The Open School for Languages (MYLO) is a brand new online learning tool designed to get young people engaging with languages in an innovative, creative and imaginative way. Initially aimed at Key Stage 3, it will engage learners both independently and in the classroom through a range of activities that have been designed to make languages more ‘real’. The languages covered by the service will be French, German, Spanish and Mandarin.

The vision for MYLO is to help more young people discover the relevance and value of languages by switching them on to language learning and holding their interest. The service will equip teachers with varied, flexible, compelling and innovative new techniques to engage learners in and out of the classroom.

Lightbox Education is working with leading language learning specialists to develop content and promote the service. CILT is a key partner, along with Cambridge University, ALL and the University of Salford.

MYLO is due to be launched in March 2010, but there’s a sneak preview of the site. Here, you can sign up for our newsletter, register your school and sample one of the activities.