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The RiPL network investigates and reports on the learning of languages in primary classrooms.

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The White Paper

Find out more about the outcome of the RiPL Primary Languages Policy Summit.

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Browse our collection of resources for teachers and researchers to use in their teaching and studies.

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Learn more about the latest developments in primary school languages across the country.

Discovering primary languages

The RiPL network is a group of researchers, practising teachers, teacher educators and policy makers interested in Research in Primary Languages. The teaching and learning of foreign languages in English state primary schools has been a compulsory part of the curriculum for all children at Key Stage 2 since September 2014. But context really does play an important part, and a one-size national curriculum, however worthy in intention, is not always easy to teach! Here we explore issues, gather and share ideas, discuss and evaluate with the aim of supporting and improving foreign language teaching.

Research

Research

Find out what research has been carried out on the teaching and learning of languages in primary schools.

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Policy

Policy

This White Paper is the outcome of the RiPL Primary Languages Policy Summit, which took place on Friday 23rd November 2018 at the British Academy in London.

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Teaching

Teaching

Here we house a collection of resources for teachers and researchers to use in their teaching and studies.

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Primary Languages Policy: Step-change or stumbling block?

Primary Languages Policy: Step-change or stumbling block? news post

RiPL’s first webinar in July was attended by 100+ participants and saw presentations from research, policy and practice. It highlighted the importance of modern foreign language learning at and early stage in a child’s development.

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August 1, 2019 August 6, 2019

White Paper special: Storm Freya blows in the winds of change for language learning

Anyone following the media can’t have failed to notice the recent storm around language learning and teaching in schools. First came the BBC investigation in February showing sharp drops in German and French being studied in schools.

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March 5, 2019 August 6, 2019
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    10 Dec

    The pictures we took at the Festival Of Social Sciences Festival 'Primary Language Policy in England - A Call to Action' on Nov 9th are now online on our webpage: http://www.ripl.uk/festival-of-social-sciences-gallery/ Why not take a look and try to spot yourself?

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    6 Dec

    Is younger always better when it comes to learning a new language? Come join us for an evening class on 16 Jan to find out what research has shown about language learning at different times in our lives.

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