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  • National Deaf Awareness Week

    28th June - 4th July 2010 is Deaf Awareness Week, when organisations working with deaf people across the country are inviting everyone to 'Look At Me'.

  • Two thirds of employers unhappy with young people's language skills

    71% of UK employers are dissatisfied with foreign language skills in school and college leavers, and 55% are unhappy about graduates’ language skills, according to a new survey by the CBI.

  • What's the Big Idea?

    What's the big idea? is a national pilot campaign that has been set up to highlight the essential role of universities in the UK and their impact on the economy, culture, society, the environment and much more.

  • Last chance to vote in the LAFTAs!

    You might think the last thing you need right now is another election, but we’re reminding you to have your say to find the People’s Vote winner at this year’s Language and Film Talent Awards (LAFTAs).

  • No better time to apply for jobs with the EU!

    According to a recent news item in the Independent, there's never been a better time to apply for a job in Brussells with the European Union.

  • Enrol for language learning forum at London summer school

    Morley College, London, has announced it will be holding a special language learning forum as part of its summer school this year. Sign up for free now!

  • Poll results are in!

    Check out the results of our poll, which asked you whether you thought languages should be compulsory, and to what age.

  • Employers rank languages most desirable skill after IT

    A recent survey conducted for CILT, the National Centre for Languages, has revealed that employers rank foreign language skills as second only to IT when it comes to finding the right candidate.

  • EU translators required!

    The European Commission is seeking graduates with a sound knowledge of two official EU languages to work as translators in Brussels and Luxembourg.Apply now!

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