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 »

Hamas-Run Schools Set Out to Teach 'the Language of the Enemy' - New York Times23 May 2012

New York TimesHamas-Run Schools Set Out to Teach 'the Language of the Enemy'New York Times“The Arabic language is a basic thing for the Israelis, and they use it to achieve what they want,” Dr. Matar added. “We look at Israel as an enemy. We teach our students the language of the enemy.” For all its problems of poverty and restricted ...Video: Israeli Report about Teaching the Hebrew Language in Gaza's SchoolsPalestine News NetworkUlpan, Hamas-StyleThe Jewish Week (blog)all 23 news articles »

Amideast to strengthen English language teaching - Oman Daily Observer22 May 2012

Amideast to strengthen English language teachingOman Daily ObserverAmideast developed the Professional Certificate in English Language Teaching (PCELT) as a vehicle for improving the quality of English language teaching in schools in the Middle East and North Africa. Generous support from the GE Foundation has enabled ...