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On the 22nd September 2023, our co-lead, Mairin Hennebry-Leung, was invited by ABC Radio Melbourne to discuss why Australia ranks poorly when it comes to the number of students learning languages, with the lowest year 12 enrolments of all subject areas. Listen to the full conversation here.

We're delighted to share the contribution made by LinguaLab co-led by Mairin Hennebry-Leung, Andy Bown, and Megan Short, for The Conversation (August 2, 2021), a highly regarded news platform. In this insightful article, the co-leaders of Lingualab delve into the crucial nuances of language learning in Australian senior years (years 11 and 12), shedding light on the need for comprehensive language education policies. The piece is part of a series aimed at providing evidence-based guidance to school students as they navigate subject choices in their senior years. Discover the intersection of language, culture, and education in Australia, and gain valuable insights into the world of language learning and its broader implications. Read the full article here.

We're thrilled to share that Lingualab, with Mairin at the forefront, has been featured in The Conversation (May 6, 2021), a renowned news platform. Explore the insightful article where Mairin discusses the vital nuances of language learning in Australia and the need for comprehensive language education policies. Read the full article here.

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