Reason: 13
Language graduates have normally spent a year abroad. They may have done a work placement, or worked as language assistants. They can emphasise the ability to act independently, adapt and work in a novel environment, all of which are strong points to make. The ability to communicate effectively, teamwork, organisational ability and logical reasoning could be other key elements to stress. The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services suggests that employers want people who can communicate effectively, work independently and in teams and apply a logical and analytical approach to solving problems
Reference:
Connell, T. (2002) Languages and Employability: A Question of Careers (www.cilt.org.uk/careers/pdf/reports/employability.pdf)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Autonomy, Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Problem solving, Residence abroad, Teamwork, Work experience
Reason: 34
The development of intercultural competence through a period of residence abroad as part of a programme of study is an excellent example of the new kinds of literacy and new forms of content and communication
Reference:
Chambers, A. ‘Intercultural communication: the role of virtual mobility’ in Kelly et al. (eds) (2001) Third Level, Third Space: Intercultural Communication and Language in European Higher Education’ (Bern: Peter Lang), pp. 47-57
Related Keywords:
Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Intercultural competence, Key skills, Residence abroad
Reason: 72
An environmental language programme can incorporate the idea of learning as a social activity and focus on the development of interpersonal skills and the development of negotiation skills
Reference:
Honeybone, A., Brossier, V. (2000) ‘The University of Hertfordshire environmental French programme’ in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 102-109
Related Keywords:
Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Language for specific purposes
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: 98
The ability to understand and communicate in other languages is a basic skill for all European citizens
Reference:
Commission of the European Communities (2003) Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006
Related Keywords:
Communication, European Union (EU), Key skills
Reason: 112
Places of employment see a language as a good skill therefore, it's a plus, something in your favour in a job interview
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills
Reason: 115
Speaking in a foreign language is a tangible skill
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Language learning skills
Reason: 136
The pedagogy associated with language learning provides a further contribution of languages to citizenship. Communicative methodology is itself democratic. Skills developed in language classes are thus directly transferable to citizenship education, i.e. discussing in pairs, expressing opinion, working with others, taking part in public discourse
Reference:
Starkey, H., Osler, A. (2003) ‘Language teaching for cosmopolitan citizenship’ in Brown, K., Brown, M. (eds) Reflections on Citizenship in a Multilingual World (London: CILT), pp. 25-35
Related Keywords:
Citizenship, Communication, Democracy, Key skills, Teaching, Teamwork
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: 192
Vocationally Oriented Language Learning (VOLL) ...becomes an integral part of a lifelong educational process which combines work-related skills with personal growth, cultural awareness and social skills
Reference:
DiNapoli, R., Polezzi, L., King, A. (eds) (2001) Fuzzy Boundaries? (London:CILT)
Related Keywords:
Education Studies, Employability, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language for specific purposes, Lifelong learning, Personal and social development
Reason: 197
Language learning offers a neutral medium in which to rehearse basic concepts without appearing to call attention to the weaker pupils’ shortcomings.
Reference:
Hawkins, E. (1981) Modern Languages in the Curriculum (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Related Keywords:
Accessibility, Education Studies, Key skills
Reason: 206
Institution-wide language programmes can incorporate the development of a wide range of transferable skills
Reference:
Gentle, P. (2000) 'Gateways to global learning: the transferability of Institution Wide Language Programmes in higher education' in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 36-44
Related Keywords:
HE (Higher Education sector), Institution-Wide Language Programmes (IWLPs), Key skills
Reason: 208
Certain institution-wide language programmes emphasise the development of the skills of analysis and evaluation, team-working and relationship building, innovation and flexibility, planning and organising, problem-solving and decision-making
Reference:
Gentle, P. (2000) 'Gateways to global learning: the transferability of Institution Wide Language Programmes in higher education' in King, A. (Ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 36-44
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, HE (Higher Education sector), Institution-Wide Language Programmes (IWLPs), Key skills, Networking, Problem solving, Teamwork
Reason: 209
The ability to formulate and resolve problems, to analyse critically, to plan one's own development and to negotiate processes of learning are all further potential outcomes for linguists on institution-wide language programmes
Reference:
Gentle, P. (2000) 'Gateways to global learning: the transferability of Institution Wide Language Programmes in higher education' in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 36-44
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Critical thinking, HE (Higher Education sector), Institution-Wide Language Programmes (IWLPs), Key skills, Personal and social development, Problem solving
Reason: 210
Institution-wide language programmes can help students to work on cognitive skills, self-reliance skills and interpersonal skills
Reference:
Gentle, P. (2000) 'Gateways to global learning: the transferability of Institution Wide Language Programmes in higher education' in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 36-44
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Communication, HE (Higher Education sector), Institution-Wide Language Programmes (IWLPs), Key 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: 221
Engineering students {on particular language programmes} have to use their initiative and judgment in deciding on their assignments, manage their time well, research topics they have chosen, activate cognitive skills, e.g. questioning, analysing, synthesising, summarising, evaluating and interpreting. They have to organise information clearly in a coherent and cohesive discourse, and present it confidently. All these skills are inherent to what employers call communication skills
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:
Academic skills, Communication, Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Language for specific purposes
Reason: 227
Europe's diversity is nowhere clearer than in its languages. But if it is to benefit from that diversity, its citizens have to be able to communicate with each other. Knowledge of languages is part of the basic skills that the Europe of the knowledge society requires; everyone should, as a general rule, be able to speak two foreign languages
Reference:
Council of the European Union (2002) Detailed work programme on the follow-up of the objectives of education and training systems in Europe (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2002/c_142/c_14220020614en00010022.pdf)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Diversity, European Union (EU), Key skills, Knowledge
Reason: 238
Through a study of languages, young people can learn social skills and gain self-confidence through understanding that they are cracking a code which has the potential to open up a new world to them
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:
Key skills, Language awareness, Personal and social development
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: 269
Language learning helps develop broader social and communication skills.
