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You live a new life for every new language you speak.If you know
only one language, you live only once.(Czech proverb) The limits of
my language are the limits of my universe.(Ludwig Wittgenstein)If
you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his
head.If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his
heart.(Nelson Mandela) The music that accompanies these slides is
Joe Le Taxi by Vanessa Paradis. This was an entirely French lyrical
song that reached number 3 in the UK charts in the 1980s.1
Saturday 26th September was the European Day of LanguagesAt the
age of 18 months you can speak about fifty words.At the age of five
you can speak several thousand!
By the age of 21, you will have spoken about 50 million
words!!!
Point to the percentage you think is the answer
80%
45%
30%
25%Post these percentages around the hall on pieces of paper.
Read each of the statements below in order and ask pupils to point
to the percentage they think is the answer. When clicked, the
answer will highlight itself.1). What percentage of the worlds
population speaks English 2).Which percentage is the number of
European Union Citizens that can take part in a conversation in a
language other than their own (45%)3). What percentage of people in
the Netherlands, Denmark or Sweden can hold a conversation in a
language other than their own (80%)4). What percentage of people in
the UK, Ireland or Portugal can hold a conversation in a language
other than their own (30%)5How many Languages are spoken in
Europe?ABOUT 20ABOUT 20023 offiical languages, approx 230
languages6So why learn another language?To understand millions more
people around the world and to be able to REALLY understand the
culture of countries when you visit themSo why learn another
language?To improve your employability.70% of British employers say
that they value language skills in their employees.Over 60% of
British trade is with non-English speaking countries.
So why learn another language?Your general reading and mental
skills improve through studying a language. Learning a foreign
language gives you important life skills. You will be better able
to adapt and cope with changes and to deal with unfamiliar and new
situations.You will also find that you can communicate better.So
why learn another language?Taking the trouble to learn another
language says a lot about YOU you are somebody who CARES about
being able to communicate with others, you are a THOUGHTFUL person
and you are someone who doesnt shy away from a CHALLENGE.But dont
worry, weve got GOOGLE translate!
So rememberNot everyone speaks English its a multilingual,
multicultural world.
You do not have to be fluent in a language there is room for all
levels of ability in all types of work.Languages improve the
quality of your life and your understanding of how other people
live and think.Languages are funny!
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