Reason: 15
Language learning will be seen as a way for the learner to develop his or her personality (for example, greater assurance or self-confidence, greater willingness to speak in a group) or to develop his or her knowledge of how to learn (greater openness to what is new, awareness of otherness, curiosity about the unknown)
Reference:
Council of Europe (2001) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Related Keywords:
Intercultural competence, Knowledge, Learning, Personal and social development
Reason: 40
The promotion of respect for diversity of languages and of learning more than one foreign language at school is significant..It is a matter of helping learners: to construct their linguistic and cultural identity through integrating it into a diversified experience of otherness; to develop their ability to learn through this same diversified experience of relating to several languages and cultures
Reference:
Council of Europe (2001) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Related Keywords:
Diversity, Identity, Intercultural competence, Learning, Multilingualism, Secondary sector, Values
Reason: 59
In fieldwork{study visits to the target country} learners are surrounded by and immersed in a new environment and learn consciously and unconsciously through all the senses.
Reference:
Byram, M., Gribkova, B., Starkey, H. (2002) Developing the Intercultural Dimension in Language Teaching: A Practical Introduction for Teachers (Strasbourg: Council of Europe)
Related Keywords:
Experiential learning, Learning, Study abroad
Reason: 60
Visits {to the target country} are a holistic learning experience which provides the means of using intercultural skills and acquiring new attitudes and values
Reference:
Byram, M., Gribkova, B., Starkey, H. (2002) Developing the Intercultural Dimension in Language Teaching: A Practical Introduction for Teachers (Strasbourg: Council of Europe)
Related Keywords:
Experiential learning, Intercultural competence, Learning, Study abroad, Values
Reason: 65
High level plurilinguals as a group do better than corresponding monolinguals on tests measuring aspects of intelligence, creativity, divergent thinking, cognitive flexibility etc.
Reference:
Skutnabb-Kangas, T. (2002) Why should linguistic diversity be maintained and supported in Europe? Some arguments (Strasbourg: Council of Europe)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Creativity, Critical thinking, Learning, Multilingualism
Reason: 100
Learning a language really does broaden your awareness of other cultures - you learn things that you would otherwise never come across
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Culture, Intercultural competence, Learning, Uniqueness
Reason: 101
Learning a language shows that you are willing to learn quite a difficult skill
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Employability, Learning
Reason: 129
Multilingualism is part and parcel of both European identity/citizenship and the learning society
Reference:
European Commission (1995: 67) cited in Byram, M. (2002) 'Foreign language education as political and moral education - an essay' in the Language Learning Journal, No. 26, pp. 43-47
Related Keywords:
Citizenship, European Union (EU), Identity, Learning, Multilingualism
Reason: 180
Some of the most moving and relevant examples of language learning in practice have been the attempts of the very young, and the striving of those with learning difficulties, to communicate in foreign tongues. Through it they have learned - about themselves, about the world, about their own language
Reference:
King, L. (1999) ‘Challenges to multilingualism’ in Tosi, A., Leung, C. (eds) Rethinking Language Education: From a Monolingual to a Multilingual Perspective (London: CILT), pp. 19-29
Related Keywords:
Accessibility, Communication, Education Studies, English Mother Tongue, Language awareness, Learning
Reason: 220
Engineering students on language learning programmes can be encouraged to take more responsibility for their own learning and to become more aware of the culture of the language studied so that they can operate successfully both linguistically and socially
Reference:
King, A. (2000) 'The Cambridge language programme for engineers' in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 96-101
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Culture, HE (Higher Education sector), Language for specific purposes, Learning, Personal and social development
Reason: 237
Different languages will provide bases for different kinds of experience. Some (and particularly the major languages of national and international communication, including English) will provide a basis for action in the world as well as for learning and conceptualizing. Some (and particularly mother tongues in the early years) will be crucial at particular stages as the major means by which learning takes place. Some (particularly classical languages and those with strong literary, religious and scientific traditions) will have a major role in reinforcing understanding of heritage
Reference:
Brumfit, C. (2002) 'The role of modern languages within a language in education policy' in Swarbrick, A. (ed) Teaching Modern Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools (London: Routledge Falmer, The Open University), pp. 112-125
Related Keywords:
Communication, English Mother Tongue, Historical dimension, Learning, Personal and social development, Personal satisfaction
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
Reason: 251
Language graduates interviewed about their year abroad reported that it had been a very important and rewarding experience, which had helped them to develop independence and maturity. Each felt it had been a learning experience, and looked back on all the challenges met as life-changing
Reference:
