This contribution reflects on some of the challenges the COVID-19
pandemic has introduced for languages in Higher Education (HE). In
particular, two areas are discussed: the delivery of teaching and learning
activities, including assessments, and the year abroad. These two areas, on
which the enforced move to online provision has had a significant impact,
are central to many UK languages degrees. The piece discusses challenges,
responses, and unresolved issues. All in all, it aims to offer a positive
view for the future of the sector by highlighting particularly the spirit of
collegiality that has developed during the pandemic across different HE
institutions and national organisations.