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The author examines the current state of modern language provision in England and presents an outlook for enhancing language teaching provision in both schools and universities. He cites several challenges he faced when he was asked by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to conduct a review of modern language provision in the area. He also argues that there is a lack of parity of enthusiasm in universities between modern language departments and language centres in the higher education (HE) sector.

Presents an obituary for Jill Forbes, one of the most influential figures in French Studies in Great Britain, who died in July 2001. Position as professor of French and head of Modern Languages at Queen Mary and Westfield College in London, England; Career highlights; Educational background; Biographical information.