Can the English rely on foreigners speaking English?

It seems that most young people have reached that conclusion if A-level entries are a guide; only 3% of all A-level will be in modern languages this year.

This is not unconnected to a massive under-recruitment of language teachers for schools (reflecting earlier low levels of language learning).

This looks like a long term systemic failing in education & makes the prospect of a 'Global Britain' even dimmer....

#Languages #politics
h/t FT