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Year 9 Presentation
Clare Forder – University of Brighton
What do these people have in common?
David Beckham
What do these people have in common?Emma Watson
What do these people have in common?Orlando Bloom
What do these people have in common?
Jennifer Connelly
What do these people have in common?Andy Murray
Answer…….
THEY CAN ALL SPEAK ANOTHER
LANGUAGE!!
All about you…
So, why might it be important for YOU to learn another language?
• Helps to get you a job/different opportunities
• Aids communication/people skills• Helps you to understand other cultures• Develops your confidence• Improves problem-solving skills
Case StudiesName: TimCompany: NissanJob: Mechanic/project managerQualifications: BSc Mechanical
Engineering NVQ Level 1 – French
Why languages? Need to speak with delivery drivers
and suppliers and attend meetings
Case StudiesName: ClaireCompany: Women’s Tennis AssociationJob: Senior Communications ManagerQualifications: Degree in Media,
Communications & German; French GCSE
Why languages? Useful for interviews and understanding
press conferences
Case StudiesName: AdamCompany: Lloyd’s of LondonJob: Fine Art UnderwriterQualifications: Degree in French &
Spanish; French & Spanish GCSEWhy languages? Very important for working in a global
market and speaking to clients all over the world.
Some useful adviceYou don’t have to be completely fluent
in another languageShow willing and make an effort!Learning one language shows you
have learnt other important skillsYou never know where a language
might take youLearn a language to stand out from the
crowd
Examples of jobsEvents organiser: must have good
written and spoken GermanGames tester: requires French reading
and writing skillsMarketing manager: French, German
or Spanish skills a plusMedia Consultant: German skills
essentialData researcher: language skills would
be a distinct advantage
For more informationYou might want to visit some websites for
more information on studying languages:
www.trylifeinanotherlanguage.com
www.languageswork.org.uk
http://www.whystudylanguages.ac.uk/content/lab.html