Sentence examples for taking language from inspiring English sources

The number taking language GCSEs has also begun to recover.

Recent figures showed that the study of Mandarin was floundering in British schools amid a general decline in the numbers of students taking language courses.

And taking language directly from state statutes, he said, "The union does not assert the right to strike" against the authority or any other government agency.

The French used to be almost as insular as we are – until about 20 years ago, when they started taking language teaching seriously.

After only four weeks abroad, Beasley has dived expectantly into Dutch soccer and culture, and he has begun taking language lessons.

Parents are taking language lessons; families are joining culture camps; some parents are taking the child back where he or she was adopted.

So, what is putting students off taking languages?

They also made up more than 66% of those studying law and more than 67% taking languages.

One obvious reason for the pressure on language degrees is that fewer British students are taking languages at GCSE and A-level.

However, it says few teenagers are taking languages on to A-level.

The report says although the overall numbers taking languages after 16 is "stable", both French and German are continuing to decline, with more teenagers choosing to do Spanish.