- Reason: 14
- Language graduates have a proven track record and should therefore have the necessary skills to acquire an additional language
- Reference:
- Connell, T. (2002) Languages and Employability: A Question of Careers (www.cilt.org.uk/careers/pdf/reports/employability.pdf)
- Related Keywords:
- HE (Higher Education sector), Language awareness, Language learning skills
- Reason: 29
- British nationals' interaction can only be responsive: they cannot initiate communication on equal terms with other EU member states. In other words, they are less powerful than those who have greater linguistic skills
- Reference:
- Willis, J. (2003) Foreign Language Learning and Technology in England from the 17th to 21st Centuries (a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the examination for PhD in the Department of Education at the University of Surrey)
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Equality (equal opportunities), European Union (EU), Language learning skills, UK
- Reason: 70
- The contribution of language teaching to the culture of peace is not limited-far from it- to the building up of linguistic skills enabling individuals to communicate beyond the borders of their own country. There are many ways that langage teaching can make a contribution, but perhaps first and foremost, is the fact that it can make learners aware of the relative vision of the world inherent in their own language and society
- Reference:
- Candelier, M., MacDonald-Smith, F., Reig-Garganta, D. The contribution of modern language teaching to peace (Graz: European Centre for Modern Languages, Workshop Report, 30 September-3 October 1998)
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Intercultural competence, International relations, Language learning skills, Teaching, Values
- Reason: 74
- Interpersonal skills programmes for language undergraduates enable students to assume greater responsibility and initiative in the learning process; enable students to learn to solve problems, define goals, manage their own work, become more committed and more self-confident, to work to deadlines, take initiative and work collectively with others; to give oral presentations, produce reports, use IT, acquire and process information
- Reference:
- Towell, R. (2000) ‘Introducing interpersonal skills within a specialist language degree programme’ in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 111-118
- Related Keywords:
- Autonomy, HE (Higher Education sector), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Problem solving, Teamwork
- Reason: 84
- The particular ethos and forms of relationship encountered as students explore the social aspects of target language use and interact with one another in the modern language classroom can be seen as a potential arena for spiritual development. For instance, students and teachers must regularly attend to others’ halting attempts to convey meaning, and they may do so with respect, empathy, indifference or even derision. Students often find themselves making very public mistakes, and need both the humility to learn from them and the security that comes from expecting that they will be received with compassion and support. Students may find that they need to apologise or forgive, and they may need to be forgiven; all of these are language functions that can be met and practised in the target language. If spiritual development includes growth in qualities such as empathy, respect for others, mercy and humility, then such interactions are potentially fertile ground
- Reference:
- Smith, D. (2002) ‘Spiritual development in the language classroom: interpreting the National Curriculum’ in the Language Learning Journal, No. 26, pp. 36-42
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Secondary sector, Values
- Reason: 94
- The European Union is built around the free movement of its citizens, capital and services. The citizen with good language skills is better able to take advantage of the freedom to work or study in another Member State
- Reference:
- Commission of the European Communities (2003) Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006
- Related Keywords:
- Employability, European Union (EU), Language learning skills, Mobility, Study abroad
- Reason: 95
- In the context of the Lisbon strategy of economic, social and environmental renewal launched in March 2000, the European Union is developing a society based upon knowledge as a key element in moving towards its objective of becoming the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by the end of the decade. Learning other languages contributes to this goal by improving cognitive skills and strengthening learners’ mother tongue skills, including reading and writing
- Reference:
- Commission of the European Communities (2003) Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Economic, social and political dimension, English Mother Tongue, European Union (EU), Knowledge, Language learning skills
- Reason: 96
- The European Commission is working to develop the entrepreneurial spirit and skills of EU citizens - Such goals will be easier if language learning is effectively promoted in the European Union, making sure that European citizens, and companies, have the intercultural and language skills necessary to be effective in the global market-place
- Reference:
- Commission of the European Communities (2003) Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006
- Related Keywords:
- Business, European Union (EU), Intercultural competence, Language learning skills
- Reason: 115
- Speaking in a foreign language is a tangible skill
