Studying languages Is your child passionate about modern foreign languages? Find out how pursuing Spanish, French or German can help them to explore the world.
Your school is part of the Inspiration Trust family. We’re proud to have 27 passionate language teachers within our school community, offering a wealth of experience. Among them, we have nine native speakers delivering their modern foreign language (MFL) lessons with authenticity and a deep knowledge of the countries they represent. There is no denying that the study of languages provides richness and opportunity. Pupils that choose to take a language at GCSE will develop versatile skills that they can take with them beyond school. In today’s world, international communication means business. Along with increasing employment prospects, the study of languages opens doors to Multilingual other cultures and widens horizons. It’s a employees are necessary tool in connecting communities essential and the skill and breaking down barriers of communication and understanding. awards them with an
increased earning potential
- up to 12% more than the national average!
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, Nelson Mandela that goes to his heart.
Across our family of schools we teach
French
Spanish
German
These languages have an enormous presence worldwide. You may be surprised to learn that… French is the ofcial language in Belgium, Luxembourg, Haiti, Canada and more than 15 African countries. It is also the unofcial second language of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon and Syria.
Spanish is the ofcial language of most countries in Central and South America. It is also the unofcial second language of parts of the USA, parts of Morocco and the west coast of Africa.
German is an ofcial language in Austria, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, eastern France, northern Italy and eastern Belgium. It is also an important second language in many Eastern European countries and is the number one language required.
Top Tips to support families in helping with their child’s learning
Nina Torin MFL Curriculum Lead Inspiration Trust
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Listen to them read their school work ‘out loud’
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Ask them to teach you something in the foreign language and get them to correct your pronunciation
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Encourage them to create revision cards and test them on vocabulary
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Ensure they have login details from their school to access the fun interactive websites to help with language learning
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Encourage listening and singing aloud to songs in the foreign language or even changing the language settings on Netix.
If you would like to nd out about your school’s MFL offer, after-school activities and how you can help your child to pursue languages, please contact your school.