Why Learn Languages?

 

APART FROM BEING FUN, learning languages allows you to access exciting job opportunities in the North West, across the UK, Europe or the World.

Learn Languages and the world is your oyster!

 

Many companies across the North West and the rest of the country need people with language skills in order to communicate with clients and other business contacts overseas.

If you wish to see examples of these companies, click here.

 

Language learning

You don't have to be fluent in a language or even possess a high level qualification to be able to use your skills effectively at work. If you want to learn a new language, brush up old qualifications, or find ways to keep up and improve your language skills, we can help direct you to learning opportunities.

Click here for information on language learning

Languages Work

Access free exciting resources and information about careers in languages and find out the kind of exciting career you could have using your languages. Just follow the link http://www.languageswork.org.uk

Community Languages

The launch of the website for Our Languages, a  groundbreaking initiative funded by the DCSF, takes place today at  the third CILT Community Languages National Conference in  Sheffield. The new website, hosted by CILT, the National  Centre for Languages, provides vital information and support for  community languages teachers and managers in the UK. Content  includes video clips showing best practice, case studies, useful  links and training and event information. Key features include a  database of schools teaching community languages in England and  information on how to gain accreditation in community languages http://www.ourlanguages.org.uk/>

 

Careers

A world of opportunity is open to you when you learn another language. From helping someone with directions to liaising with top business professionals, you will not lack excitement!

Visit the Languages Work website and see how young people are putting their language skills to use in a variety of sectors such as:

Business Services

International Oraganisations

Motor Industry

Banking & Finance

Tourism & Hospitality

Retail

Marketing

Journalism

Leisure & Sports

Translating & Interpreting

 

The North West University Language Alliance (NWULA) organise events on a regular basis to encourage young people to learn languages. For more information go to events near you.

 

Specialist language occupations

If you would like to work as a professional translator, interpreter, language teacher or trainer find out more here.

Click here for information on specialist language occupations