprint: World language stuents, teachers to take summer trips - my.hsj.org25 May 2012

Blueprint: World language stuents, teachers to take summer tripsmy.hsj.orgPhoto courtesy of Mary McDonnell World language students in French and Spanish classes are given the opportunity to visit Spain and France every two years. Students hope to apply the knowledge they have gained over the years spent studying the ...

Top marks for persistence - China Daily25 May 2012

China DailyTop marks for persistenceChina DailyBy Hu Haiyan (China Daily) He is regarded as the richest teacher in China. Tens of thousands of his students recognize him as "the godfather of overseas study". He is the doyen of the country's English-language education industry.and more »

Scottish Government unveil plan for primary school kids to learn TWO foreign ... - Scottish Daily Record24 May 2012

East Lothian NewsScottish Government unveil plan for primary school kids to learn TWO foreign ...Scottish Daily RecordHolyrood will debate the importance of languages today, after a report published earlier this month recommended that children start learning them from primary one. But Labour have warned the Government must address low teacher numbers if they want the ...Scottish Parliament debates Languages (Improving Opportunities)DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)all 11 news articles »

Teaching primary school children two languages will only work if low teacher ... - Scottish Daily Record24 May 2012

Bourne LocalTeaching primary school children two languages will only work if low teacher ...Scottish Daily RecordTHE GOVERNMENT must address low teacher number is they want children to learn two foreign languages at primary school, Labour has warned. The Scottish Government wants children to start learning a foreign language in primary one instead of the current ...1+2 plan 'needs funds and staff'The Press Associationall 120 news articles »