30 Days in Europe
| 10:00 UK time, Monday, 1 June 2009
91Èȱ¬ Radio Scotland's 30 Days in Europe Season kicked off today with an investigation into the teaching of Languages in Schools.
Scotland and Ireland are the only countries in the EU where languages are not a compulsory subject. Clare English explores the challenges of language teaching in Scottish schools today, and asks what needs to be done to improve our ability to communicate in another tongue.
For the month of June there will be a European flavour to Radio Scotland programmes, from music to documentaries, as well as linking to coverage, including an online .
If you've had good or bad experiences of language lessons at school or are gearing up for your summer holiday, take a look at the online offering from the 91Èȱ¬. Visit the 91Èȱ¬ Languages pages with resources for teachers and tutors and a host of audio and video courses for beginners or improvers, including the BAFTA-winning Mi Vida Loca.
