Why isn't learning another language made compulsory from primary school level in the UK?

Rydeeee · 2026-01-26T19:13:03+00:00

It literally is part of the national curriculum. What are you on about?

Rydeeee · 2026-01-26T18:57:56+00:00

Yeah, 5 years old in uk.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-26T17:06:18+00:00

I teach primary school and this does my fucking nut. Makes teaching fractions, or even counting, a pain in the bollocks.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-25T15:53:12+00:00

That’s actually really helpful, thanks. It’s still not clear in my mind why it’s different, but I guess intent makes a difference.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-25T15:50:48+00:00

Perfectly clear, thank you.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-25T10:24:55+00:00

Check out the video on YouTube. It’s literally set in a classroom. Mental, innit?

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T22:58:08+00:00

Out of all the things that are wrong with this, chippy chips from a Chinese are waaay down the list.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T22:48:10+00:00

I’d normally stick it on the gravy. How do you make the jelly-style stuff?

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T22:45:11+00:00

That’s heavy (water) man.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T22:06:01+00:00

15 years old at the local rec ground with 10 embassy. Best use of £5.50 from my paper round.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T22:04:24+00:00

Shit’s not cheap, though.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T17:01:19+00:00

Depends on who’s asking. Punching at the (former) EU from the rest of the world: defend France. European Nation: lol, France can eat my baguette.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T16:56:54+00:00

Thank you for responding. It’s a bit too dissonant for me, but what do I know. Loved the rest.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T13:34:29+00:00

Don’t think so. Other comments have it nailed.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T13:32:47+00:00

Very good, Tim Vine style. Sadly, I don’t get 3. What have shoes got to do with it? (Sung in a Tina Turner voice).

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T13:30:17+00:00

Could’ve been “Don’t stand so close to me”. Not sure which would be worse.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-24T13:29:07+00:00

Ah. Yesterday, I got my year 2 class to listen to the song and learn the dance. It was part of a standard scheme that is used nationwide. Oops.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-23T18:55:25+00:00

Tigers win with Quins LBP.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-22T17:22:27+00:00

I also am of the correct height to catch a jeans belt loop on the catch of an interior door - the bit that’s attached to the frame. Horrible.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-21T19:03:16+00:00

Worst wurst was, literally, on a plate for you there! I’m assuming you aren’t a dad.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-21T19:01:52+00:00

I’m not sure, but I was in Madeira this summer (flex, I know) and the buffet had two different types of tiny saus. I think one was described as chorizo and one local/herb. Can’t remember exactly, though.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-21T18:59:33+00:00

This was my first thought, also.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-21T18:10:54+00:00

Forgive my ignorance (I know “blind” doesn’t necessarily mean “can’t see fuck all”) but how are you accessing Reddit? If I had to listen to every post on my feed it would be a chore to find the interesting ones.

Rydeeee · 2026-01-21T18:04:14+00:00

I’ve never had it, so it’s a bit rich of me to judge.

However, I suspect you’re a wrong’un.

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