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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
FrançaisDeutschItalianoEspañolEnglishNederlandsPolski
Español
Nederlands
Italiano
Français English
Deutsch
Polski
5%
13%
12% 13%
18%
9%9%
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…
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
Languages currently available at Keele:
French - levels 1-10German – levels 1-10Spanish - levels 1-10Russian – levels 1-6Japanese – levels 1-6Mandarin Chinese 1-6Arabic –levels 1-2Italian – levels 1-2
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
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.
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 readingwritingcultural understanding
It’s fun:
Widen your horizons:
Residential vacation courses at partner institutions in:
• Lüneburg• Madrid• Kyoto• Tver• Aix-en-Provence• Ludong
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……..
“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”
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