1. Languages for all Language Learning Unit

2. Why study a language? Dobro pozhalovat’ ようこそ Bienvenidos 欢迎 Willkommen Bienvenue Accoglienza

3. Why study a language? It’s a multilingual world… Test your knowledge - Languages of the European Union Match the 7 most widely spoken EU languages to the percentage of their native speakers in the EU Français Deutsch Italiano Español English Nederlands Polski Español Nederlands Italiano Français English Deutsch Polski 5% 13% 12%13% 18% 9%

4. Why study a language? English is not enough……. Some ideas from university and year 12/13 students: It’s fun you find out about other people and cultures knowing a language makes you more employable they lead you into other subjects you make new friends you learn about yourself and your own country it gives you more confidence great for holidays! gives you communication skills…

5. Languages are needed for the social side of business: Listening is a skill Cultural awareness pays off Relationships make a difference Networking is easier in the local language According to top employers: Business is global today English is important but not enough You need to get noticed overseas Foreign languages are vital Employability: Give yourself the edge

6. Languages currently available at Keele: French - levels 1-10 German – levels 1-10 Spanish - levels 1-10 Russian – levels 1-6 Japanese – levels 1-6 Mandarin Chinese 1-6 Arabic –levels 1-2 Italian – levels 1-2

7. Keele language levels: Each level corresponds to a one-semester module Entry depends on previous language knowledge, e.g. Level 1 – absolute beginner Level 5 – GCSE Level 7 - A-level

8. Keele language modules: carry a full 15-credit rating at Keele. can be chosen as ‘free-standing electives’ by most students, counting towards your overall workload and degree. can be taken instead of an elective in a student’s principal subject(s). can be taken as free additional module by students who do not have electives choices can be studied for one semester or systematically over all three years.

9. Keele language modules: are taught by native speakers use a communicative approach are supported by on-line materials focus on all five skills- listening speaking reading writing cultural understanding It’s fun:

10. Added Value: Enhance your CV Enhanced degree title “…. with competency in …”

11. Widen your horizons: Residential vacation courses at partner institutions in: Lüneburg Madrid Kyoto Tver Aix-en-Provence Ludong

12. In 2013/14 there were ca. 850 students enrolled on 50 language modules at Keele. And this is what previous students have said about language learning……..

13. “Language learning helps to develop communication skills which are really vital if you're applying for a job or just in daily life, you need to be able to communicate” “Languages are fun and not too difficult” “Languages can provide opportunities nowadays here in the UK even if you don't want to go and work abroad because of the multicultural society we live in”

14. To summarize, with a language you can… connect with other cultures give yourself the edge – you need to in the global job market of the 21st century keep up with the rest of the world join in – it’s a multilingual world! accoglienza Make yourself more indispensable be more confident study abroad Enrich your travel experiences

15. It’s your choice Language Learning Unit