Reference:
Wicksteed, K. (2004) 'Languages and the Baccalaureate' in Languages, Mathematics and the Baccalaureate (London: The Nuffield Foundation), pp. 12-17
Related Keywords:
Communication, Key skills
Reason: 298
Languages are of clear commercial benefit. They enhance other skills in the field of communication; they are of huge cultural importance; they create opportunities for individuals who speak them
Reference:
Connell, T. (2002) Languages and Employability: A Question of Careers (www.cilt.org.uk/careers/pdf/reports/employability.pdf)
Related Keywords:
Business, Communication, Culture, Employability, Key skills
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: 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: 332
Qualifications, flexibility and mobility will be at a premium ..unless our education system can provide people with the skills to cope with the emerging challenges and opportunities - and these include language skills - the future will be tough for the next generation
Reference:
The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills, Mobility, Qualifications, UK
Reason: 339
Communication across cultures will remain a key skill - The ability to communicate across cultures will be essential to national well-being and it is in the UK’s interests to wake up to the value of languages in cementing international relations
Reference:
The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Intercultural competence, International relations, Key skills, UK
Reason: 343
Languages are not only for overseas placements. The ability to understand and communicate in other languages is becoming not simply a bolt-on extra for overseas representatives but a core requirement for all
Reference:
The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Employability, Key skills
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: 353
Effective use of technology needs linguistic skills - The next generation will need high levels of proficiency both as communicators and in the associated technologies. While computer-aided translation systems will speed up the process of working between languages, it is people with high levels of literacy and the experience of learning and using languages who are most likely to be able to exploit new technologies to the full
Reference:
The Nuffield Languages Inquiry (2000) Languages: the next generation (London: The Nuffield Foundation)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Employability, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Technology
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: 372
Because the study of a modern foreign language involves re-learning how to express oneself, it is well suited to dealing with topics from subjects as varied as history, geography, technology, mathematics and the sciences. Even basic work with numbers, prices and measures reinforces mathematical understanding
Reference:
The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Multidisciplinarity, Related subjects, Secondary sector
Reason: 375
The study of modern foreign languages also has an important contribution to make to cross-curricular skills and competences. These skills include for example social, through communication and cooperation; personal, by developing creativity and imagination; study, through observation, research and planning using a variety of media; and vocational, through communicative competence, independence, problem-solving and decision-making
Reference:
The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Autonomy, Communication, Creativity, Key skills, Multidisciplinarity, Personal and social development, Problem solving, Secondary sector, Teamwork, Technology
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: 390
Whichever career path young people choose, they will need the skills that make them employable in a world where recruitment is increasingly global, where flexibility and mobility are at a premium. As a nation, we owe it to them to ensure that they do not lose out in the jobs market to better educated and linguistically qualified candidates from other countries
Reference:
Response from the Steering Group of the Nuffield Languages Programme to the consultation document 14-19: extending opportunities, raising standards, 20 May 2002
Related Keywords:
Employability, Globalisation, Key skills, Mobility, UK
Reason: 410
As students progress through their education at school, a modern language will be of benefit to their personal and educational development in a variety of ways. It will allow them to establish contact with people of their own age who speak other languages and to access information from other cultures. It will help them thereby to understand that experience of the world through another language can be just as 'real' and 'valid' as experience of the world through English. It will offer them the positive experience of developing an entirely new mode of understanding and expression and an opportunity to acquire an explicit understanding of what the components of language are and how these may be manipulated for different purposes. It will allow them to derive cognitive benefits through problem-solving, memorisation, recall, making connections, attending to detail and pragmatic strategies. All of these are basic transferable skills that can be activated or enhanced through a modern language. Learning a modern language will help students to develop strategies for learning and using language that will assist them not only with their current modern language but with others also that they may subsequently learn. It will encourage them to appreciate and participate in cultural and linguistic diversity
Reference:
Scottish Executive, Ministerial Action Group on Languages (2000) Citizens of a Multilingual World: Key Issues (www.scotland.gov.uk-library3-education-mwki-07.asp)
Related Keywords:
Culture, Diversity, Intercultural competence, Key skills, Language awareness, Learning strategies, Networking, Personal and social development, Problem solving, Secondary sector, Understanding
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: 447
A foreign language enables you to develop your interpersonal skills with people from different countries
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Communication, Key skills, Networking, Personal and social development
Reason: 454
In common with the study of the mother tongue, the study of modern foreign languages contributes to the whole school curriculum by:.. Offering many opportunities to develop the various oral and written communication skills; Increasing sensitivity to sounds and rhythms; Providing insights into the way language works
Reference:
The Department of Education and Science; Welsh Office (1990) Modern Foreign Languages for Ages 11 to 16 (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Communication, English Mother Tongue, Key skills, Language awareness
Reason: 466
