Why study languages?

Learning languages and finding out about other countries can be fun, as well as useful, and this free course, Why study languages?, is an introduction to the differences in culture and language about which we all need to be aware. There are 10 independent sections: any selection of them can be studied in any order. Some are about why knowledge of other languages and cultures can be important; others are about what it's like to study a foreign language or to have a career using a foreign language. The course is aimed at secondary school students, age approximately 11-16.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Careers in languages
• 1 Careers in languages
• 1.1 Careers advice
• 1.2 Be a knight in shining armour
• 1.3 Function among locals
• 1.4 Sample professions
• 2 Languages and the work environment
• 2 Languages and the work environment
• 3 Studying languages
• 3 Studying languages
• 4 Language study skills
• 4 Language study skills
• 5 Language and culture
• 5 Language and culture
• 6 International Christmas
• 6 International Christmas
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements