Aberdeenshire councillors have cemented their commitment to both the region’s native dialect – and a far Eastern tongue.
Both Doric and the Chinese language of Mandarin have been earmarked as priorities in Aberdeenshire’s schools.
Councillors were given an update on the implementation of the “one and two languages initiative” across Aberdeenshire Council’s schools at yesterday’s education, learning and leisure committee.
The progress of the scheme – which ensures that youngster learn two languages in addition to their mother tongue – was hailed by councillors.
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