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities to promote:.. Financial capability, through opportunities to cover work-related contexts within the topic of the world of work
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Multidisciplinarity, Secondary sector
Reason: 468
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities for pupils to develop the key skill of .. Application of number, through talking and writing about the time and measures in the target language, and carrying out conversions about distances and currency
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Secondary sector
Reason: 470
A language gives you other skills some people don't have to make you stand out
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills, Personal and social development
Reason: 475
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities to develop the key skill of:.. IT, through using audio, video, satellite television and the internet to access and communicate information, and through selecting and using a range of ICT resources to create presentations for different audiences and purposes
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Information acquisition, IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills, Secondary sector, Technology
Reason: 478
A language helps your general communication skills
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Communication, Key skills
Reason: 479
A language is a flexible skill
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills
Reason: 483
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities for pupils to develop the key skill of:.. Working with others, through developing their ability to participate in group conversations and discussions
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Secondary sector, Teamwork
Reason: 486
A language is an important and useful skill
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills
Reason: 489
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities for pupils to develop the key skill of:.. Improving their own learning and performance, through developing their ability to rehearse and redraft work to improve accuracy and presentation, and through developing learning strategies such as memorising, dealing with the unpredictable, and using reference materials
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Key skills, Learning strategies, Secondary sector
Reason: 498
A language will improve your social communication skills
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Communication, Key skills
Reason: 504
Modern Foreign Languages provides opportunities for pupils to develop the key skill of: Problem solving, through developing their ability to apply and adapt their knowledge of the target language for specific communication purposes
Reference:
DFEE, QCA (1999) Modern Foreign Languages: The National Curriculum for England (London: HMSO)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Key skills, Problem solving, Secondary sector
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: 546
Knowledge of a language demonstrates desirable skills
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Academic skills, Employability, Key skills
Reason: 549
Language learning builds skills that cannot be taught any other way
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Teaching, Uniqueness
Reason: 558
Language learning is a skills-based process that feeds into other activities
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills
Reason: 559
Language learning maintains important skills as well as building them
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills
Reason: 562
Language learning provides you with skills that you can use both now and in the future
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills
Reason: 590
Languages give you new skills
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Learning
Reason: 594
Languages help personal organisation skills
Reference:
Sixth Former
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Personal and social development
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: 638
If you do a language degree you don't just learn to speak languages but you live in a different country which means that you are exposed to all kinds of different things and you pick up different skills just from independent living in a different place
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Autonomy, Experiential learning, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Personal and social development, Residence abroad
Reason: 640
The sorts of skills that a language student develops encompass a far wider range than perhaps more limited degrees. Language students have above average IT skills in comparison with the rest of the population, they can work to deadlines and be flexible and adaptable in dynamic situations
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), IT skills (Information Technology), Key skills
Reason: 645
Learning another language can give you a valuable skill, which can help you find good employment
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, Key skills
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: 665
Language learning develops teamworking skills
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Teamwork
Reason: 674
Students are required {during the year abroad as part of a languages degree programme} to develop extensive problem-solving skills and to draw on personal resources. In surviving this process, students tend to develop enhanced confidence in their ability to survive difficulties and to be more willing to take risks
Reference:
Johnston, B., Myles, F., Mitchell, R., Ford, P. (2004) The Year Abroad: A Critical Moment. (Paper presented at Navigating the New Landscape for Languages, LLAS and CILT Conference, SOAS, University of London, 30 June - 1 July, 2004)
Related Keywords:
HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Personal and social development, Problem solving, Residence abroad
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: 684
Learning another language develops your problem solving skills
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Key skills, Problem solving
Reason: 692
On a language degree you develop many more skills than other degrees. You are an asset to an employer as fewer and fewer people learn languages
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Employability, HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills
Reason: 704
Learning another language improves your time management skills
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Key skills
Reason: 708
The act of learning a foreign language reflects keen determination, outstanding communication skills and good organisational skills
Reference:
language undergraduate
Related Keywords:
Communication, Key skills, Personal and social development

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