700 Reasons: Reason #243

Reason: 243
Through a study of languages, young people can learn about themselves, about the world, about the power of language as a communication tool, about their own language
Reference:
Swarbrick, A. (2002) 'Positioning modern foreign language teaching in schools: issues and debates' in Swarbrick, A. (ed) Teaching Modern Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools (London: Routledge Falmer, The Open University), pp. 3-22
Related Keywords:
Communication, Education Studies, English Mother Tongue, Language awareness, Learning, Personal and social development