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