Fewer Pupils Learning a Language – Good News for Some

Fewer Pupils Learning a Language – Good News for Some

‘What’, I hear you cry, ‘How can it be good news that fewer pupils are learning a language’. Of course, there is a downside – but also an upside. And that’s what I’d like you to consider. . . First – some facts In England’s schools, entries for language GCSEs have...

Understanding French menus

There’s a rather good French restaurant in London called Brasserie Zédel – if you’ve never been it’s worth popping in for a quick look at the restaurant which is in the basement. Brasserie Zédel was once part of the Regent Palace Hotel, built by T. Lyons & Co....