The Modern Languages in Industry Project: Putting Languages to Work for TVEI

A project is described which involved liaising with companies to research current use and future needs of foreign languages. Twenty‐four schools participated. A materials development team of teachers was formed who visited various organisations to investigate their use of foreign languages. Their aim was to provide a local business context for foreign language learning. Wherever possible, self‐study materials were to be provided and IT applications included. A description is given of the workpacks completed in collaboration with a number of organisations.