MODERN LANGUAGES
MODERN LANGUAGES & THE WORLD OF WORK
Employment prospects include:
Language learning offers many important skills for the world of work, such as
communication, problem-solving and awareness of other cultures. Language
graduates are sought after by employers for the skills they have to offer.
FRENCH/GERMAN/SPANISH
Is it for me?
You will enjoy this subject if you:
Enjoy communicating
Enjoy learning about the world
Like the idea of travelling or living abroad
Want to build your confidence or broaden your
horizons
What will I learn?
You will develop skills and knowledge in:
Your chosen language’s vocabulary and grammar
Speaking in the chosen language
Cultural knowledge about the countries where the
language is spoken
What can I do with it?
Careers and Education routes into:
Business, travel and tourism, law, engineering,
journalism, sport, teaching, translation, interpreting,
publishing;
Just about anything can be combined with a
language!
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