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Story summary
- The language mentoring program at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi in Pembrokeshire, led by Cardiff University, reverses declines in language studies.
- The initiative encourages students to explore culture and identity alongside language learning.
- Year 10 pupil Hugo was initially indifferent to languages.
- Hugo now embraces Mandarin for his Duke of Edinburgh award.
- The program expanded from 15 to 111 schools, with over 40% of pupils choosing language GCSEs, up from 23%.
