In the ROADMAP, area refers to the nine thematic aspects which are seen essential in designing and developing a school culture that aims to develop the whole school approach to support language/s of schooling. These areas are partially overlapping, and certainly interrelated. The areas are as follows: Awareness of language dimension, Developing language knowledge and skills, Metalinguistic awareness, Role of languages in learning, Attitudes towards languages, Promoting informal language learning, Language resources at school, Orienting newcomer students and families, and Professional development.