Schools can now choose whether to offer languages as an optional or compulsory subject to pupils at Key Stage 4. Language departments are increasingly faced with the need to present a convincing case for their subject to head teachers, governors, parents, the local community and the students themselves. This book provides a toolkit of practical suggestions, persuasive arguments and advice on the best ways to convince these different audiences. It offers background information, statistics, checklists, resources and a broad-based perspective designed to help them make the case for languages effectively.