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Year 9 Presentation

Year 9 Presentation. Clare Forder – University of Brighton. What do these people have in common?. David Beckham. What do these people have in common?. Emma Watson. What do these people have in common?. Orlando Bloom. What do these people have in common?. Jennifer Connelly.

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Year 9 Presentation

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  1. Year 9 Presentation Clare Forder – University of Brighton

  2. What do these people have in common? • David Beckham

  3. What do these people have in common? • Emma Watson

  4. What do these people have in common? • Orlando Bloom

  5. What do these people have in common? • Jennifer Connelly

  6. What do these people have in common? • Andy Murray

  7. Answer……. • THEY CAN ALL SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE!!

  8. All about you… • So, why might it be important for YOU to learn another language? • Helps to get you a job/different opportunities • Aids communication/people skills • Helps you to understand other cultures • Develops your confidence • Improves problem-solving skills

  9. Case Studies • Name: Tim • Company: Nissan • Job: Mechanic/project manager • Qualifications: BSc Mechanical Engineering • NVQ Level 1 – French • Why languages? • Need to speak with delivery drivers and suppliers and attend meetings

  10. Case Studies • Name: Claire • Company: Women’s Tennis Association • Job: Senior Communications Manager • Qualifications: Degree in Media, Communications & German; French GCSE • Why languages? • Useful for interviews and understanding press conferences

  11. Case Studies • Name: Adam • Company: Lloyd’s of London • Job: Fine Art Underwriter • Qualifications: Degree in French & Spanish; French & Spanish GCSE • Why languages? • Very important for working in a global market and speaking to clients all over the world.

  12. Some useful advice • You don’t have to be completely fluent in another language • Show willing and make an effort! • Learning one language shows you have learnt other important skills • You never know where a language might take you • Learn a language to stand out from the crowd

  13. Examples of jobs • Events organiser: must have good written and spoken German • Games tester: requires French reading and writing skills • Marketing manager: French, German or Spanish skills a plus • Media Consultant: German skills essential • Data researcher: language skills would be a distinct advantage

  14. For more information • You might want to visit some websites for more information on studying languages: • www.trylifeinanotherlanguage.com • www.languageswork.org.uk • http://www.whystudylanguages.ac.uk/content/lab.html

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