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Key skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 117
- There are fewer people with language skills in the UK - therefore knowledge of languages is more desirable
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Employability, Language learning skills, UK
- Reason: 133
- Practical language skills and knowledge are crucial to participation in democratic practices
- Reference:
- Byram, M. (2003) ‘Teaching languages for democratic citizenship in Europe and beyond’ in Brown, K., Brown, M. (eds) Reflections on Citizenship in a Multilingual World (London: CILT), pp15-24
- Related Keywords:
- Democracy, Equality (equal opportunities), Knowledge, Language learning skills, Practical skills
- Reason: 161
- Many employers nowadays expect to recruit people who have practical skills in understanding and in speaking and writing foreign languages, and an ability in more than one foreign language is particularly valuable
- Reference:
- King, A., Thomas, G. (1999) The Guide to Languages and Careers (London: CILT)
- Related Keywords:
- Employability, Language learning skills, Multilingualism, Practical skills
- Reason: 162
- Graduates in modern languages are sought after by employers not merely for their linguistic skills, but for the intellectual training which their course has provided. Linguists are trained to think structurally, they write essays which give them good practice in thinking clearly and in presenting focused arguments. Many language courses involve working cooperatively in groups and making formal presentations to an audience.. just the sort of teamwork and presentational skills which employers tell us they are looking for
- Reference:
- King, A., Thomas, G. (1999) The Guide to Languages and Careers (London: CILT)
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Critical thinking, Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Language learning skills, Teamwork
- Reason: 165
- Languages can be a real advantage in many branches of the legal profession. Lawyers who have qualified in the UK can be found working all over the world, and several law firms based in the UK have offices abroad. Obviously, people who work in these situations need to be able to understand, speak, read and write foreign languages
- Reference:
- King, A., Thomas, G. (1999) The Guide to Languages and Careers (London: CILT)
- Related Keywords:
- Careers, Employability, Language for specific purposes, Language learning skills, Law, Mobility
- Reason: 198
- Language learning is a useful re-education of the ear. Listening for meaning can be a useful apprenticeship and a most enjoyable one
- Reference:
- Hawkins, E. (1981) Modern Languages in the Curriculum (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
- Related Keywords:
- Education Studies, Language learning skills, Personal satisfaction
- Reason: 204
- Language learners learn how to listen to public announcements, to media, as a member of a live audience, for gist, for specific information, for detailed understanding, for implications. They learn how to speak in an interaction which could be a transaction, a casual conversation, an informal discussion, a formal discussion, a debate, an interview, how to give information or instructions, make presentations speaking from notes, speaking spontaneously or giving a prepared speech
- Reference:
- King, A., Honeybone, A. (2000) ‘The language of graduate skills’ in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 14-31
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Language learning skills
- Reason: 205
- Language learning viewed as developing communicative competence requires language learners to develop a wide range of skills and competencies from linguistic skills to sociolinguistic, cognitive, semantic, functional and strategic skills
- Reference:
- King, A., Honeybone, A. (2000) ‘The language of graduate skills’ in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 14-31
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Communication, Language learning skills, Learning strategies
- Reason: 212
- Through learning to present themselves and reflect both on their own and others' ideas, thoughts, intuitions and perceptions in the foreign language classroom, students on institution-wide language programmes can acquire competences and refine processes that allow them to become more effective professionals and better cross-cultural communicators
- Reference:
- DiNapoli, R. (2000) 'Reflection and professionalisation in language teaching: the case of 'Polylang' at the University of Westminster' in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 45-51
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Institution-Wide Language Programmes (IWLPs), Intercultural competence, Language learning skills
- Reason: 213
- Institution-wide language programmes can incorporate a number of subject-specific and personal transferable skills. These are the ability to communicate effectively, organise, gather information, use I.T., act independently, work in teams
- Reference:
- Ingrams, P. (2000) 'The Wolverhampton languages programme' in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 52-61
- Related Keywords:
- Autonomy, Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Institution-Wide Language Programmes (IWLPs), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Teamwork
- Reason: 219
- Language courses for engineers can help with formal and informal oral communication, organisation and precision in writing skills, fostering appropriateness because compared with arts graduates, engineers are often considered inarticulate.
