Modern Languages

MODERN LANGUAGES REASONS TO CHOOSE MODERN LANGUAGES: French, Spanish or German Modern Foreign Languages offer an exciting intellectual challenge as well as skills of practical value. Language learning activates the REQUIREMENTS: grey cells in the brain. This not Students must have achieved at only improves general intelligence least a grade 6 in the relevant and memory, but it can also GCSE. reduce the effects of brain ageing. Multilingualism also develops the following transferable skills EXAM BOARD: highly sought after by employers in Pearson today’s global market: SUBJECT LEAD: • Decision making Malika Power • Observation malikapower@frensham.org • A sophisticated cultural awareness SPECIFICATION: • Critical thinking www.frensham.org/a-level-subjects • Effective oral and written communication in English and your other language(s) • Open-mindedness • Independence • Resilient problem solving • Prioritising • Willingness to accept new challenges By choosing to study a language, you will not only deepen your understanding of both the history and the cultures of our European neighbours but you will also become someone of real attraction to employers.