1. + Why learn languages – N o. 1 “But everybody speaks English…” Did you know…? 75% of the world’s population speaks no English at all. Did you know…? 75% of the world’s population speaks no English at all.

2. + Why learn languages – N o. 2 “I won’t need it in the job I want” Did you know…? 60% of British business is with non -English speaking countries Did you know…? 60% of British business is with non -English speaking countries

3. + Why learn languages – N o. 3 “I’ll never work abroad…” How do you know? And besides, many British companies now have to look for employees from Europe because their language skills are better. How do you know? And besides, many British companies now have to look for employees from Europe because their language skills are better.

4. + Why learn languages – N o. 4 “When I go on holiday everyone speaks English…” Did you know…? Often holidays are cheaper and more authentic away from the tourist areas where English is less common. Did you know…? Often holidays are cheaper and more authentic away from the tourist areas where English is less common.

5. + Why learn languages – N o. 5 “But the languages I do at school aren’t the ones that I will need” Did you know..? Learning one language teaches you how to learn others faster. Did you know..? Learning one language teaches you how to learn others faster.

6. + Why learn languages – N o. 6 “Learning a language won’t help me…” Did you know…? Learning a foreign language improves your English grammar and literacy too. Did you know…? Learning a foreign language improves your English grammar and literacy too.

7. + Why learn languages – N o. 7 “I’m more likely to get into university if I do easy A- levels” Did you know….? Applicants are more likely to be accepted onto a languages course than any other subject. Besides, universities know which are the “easy” A-levels! Did you know….? Applicants are more likely to be accepted onto a languages course than any other subject. Besides, universities know which are the “easy” A-levels!

8. + Why learn languages – N o. 8 “I can use software to translate” Did you know..? Languages software works literally, so “ready willing and able” comes out in French as “laid out and available loans” Did you know..? Languages software works literally, so “ready willing and able” comes out in French as “laid out and available loans”

9. + Why learn languages – N o. 9 “But we’re in England” Did you know…? There are more than 40 languages in Peterborough alone. London has over 300. Did you know…? There are more than 40 languages in Peterborough alone. London has over 300.

10. + Why learn languages – N o. 10 “It’s too specialized a subject” Did you know…? Employers value languages not just for communication but because they also show you must be logical, confident and have good problem-solving skills. Did you know…? Employers value languages not just for communication but because they also show you must be logical, confident and have good problem-solving skills.