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This is the communications age – and languages are the heart
of communication.
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Every child should have the chance to learn another language at
school.
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Languages belong in the core curriculum.
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Learning a language isn’t just about a short taster course – it
needs to be ongoing and cumulative.
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With languages, little and often is best
– half an hour four times a week is better than a two-hour block
once a week.
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Language learners need regular and
ongoing classes.The number of hours of class time relates directly to
their success.
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International
studies have shown that people who can speak more than one language do
better across the whole curriculum.
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In the international
marketplace, speaking more than one language gives people a competitive
advantage.
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International language skills boost
success in business
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English is a bit like vanilla ice cream.
It’s everywhere, it’s nice, it’s basic. But there are so many more
flavours and tastes out there! Why not try them
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Everyone masters one
language (their first, or mother tongue), the second (or third!)
might be even easier!
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You are never too old, or too young, to
learn a new language.
(There are many examples of older people successfully learning
languages, and of primary or pre-school language
classes).
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Studies show that people who learn other
languages tend to be more flexible, more reasonable and more
broad-minded. They
understand!
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Speaking only one language is like a grey, dull winter – it’s
time to Spring into the colour and variety of learning other
languages!
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Speaking other languages will take you places – mentally,
physically and emotionally. Speaking international languages opens up
jobs, friendships, travel, and new ways of thinking and expressing
yourself.
