Why should you do Languages at GCSE? YOU NEED A LANGUAGE IN YOUR LIFE THAT’S NOT ENGLISH

100 businesses were surveyed .... Why learn a foreign language? We live in a multi-lingual, global society Transferable skills Improved communication Enhanced job opportunities – at home and abroad Broader horizons Travel opportunities It’s fun, interesting and impressive Learn about culture, history, literature and society 26% 18% 16% 14% 11% 7% 5% 3%

Local/ national/international areas of interests Content: 3 themes: Identity and Culture Me, my family, my friends Technology Free-time activities Customs and festivals Local/ national/international areas of interests Home, town, region Social issues Environment Poverty Travel and tourism Education & world of work Studies School life Post-16 Careers and Jobs

ASSESSMENT The 4 skills will be assessed: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They will all be assessed in a final exam- (April/June of Year 11- Summer 2021) You will be either entered for Foundation or Higher Tier across the 4 skills.

Jobs with MFL Jobs specifically for MFL Interpreter Translator Teacher

Jobs with MFL Jobs where MFL is encouraged Business services Charity work Diplomatic services Engineering Media Museums & libraries Public administration Teaching Tourism Transport & logistics Sales executive

English is not enough –you need a foreign language You can travel to new places around the world. It’s the perfect way to meet new people and discover new cultures.

Speaking another language really makes you stand out from the crowd.  Learning a foreign language can help you understand your own language and make it easier to learn others. You develop 4 key skills; listening, reading, speaking and writing.

You'll have fun learning about a wide range of topics from shopping, to sport, to food and entertainment. Speaking more than one language increases your brain capacity and you have better memory too. (fights against Alzheimer’s & Dementia

You build multi-tasking skills Your memory improves You become more perceptive Your decision making skills improve

It’s an impressive achievement to speak a foreign language and you'll have better options for your future!