Six in ten primary schools and nearly one in five secondary schools now report having no international engagement at all. But behind the statistics are the moments that no report can measure: the child who suddenly discovers another language is for them, the pupil who starts to see the world differently, and the experience that sparks a lifelong interest. Reflections on the Language Trends England 2026 report from the founder of All Abroad! Bus.

After the lates round of immersive school visits, founder Julia reflects on why All Abroad! Bus exists, why she nearly gave up, and why language learning matters now more than ever. With over 700 pupils reached through VR, food, culture and storytelling, this is a personal reflection on resilience, educational inequality, and the power of bringing languages to life in schools.

What strikes me though, is that the conversation around oracy rarely mentions modern foreign languages. This seems like a missed opportunity

In the news today, in the middle of the joyous 2024/2025 freshers' week, universities (notably in England) are calling for tuition fees...