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Skillswise helps adults wanting to improve their literacy and numeracy skills. The site offers videos, games and printable worksheets, designed to bring English and maths to life in a real-world context.

BBC Languages offers learners an introduction of over 40 languages. Interactive courses include the Steps series; drama Mi Vida Loca, a thriller for Spanish learners and La Mappa Misteriosa, an adventure in Italian for beginners.

The BBC’s Response to the Business Innovation and Skills Committee Inquiry into Adult Numeracy and Literacy

In February 2014, the BBC responded to the Business Innovation and Skills Committee Inquiry into Adult Numeracy and Literacy. This is an important area of the BBC Learning's output and the submission was intended to provide valuable insight for the Committee's inquiry.

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