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Languages and careers

Languages and careers. Interlingua Language Solutions. Established in 2010, based in Lisburn, N.I Schools, businesses, FE colleges, community A reputation of high quality and innovative language services Complement schools’ language offerings. Current situation.

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Languages and careers

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  1. Languages and careers

  2. Interlingua Language Solutions • Established in 2010, based in Lisburn, N.I • Schools, businesses, FE colleges, community • A reputation of high quality and innovative language services • Complement schools’ language offerings

  3. Current situation • Decline in uptake for languages at GCSE and A-Level • Languages are not useful • Languages are only for linguists • Low level of language skills

  4. What employers look for? • 70% value foreign language skills • 38% helpful in building relations with overseas suppliers and customers • 65% are not satisfied with young people’s language skills • 15% looking for graduate with Arabic skills • An increasing need for speakers of Mandarin and Russian

  5. Certificate in Languages for Business • Practical application of languages in the workplace • Ofqual accredited Level 2 (QCF) • Rigorous qualification mapped against CEFR • French, Spanish and German • Awarded by IoL Educational Trust

  6. Why a new qualification? • Fill a gap in the market • Combats the decline in uptake of languages at GCSE and A-Level • Meets the business needs of employers • An ideal enrichment course for 6th form students

  7. Content • Authentic work-related scenarios and tasks with 6 topic areas: • Companies and organisations • Business communication & correspondence • International travel • Sales and marketing • Customer service • Rules and regulations

  8. Structure of the qualification Reading and Writing in a Business Context Speaking and listening in a Business Context

  9. Summary • Languages should be promoted as a skill • Languages and STEM subjects • More connections with employers and businesses • CLB and other language enrichment courses

  10. Thank you

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