- Reference:
- Hersch, A. (2000) ‘French and German for engineers’ in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 76-87
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Language for specific purposes, Language learning skills
- Reason: 252
- The percentage of companies that have employees with foreign language skills appears to be similar for French, German and Spanish companies surveyed. UK companies surveyed, by contrast, have the poorest language skills base
- Reference:
- Elucidate Study (1997) cited in Hagen, S. (1999) Business Communication Across Borders (London: LNTO and CILT)
- Related Keywords:
- Business, Key skills, Language learning skills, UK
- Reason: 266
- Language learning enhances overall linguistic and intellectual development
- Reference:
- Wicksteed, K. (2004) 'Languages and the Baccalaureate' in Languages, Mathematics and the Baccalaureate (London: The Nuffield Foundation), pp. 12-17
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Education Studies, Language learning skills, Personal and social development
- Reason: 328
- Vocationally-oriented language learning fosters key skills, such as communication, ICT, problem-solving and working with others. This overlays the value of language learning for developing an awareness of other countries and cultures and developing skills in cross-cultural communication
- Reference:
- Sewell, C. (2004) 'Keynote discussion' in Sewell, C. (ed) Language Learning for Work in a Multilingual World (London: CILT, the National Centre for Languages), pp. 3-12
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Intercultural competence, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language for specific purposes, Language learning skills, Problem solving, Teamwork
- Reason: 351
- Language competence implies other transferable skills- Employers value language competence as an indicator of wider communication skills: language learning promotes understanding of the need to listen carefully, to engage with others and to empathise with people in a wide range of working and social contexts
- Reference:
- The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Employability, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language learning skills, Understanding, Values
- Reason: 355
- The year abroad { as part of a language degree programme} is valuable in broadening work experience, social contacts and employability. It enables students to develop not only their language and cultural skills, but also key life skills of self-reliance and resourcefulness
- Reference:
- The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
- Related Keywords:
- Autonomy, Employability, Experiential learning, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language learning skills, Networking, Personal and social development, Residence abroad, Work experience
- 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: 359
- Through the study of a foreign language…Pupils also learn about the basic structures of language. They explore the similarities and differences between the foreign language they are learning and English or another language, and learn how language can be manipulated and applied in different ways. Their listening, reading and memory skills improve, and their speaking and writing become more accurate. The development of these skills, together with pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the structure of language, lay the foundations for future study of other languages
- Reference:
- DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
- Related Keywords:
- English Mother Tongue, Key skills, Language awareness, Language learning skills, Linguistics, Secondary sector
- Reason: 368
- In common with the study of the mother tongue, the study of modern foreign languages contributes to the whole school curriculum by: Combining linguistic skills (which are themselves both physical and intellectual) with personal and social development I
- Reference:
- The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
- Related Keywords:
- Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Secondary sector
- Reason: 371
- The first hand experience of another language brings a new perspective to pupils' perception of language, enabling them to make comparisons which sharpen their understanding of the concepts in both languages. Even in the early stages of learning, when pupils' linguistic resources are limited, the study of a modern language contributes new elements to their developing knowledge of the world and of other countries' cultures. It can offer valuable opportunities for reinforcing knowledge by enabling them to talk and write in the foreign language, albeit in simplified form, about what they have learnt in other subjects. It also develops an awareness in pupils of the value of knowing another language, and of the interpretative skills which it gives them
- Reference:
- The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
- Related Keywords:
- Culture, Education Studies, English Mother Tongue, Knowledge, Language awareness, Language learning skills, Related subjects, Secondary sector
- Reason: 377
- Language competencies are part of the core of skills that every citizen needs for training, employment, cultural exchange and personal fulfilment
- Reference:
- Commission of the European Communities (2003) Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006
- Related Keywords:
- Employability, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Personal satisfaction
- Reason: 382
- Language courses prepare you for the type of situations you will meet at work. The sort of things you learn to do on a language course these days are transferable skills which you’ll find invaluable later when you get your first job. Using language to persuade, argue or explain, preparing presentations, reformulating text in different forms for different audiences, just putting ideas across clearly - all these are vital later on in the workplace, whatever language you’re operating in. Language courses may give you experience of working in international teams and a whole range of ICT applications too
- Reference:
- CILT, the National Centre for Languages, Frequently Asked Questions, (http:\www.cilt.org.uk\faqs\why.htm)
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Employability, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Teamwork
- Reason: 383
- Languages teach you adaptability and communication skills. Learning how to interact with speakers of other languages means you are less likely to be stuck in one mode of thinking. It can help you see things from a range of perspectives - making you more adaptable, creative, and insightful. The ability to operate cross-culturally is becoming just as much valued by employers as straight language skills
- Reference:
- CILT, the National Centre for Languages, Frequently Asked Questions, (http:\www.cilt.org.uk\faqs\why.htm)
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Creativity, Employability, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language learning skills, Networking, Personal and social development
- 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: 427
- The multidisciplinary and language-specific nature of programmes in languages and related studies encourages the development of a wide range of key transferable skills including, predominantly cognitive skills: ability to use language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and audiences; ability to engage with and interpret layers of meaning within texts and other cultural products; ability to contextualise from a variety of perspectives; capacity for critical reflection and judgment in the light of evidence and argument; ability to extract and synthesise key information from written and spoken sources; ability to organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument; ability to engage in analytical and evaluative thinking
