“The diverse linguistic resources of the UK's ethnic communities need to be mobilised, supported, and given public recognition through a certification of competence” – recommendation from Lost for Words:The need for languages in UK diplomacy and security. Report by the British Academy 2013. Dr Robin Niblett, Chair of the British Academy inquiry steering group, said: "In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, language skills are gaining rather than losing their relevance. Languages are a critical tool through which UK diplomats and government staff can deepen their knowledge and build the trust that is necessary to promote and protect British values and interests internationally. If steps are not taken to reverse the current declining trend in language skills, Britain may indeed be in danger of becoming 'lost for words'". Now we are lost for words that in such a time and after such a recommendation UK examinations bodies have chosen to discontinue languages such as Persian! Please sign and share as a matter of urgency.