Bannerman, A., Stevens, A. (2003) 'Widening participation in modern languages' in Head, D., Jones, E., Kelly, M., Tinsley, T. (eds) Setting the Agenda for Languages in Higher Education (London: CILT), pp. 156-166
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Learning, Personal and social development, Personal satisfaction, Residence abroad
Reason: 304
Plurilingual and pluricultural competence promotes the development of linguistic and communication awareness, and even metacognitive strategies which enable the social agent to become more aware of and control his or her own spontaneous ways of handling tasks and in particular their linguistic dimension. In addition, this experience of plurilingualism and pluriculturalism: exploits pre-existing sociolinguistic and pragmatic competences which in turn develops them further; leads to a better perception of what is general and what is specific concerning the linguistic organisation of different languages; by its nature refines knowledge of how to learn and the capacity to enter into relations with others and new situations
Reference:
Council of Europe (2001) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language awareness, Learning, Learning strategies, Linguistics, Multilingualism
Reason: 324
The potential for discovery through language is still considerable
Reference:
Crystal, D. (2000) Language Death (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Related Keywords:
Knowledge, Learning
Reason: 327
One way of increasing our stock of human wisdom is to learn more languages and to learn more about languages. And one way of ensuring that this sum of human wisdom is made available - if not for ourselves, then for the benefit of future generations - is to do as much as we can to preserve them now, at a time when they seem to be in most danger
Reference:
Crystal, D. (2000) Language Death (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Related Keywords:
Diversity, Knowledge, Learning, Less Widely Used and Lesser Taught (LWULT) Languages
Reason: 357
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities for pupils to develop the key skill of: Communication, through developing their awareness of the way language is structured and how it can be manipulated to meet a range of needs, and through reinforcing learning in specific areas such as listening, reading for gist and detail, and using grammar correctly
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Key skills, Language awareness, Language learning skills, Learning, Linguistics, Secondary sector
Reason: 425
Subject-related skills are developed through the study of both the language and the related thematic areas. These may relate to the study of the countries or regions in which the target language is used, including aspects of the literatures, cultures, linguistic contexts, history, politics, geography, social or economic structures. In certain programmes, these will relate to discipline-specific contexts, such as the business, legal, creative, technological or scientific communities within those countries or regions. Study of these will lead to the development of analytical, critical and specialist skills drawn from the relevant discipline areas. The opportunity to study discipline-specific content in the target language represents a unique contribution to the students' learning experience
Reference:
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2002) Languages and Related Studies: Subject Benchmark Statements (Gloucester: QAA)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Critical thinking, Culture, HE (Higher Education sector), Language learning skills, Learning, Literature, Related subjects, Uniqueness
Reason: 508
Another language shows intelligence and good learning qualities
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Learning
Reason: 512
Being successful at another language shows good communication skills and shows employers you are willing to learn new skills and welcome a challenge
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Communication, Employability, Key skills, Language learning skills, Learning
Reason: 518
If you learn a language, you can learn about other ways of life
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Knowledge, Learning
Reason: 569
Languages are an inspiration and it's very interesting to learn about countries other than your own
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Knowledge, Learning, Personal satisfaction
Reason: 590
Languages give you new skills
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Learning
Reason: 654
Learning another language shows that you are a hard worker
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, Learning
Reason: 656
Learning another language shows that you have the ability to stick at a task
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, Learning
Reason: 661
If you learn another language it shows you’re interested in learning more than just what you have to.
Reference:
undergraduate: IWLP
Related Keywords:
Employability, Learning
Reason: 663
Learning another language demonstrates a willingness to learn and a willingness to look outside the box
Reference:
undergraduate: IWLP
Related Keywords:
Employability, Learning
Reason: 679
If you study a language you will leave university with a degree showing that you are capable of learning something new and which will enable you to travel easily and possibly live/work abroad
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Learning, Mobility
Reason: 700
Learning another language improves your educated guesswork
Reference:
undergraduate: IWLP
Related Keywords:
Learning, Learning strategies
Reason: 709
Languages are more stimulating than other subjects. There is always something new to learn
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Learning, Personal satisfaction

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