According to a survey by the British Academy, Inspiring the future: languages at work survey, 75% of employers think that graduates with English-only are at a disadvantage in the labour market.
According to Forbes, being bilingual can also encourage productivity and multitasking. Mastering a second language helps employees save time by avoiding misunderstandings and problems that arise from communication issues and missed cultural cues.
Graduating with a degree in one or more modern languages can lead to many industries, including interpreting, journalism, teaching, and translation.
In our language classes, students will develop transferable skills alongside their linguistic knowledge. Working in groups, analysing data, coping with direct challenges, managing an audience and presenting information are key skills that will help our students perform effectively in their future careers.
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