The Yorkshire Post says: Lost in translation. Decline in language learning
When the UK needs to be reaching out to the world, the ability to speak or write in another language, whether it be Spanish or Mandarin or more traditional courses like French and German, has never been more important. Even if it’s the ability to say a few words of introduction, the effort is likely to be recognised and reciprocated. Perhaps it needs bilingual business leaders to front a new campaign to encourage today’s students to broaden their horizons so they can become tomorrow’s global ambassadors and high-fliers. Sadly, it would, however, have to be in plain English to avoid the message getting lost in translation.