Even the most commonly spoken language, English, is derived of a melting pot of different linguistic roots itself, as whilst it is a Germanic language, over 60% of its words have a Latin or Greek origin[3]. Lack of funds, and cuts to existing funding programs highlight how language learning is not prioritised at a governmental and institutional level. By setting up language learning initiatives based in the local community, encouraging students to learn from one another, and treating the diversity of languages spoken by the students and their families as a valuable resource, we can overcome these barriers to language learning. But arguably more importantly than career prospects, speaking different languages allows pupils to learn about different cultures, history and ways of thinking, and to build deeper relationships with speakers of other languages. [1] New report shows a catastrophic decline in formal language learning — HEPI[2] language_trends_england_2025.pdf[3] What Percent Of English Words Are Derived From Latin?