Language Education Policy in England : Is English the elephant in the room?
Lanvers, U. (2011). Language education policy in England : Is English the elephant in the room? Apples – Journal of Applied Language Studies Vol. 5, 3, p. 63-78
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Apples - Journal of Applied Language StudiesTekijät
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This paper offers a critical review of language education policies and the state of language
education in England over the last decade (2000-2010), which has been characterised by a
bewildering array of initiatives to promote language learning, year-on-year improved
grades of school exams, and language education policies showing little coherence.
Conversely, both media and student voices on the subject of language learning in the UK
reveal high awareness of the UK’s poor performance relative to other EU countries. This
picture is interpreted within the context of Global English, proposing that a tacit
assumption that English is enough offers a coherent explanation of current practices and
policies. Citing economic, cultural and political arguments, the conclusion illustrates the
costs to the UK of this dangerous assumption and proposes some strategies that might help
to counter complacency towards language learning in the UK.
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