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Modern Languages
Modern Languages
In Modern Languages, we develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of French and Spanish in the four skills of reading, listening, talking and writing. We provide them with opportunities to develop their reading, listening, talking and writing skills to understand and use French and Spanish in a variety of contexts.
You can find more about our courses for S1-3 on our website: https://marrcollegeml.wordpress.com/
We also offer Language for Life and Work Level 3 and 4 award in S3 for pupils who want to continue with develop learners’ language and employability skills, through studying one or two modern languages in practical and relevant contexts for life and work.
Studying a language at National level will broaden your horizons and you will be learning at the rich and varied culture of countries where the language is spoken. You will learn about the language the people and places where the language is spoken through the study of four contexts:
1. Society
2. Employability
3. Learning
4. Culture
In Modern Languages, we develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of French and Spanish in the four skills of reading, listening, talking and writing. We provide them with opportunities to develop their reading, listening, talking and writing skills to understand and use French and Spanish in a variety of contexts.
You can find more about our courses for S1-3 on our website: https://marrcollegeml.wordpress.com/
We also offer Language for Life and Work Level 3 and 4 award in S3 for pupils who want to continue with develop learners’ language and employability skills, through studying one or two modern languages in practical and relevant contexts for life and work.
Studying a language at National level will broaden your horizons and you will be learning at the rich and varied culture of countries where the language is spoken. You will learn about the language the people and places where the language is spoken through the study of four contexts:
1. Society
2. Employability
3. Learning
4. Culture
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Watch the Modern Languages Promo Video
I like languages, but I don’t want to be a translator or teacher?
After university, graduates who have studied languages go into a wide range of jobs, including:
- Business Services 26.9%
- Banking / Finance 13.1%
- Wholesale / Retail 11.8%
- Manufacturing 10.1%
- Public Administration 7.9%
- Community / Social Services 7.7%
- Education 6.5%
- Transport / Communications 5.7%
- Hotels & Restaurants 3.7%
- International Organisations 0.2%
- Other Areas 2.5%
Languages have definitely helped us get to where we are today…
77 % of British exporters believe they lose business because they can’t speak other languages.
In fact, research suggests the UK is missing out on contracts worth up to £21 billion a year because of the lack of language skills in the workforce.”
Surveys show that 60% of UK employers are dissatisfied with the foreign language skills of school leavers and more than 30% of UK businesses want people specifically for their language skills.
Languages Plus Award
The brand new Languages Plus Award is an amazing opportunity for pupils to achieve two National 4 Awards for the price of one! Pupils who choose this option will develop their Listening, Talking, Reading and Writing skills in both French and Spanish, working towards a National 4 in both languages. Studying a Modern Language and its culture not only opens up a whole new professional world that will enhance your chances of securing a job in a variety of sectors such as journalism, business and hospitality, it will also help to build confidence, enhance communication skills and develop creativity. Upon successfully completing this award, you will have enhanced your qualifications for leaving school, or you will be ready to take the next step in your languages pathway to progress to National 5 French, Spanish, or both.
The brand new Languages Plus Award is an amazing opportunity for pupils to achieve two National 4 Awards for the price of one! Pupils who choose this option will develop their Listening, Talking, Reading and Writing skills in both French and Spanish, working towards a National 4 in both languages. Studying a Modern Language and its culture not only opens up a whole new professional world that will enhance your chances of securing a job in a variety of sectors such as journalism, business and hospitality, it will also help to build confidence, enhance communication skills and develop creativity. Upon successfully completing this award, you will have enhanced your qualifications for leaving school, or you will be ready to take the next step in your languages pathway to progress to National 5 French, Spanish, or both.
