§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on the use of foreign language television and radio in(a) secondary school education and (b) post-secondary school education. [29095]
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§ Mr. Ivan LewisForeign language broadcasts which have been carefully scripted with content, structure and language level appropriate to the target learners can be a valuable resource for teaching school pupils and older students. They can provide access to a range of authentic native speakers, up to date and topical materials, and opportunities for introducing cultural elements to language learning.
Broadcasts aimed at the native-speaker audience which are accessed from abroad, normally require selection and mediation by a teacher to ensure suitable content, accessible language and effective use for learning purposes.