Routes into Languages e-bulletin - August 2010

Date: 11th August 2010

A very happy summer August to all language enthusiasts

Welcome to the Routes into Languages e-bulletin for August.

Our regions and networks are busy preparing for next term, please take a look below at some of the events on offer, click on the link to find out more or to book.

Mama Mia! - not Italian, but Swedish?
This month we feature Swedish on our calendar- download our worksheet and see how you score on our quiz.

Make sure you order our new I love languages...do you? activity pack in time for the European Day of Languages on 26 September 2010. You can now order extra packs of stickers too!

Happy holidays

From all the Routes into Languages team

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Routes e-bulletin - July 2010

Date: 12th July 2010

Dear languages enthusiast

Bore da / Good morning from Routes into Languages!

Welcome to the Routes into Languages e-bulletin for July. 

Summer events: Have a look at the range of events available below – click on the link to find out more and book.

Language of the month: This month we feature Welsh, have a go at our great quiz and see how you get on!

LAFTAS: Have you seen the winning film clips from the LAFTAS yet? Have a look here.

Order in time for the European Day of Languages: Take a look at our our NEW I love languages...do you? activity pack.

Enjoy the summer and practising your language skills

Love from us all ...
Heather McGuinness,

Routes Programme Manager

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Routes e-bulletin - June 2010

Date: 9th June 2010

Hello language enthusiast

Summer events: We have an exciting programme of events taking place over the next few months, click on the links below to find out more and book your place.

Funding extended:  We are delighted that our funding has been approved to 31 March 2011, enabling all consortia across England and both National Networks to continue. Thanks to our funders at HEFCE and BIS.

This month - Bengali:  This month we feature Bengali, one of the languages spoken in Bangladesh. See our worksheet online for a great quiz!

Watching the World Cup?  Many of our regions enjoy working in partnership with football clubs. Contact your regional manager to find out more.

50% discount: Order your calendar now and recieve 50% off the original price - hurry limited stocks available.

Heather McGuinness,
Routes Programme Manager

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Routes e-bulletin - May 2010

Date: 5th May 2010

Hello Language Enthusiast

Summer events: We have an exciting programme of events taking place over the next few months. Click on the links below to find out more and book your place.

Have you voted? See the Japan foundation and the LAFTAs for the chance to vote.

Bellissimo! This month we feature Italian in the Why study languages calendar  - download our Italian classroom activity sheet worksheet (Word doc) and see how you get on. 

50% discount: Order your calendar now and recieve 50% off the original price - hurry only available while stocks last.

And if you are taking exams this month - good luck!

Heather McGuinness,
Routes Programme Manager

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Routes ebulletin - April 2010

Date: 1st April 2010

Welcome to April, or "E ku osu titun, ire la o ma ri", in Yoruba

Yoruba is the language we feature this month in our calendar. The Yoruba classroom activity sheet (Word doc) is available from our website.

Yoruba is spoken in Nigeria, and in neighbouring African countries. If you would like to hear Yoruba visit the Newbury Park primary school website which features some excellent resources.

For more languages, videos and more, see what the Routes into Languages North East team have developed at Universed.

We have an exciting programme of events taking place over the next few months. Click on the links below to find out more and book your place.

Heather McGuinness,
Routes Programme Manager

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