Languages for all

Language Learning Unit

Why study a

language? Dobro pozhalovat’

ようこそ

Bienvenidos

欢迎

Willkommen

Bienvenue

Accoglienza

Why study a language?It’s a multilingual

world…Test your knowledge - Languages of the European Union

Match the 7 most widely spoken EU languages to the percentage of their native speakers in the EU

FrançaisDeutschItalianoEspañolEnglishNederlandsPolski

Español

Nederlands

Italiano

Français English

Deutsch

Polski

5%

13%

12% 13%

18%

9%9%

Why study a

language?English is not enough…….Some ideas from university and year 12/13 students:

It’s fun • you find out about other people and cultures • knowing a language makes you more employable • they lead you into other subjects • you make new friends • you learn about yourself and your own country • it gives you more confidence • great for holidays! • gives you communication skills…

Languages are needed for the social side of business:

• Listening is a skill• Cultural awareness pays off• Relationships make a difference• Networking is easier in the local

language

According to top employers:• Business is global today• English is important but not enough• You need to get noticed overseas• Foreign languages are vital

Employability: Give yourself the

edge

Languages currently available at Keele:

French - levels 1-10German – levels 1-10Spanish - levels 1-10Russian – levels 1-6Japanese – levels 1-6Mandarin Chinese 1-6Arabic –levels 1-2Italian – levels 1-2

Keele language levels:

Each level corresponds to a one-semester module

Entry depends on previous language knowledge, e.g.• Level 1 – absolute beginner• Level 5 – GCSE• Level 7 - A-level

Keele language modules:

• carry a full 15-credit rating at Keele.

• can be chosen as ‘free-standing electives’ by most students, counting towards your overall workload and degree.

• can be taken instead of an elective in a student’s principal subject(s).

• can be taken as free additional module by students who do not have electives choices

• can be studied for one semester or systematically over all three years.

Keele language modules:

• are taught by native speakers • use a communicative approach• are supported by on-line

materials • focus on all five skills-

listening speaking readingwritingcultural understanding

It’s fun:

Added Value:Enhance your CV

• Enhanced degree title “…. with competency in …”

Widen your horizons:

Residential vacation courses at partner institutions in:

• Lüneburg• Madrid• Kyoto• Tver• Aix-en-Provence• Ludong

In 2013/14 there were ca. 850 students enrolled on 50 language modules at Keele.

And this is what previous students have said about language learning……..

“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”

“Languages are fun and not too difficult”“Languages can provide

opportunities nowadays here in the UK even if you don't want to go and work abroad because of the multicultural society we live in”

To summarize, with a language you can…

connect with other cultures

give yourself the edge – you need to in the global job market of the 21st century

keep up with the rest of the world

join in – it’s a multilingual world!

accoglienza

Make yourself more indispensable

be more confident

study abroad

Enrich your travel experiences

It’s your choice

Language Learning Unit