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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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