Why learn a language? Here are 20 reasons why you should. Lancashire County Council1
Knowing other languages can: increase your chance of finding a job. Lancashire County Council2
Knowing other languages can: increase your chance of getting a transfer overseas. Lancashire County Council3
Knowing other languages can: increase your chance of getting a promotion. Lancashire County Council4
Knowing other languages can: increase your chance of going on foreign business trips. Lancashire County Council5
Studying a language can improve your analytic and interpretative skills. Lancashire County Council6
More and more companies work closely with businesses abroad. Lancashire County Council7
An employer will see you as a bridge to news customers and opportunities. Lancashire County Council8
Learning about other cultures will expand your own personal horizon. Lancashire County Council9
Knowing a language will give a new dimension to your holiday. Lancashire County Council10
You can study abroad. Lancashire County Council11
It is a great challenge! Lancashire County Council12
Sometimes learning a foreign language helps you understand your own language and culture better. Lancashire County Council13
Only 10% of the world’s population speaks English as their mother tongue. Lancashire County Council14
Learning a language helps you understand how people with a different culture think and see the world. Lancashire County Council15
Learning a language will help you gain a place into college and graduate school. Lancashire County Council16
Learning a language helps you make new friends. Lancashire County Council17
Knowing a language will give you the chance to enjoy music, films and literature from other countries. Lancashire County Council18
Languages stretch your mind. Lancashire County Council19
"A different language is a different vision of life." Federico Fellini, Italian film director Lancashire County Council20
And let’s face it... speaking a foreign language is Lancashire County Council21 VERY SEXY!!!
Can you think of other reasons why you should learn a language? Lancashire County Council22