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Language learning matters. Word of the British Chambers of Commerce.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published a survey calling for more training in foreign languages to help boost British exports. The BCC calls for: the National Curriculum to be revised so that studying a foreign language is compulsory until AS level additional financial incentives such as tax credits for small and medium-sized businesses …

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Posted byMarian Dougan13 April 201216 July 2014Posted inLanguageTags: business, education, exporting, Language, language learning, outreach, public diplomacyLeave a comment on Language learning matters. Word of the British Chambers of Commerce.

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