Reports from Graded Objectives in Modern Languages (GOML) groups throughout Great Britain are included in this annual newsletter on second language learning. It also contains two special reports: (1) report of the 9th annual GOML in-service training course in "Graded Objectives in Modern Languages: Taking Stock" (draft proposals), including a description of a 5-year course and criteria for national calibration of the syllabus and assessment; and (2) the Lane End Conference Report, including issues of principles, design-focused issues, a look toward the future, a discussion of criteria of performance by Barry Jones, a discussion of periodic testing as related to a national common curriculum by Brian Page, and information on a Northern Partnership for the accreditation of graded test schemes in modern languages. (LB)