Learning a new language also creates exciting opportunities to learn about different lifestyles and cultures. Yet, sadly, the uptake of students learning foreign languages has dropped. According to figures published by exam boards, pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland sat 382,228 language GCSEs this year - compared with 559,115...
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Foreign language skills have local benefits
Thanks to a range of social influences, the world is now a smaller place than ever before. The internet boom, changing migration patterns, a growing global business community and increasing frequency of international travel have increased the value of foreign language skills and engaging with people from different cultures enormously.
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