Why study a language in Year 10? Because English is not enough!!

Language skills in Europe

1.Not everyone speaks English 94% of the world’s population does not speak English as their first language 75% of the World’s population do not speak English at all British businesses lose millions of pounds every year because their employees can not speak a foreign language

2. It’s A way of understanding different countries and cultures Not just France, Germany, Spain… French is spoken in many parts of the world (Canada, the West Indies and parts of Africa) Spanish is spoken in Latin American countries German is spoken in parts of Switzerland and in Austria

3. Speaking a language can be great fun A brilliant feeling being able to communicate with people from a different country Having a language can unlock doors that might otherwise remain shut

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4. It helps you when travelling abroad for work or pleasure Ordering meals in a restaurant Asking directions Making a date Booking accommodation In an emergency In future – buying property abroad!

5. It’s a good qualification to have It looks good on your CV Employers are impressed by people who speak a language Businesses need language speakers

6. It gives you a headstart in the job market People who speak languages are less likely to be without a job People who speak languages are more likely to find interesting jobs

It’s easier to get a job with a language degree. Average unemployment rates among new UK graduates (2006): Medicine and Dentistry0.2% Education3.4% Law 3.8% Foreign languages 5.66% Business/admin. 6.4% Engineering + Technology8.0% - Creative Arts and Design8.7% ALL SUBJECTS6.4%

7. It can lead you into some exciting careers The Media Travel and Tourism Advertising and marketing Import and export (e.g. The wine industry) Internet companies Engineering

8. It could help you to live, study or work abroad On a gap year Studying the language In a summer job abroad In a permanent job abroad

9. It’s a practical skill which stays with you for life Useful at work Useful on holiday Useful for meeting people Useful for the internet

10. Allows you to make new friends and contacts On holiday At work Living abroad

10 Good reasons for studying a language Not everyone speaks English Gives you an understanding of different countries and cultures Communicating in another language can be great fun Helps you when travelling abroad and on holiday A language is a sound qualification to have Gives you a headstart in the job market Can lead you into some exciting careers Could help you to live, study or work abroad A practical skill which stays with you for life It allows you to make new friends and contacts