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Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
The Civil Service Languages Network (CSLN) is a network for civil servants with a passion for languages who enjoy immersing themselves in different cultures. Whether you speak five different languages or are beginning your language learning journey, CSLN provides the...
Guidance for providing ESOL and training for other skills.
A UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) commissioned review of the evidence which shows the impact of language skill deficiencies on UK trade performance.
The new integrated communities English language programme is open for applications.
Guidance to help improve SLC in the early years, including an Early Language Identification Measure and Intervention tool for use with children aged 2 to 2 and a half.
Resources and training to learn English.
When conducting public business in Wales, English and Welsh languages are treated equally.
This rapid review drew primarily on academic and grey literature published in the last 10 years
Details of our progress in meeting the commitments in our Welsh Language Scheme.
This study compares the foreign language skills of secondary school pupils in 14 European countries to provide information on pupils' linguistic skills to policymakers and teachers.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing whether an applicant has met the English language requirement.
This Appendix sets out how the English language requirement is met.
Annual Welsh language monitoring reports from Companies House.
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