The children had lots of positive things to say afterwards and found it very inspiring – thank you!
Year Four teacher at a local primary school
I am passionate about encouraging young people to learn a language. I believe school pupils need to be shown that there is a world of language outside their classroom walls. Language is not just about a text book, it is about culture and opening your mind to new experiences. I feel it is my responsibility as a linguist to tell children and young people what they can do with a language and the benefits it can bring, not only to their careers but their lives as well.
I also believe that those young people who speak a language at home should be proud of their language skills and shout about them, recognising the advantage it gives them.
To this end, I regularly volunteer with the following organisations:
I am also a facilitator with the Stephen Spender Trust for their Multilingual Creators programme, delivering creative translation workshops in the classroom.
In October 2019, the Chartered Institute of Linguists published my article about raising aspirations and volunteering in schools. Read it online here.
as part of the East Midlands Chamber Schools initiative
Awarded by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting
Claire Storey 