- Reference:
- Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2002) Languages and Related Studies: Subject Benchmark Statements (Gloucester: QAA)
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Creativity, Critical thinking, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Language learning skills, Related subjects
- Reason: 428
- The multidisciplinary and language-specific nature of programmes in languages and related studies encourages the development of a wide range of key transferable skills including, predominantly practical skills: the ability to use and present material in the target language and one's own language in written and oral forms in a clear and effective manner; the ability to work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, self-discipline, and time management; accurate and effective note-taking and summarising skills; library and bibliographic research skills; techniques for using target language source materials; analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to write and think under pressure and meet deadlines; IT skills, such as word processing, email, databases, online environments and the use of the internet as a research and study tool
- Reference:
- Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2002) Languages and Related Studies: Subject Benchmark Statements (Gloucester: QAA)
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Autonomy, HE (Higher Education sector), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Language learning skills, Practical skills, Problem solving, Related subjects, Technology
- Reason: 429
- The multidisciplinary and language-specific nature of programmes in languages and related studies encourages the development of a wide range of key transferable skills including, interpersonal skills and personal attributes: communication, presentation, interaction; the ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team; mediating skills, qualities of empathy; self-reliance, initiative, adaptability and flexibility; intercultural competence
- Reference:
- Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2002) Languages and Related Studies: Subject Benchmark Statements (Gloucester: QAA)
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Creativity, Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Related subjects, Teamwork, Values
- Reason: 432
- In common with the study of the mother tongue, the study of modern foreign languages contributes to the whole school curriculum by:... Inculcating valuable study skills: attention to general and detailed meaning in listening and reading; predicting, selecting, comparing and interpreting information; and memorisation;
- Reference:
- The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Language learning skills, Learning strategies, Secondary sector
- Reason: 448
- A foreign language will be very relevant if you join the Foreign and Commonwealth Office - you can demonstrate you have skill in learning languages
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Careers, Employability, Language awareness, Language learning skills, Mobility
- Reason: 462
- A language enables you to understand other people when they talk
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Language learning skills
- Reason: 495
- A language will enable you to read, understand and utilise a wider range of historical sources. For example, the major works on Egyptology are predominantly in French
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Information acquisition, Language learning skills
- 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: 547
- Language learning helps you to read literature
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Language learning skills, Literature
- Reason: 554
- Language learning improves other skills, for example listening well
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Language learning skills
- Reason: 555
- Language learning improves your vocabulary
- Reference:
- Sixth Former
- Related Keywords:
- Language awareness, Language learning skills
- Reason: 620
- Learning foreign languages opens up so much more opportunity with regard to literature than just English. You can get the literature from Spain, you can get it from France, you can get it from Latin America. It tells you so much of the experience these writers actually had. And to read about that in their own language and for you to understand it ..it's just great
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Information acquisition, Language learning skills, Literature, Personal satisfaction
- Reason: 626
- 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
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Employability, Key skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 627
- Language learning helps to develop concentration and accurate listening
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 628
- The oral presentations that you do in a language A-level really do give you confidence. The year 13 oral exam makes you confident enough to ask for help if you need it
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Language learning skills, Personal and social development, Qualifications
- Reason: 662
- Language learning develops effective writing skills in English and the foreign language
- Reference:
- undergraduate: IWLP
- Related Keywords:
- English Mother Tongue, Key skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 667
- If you learn languages you can read other countries’ original literature or masterpieces
- Reference:
- undergraduate: IWLP
- Related Keywords:
- Information acquisition, Language learning skills, Literature
- Reason: 671
- Learning another language helps develop your clarity of expression
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Communication, Language learning skills
- Reason: 680
- Learning a language encourages you to pay attention to detail
- Reference:
- undergraduate: IWLP
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 681
- Learning languages develops confidence in your ability to stand up in front of others (and speak in another language)
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Language learning skills, Personal and social development
- Reason: 682
- Learning another language will make you better at proof reading your work for corrections
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Key skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 685
- Learning another language makes you more confident to present to a group
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Language learning skills, Personal and social development
- Reason: 686
- Language learning promotes better essay-writing ability
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 706
- Language learning develops your study skills (i.e. essay writing, research, planning)
- Reference:
- language undergraduate
- Related Keywords:
- Academic skills, Language learning skills
- Reason: 720
- Employers need people with combined ICT and language skills
- Reference:
- Higher Education Advisory Panel
- Related Keywords:
- Employability, IT skills (Information Technology), Language learning skills
700 Reasons to study languages...
