Multimedia
ATLAS - A Taste of Languages at School
This project was set up by University College London (UCL) with support from the Nuffield Foundation and CfBT and further developed by UCL and SOAS. It includes a quiz and seven taster websites.
Free resources and a wide range of innovative products, from simple guides and phrase books to in-depth or multi-media courses.
Black Country 14-19 Pathfinder project now Language Networks for Excellence
This EAL winning project put young people at the heart of the learning experience that places language learning within the context of real life, real work and real experience. Resources were developed for use in the curriculum.
A video by Leeds Metropolitan University, which aims to highlight to school and college students the importance and value of having foreign language skills in our multicultural society and workplace.
Copies are available from The School of Languages.
Languages mean business
This DVD explores the use of foreign languages in the workplace and highlights the enhanced career opportunities of employees with language skills. Published by CILT Cymru, with support from the Welsh Assembly Government.
Languages Work/Ma’ leithoedd yn gweithio!
Featuring case studies of language use for careers in Wales and abroad.
Copies are available to schools in Wales from CILT Cymru.
A collection of teaching material courtesy of the Subject Centre.
Talk the Talk
A BBC video showing how people can use their languages in work and leisure. Copies are still available from the BBC, tel: 08701 272 272.
Talking Business – language skills for business
This video created by the Black Country Pathfinder project, is aimed at year 9 students as they are deciding their Key Stage 4 options. We hear directly from business people representing typical SMEs from the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
What's the point? is a hard-hitting video by the Staffordshire Languages Group aimed at 14–16 year-olds encouraging them to continue their language studies. To order the DVD, contact Kevin Phillips at 01782 297560.
For students nearing the end of Key Stage 3, “Which Way Now” provides information for Year 9 pupils and their parents or carers on future pathways, and details where they can find further guidance, advice and support. The magazine can be downloaded or ordered from this website.
A CD designed to excite, educate and encourage young people to continue with their language learning in KS4 and beyond.
Updated 23 May 2008