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Make learning a foreign language compulsory from the 1st year of primary school

Submitted on Saturday 3rd September 2016

Published on Monday 12th September 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 12th March 2017

Signatures: 34

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Make learning a foreign language compulsory from the 1st year of primary school

Petition Details

The UK has one of the lowest levels of multi-linguistic speakers. By keeping up with our European neighbours we will open up travel for the individual and business for the nation. The best way to learn a foreign language is to learn continuously from a young age, when the brain is most capable.

Additional Information

Communication is key in international business and the UK government wishes to see more students taking up a foreign language at university. To facilitate a future nation of polyglots we need to prioritise foreign language as a core subject for children. Starting from the age of 5, or younger, when it's easiest to learn, and to be taught continuously through to adolescence so that every future adult has at least basic secondary language skills.


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