BENEFITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Students who learn a second language benefit in practical ways. They are better able to communicate with native speakers in this country and in other nations; they have a better understanding of other cultures; and they are better prepared for potential careers. Moreover, students' learning skills in general are enhanced through foreign language study.

 IMMEDIATE BENEFITS
 Attaining greater academic achievement in other areas of study, including reading, social
studies, and mathematics
 Developing a clearer understanding of the English language and greater sensitivity to structure, vocabulary, and sytax.
 Earning higher SAT and ACT scores, especially in verbal areas.
 Sensing a greater awareness and deeper understanding of other cultures, and developing a more positive interaction with persons from other nations.
 Gaining advantageous qualifications for student exchange programs.
 Developing a global attitude.
 Improving knowledge of geography.
 Exploring career opportunities involoving foreign language.
 Earning college credits while in high school and/or fulfilling a requirement for college entrance or graduation.

 

LONG-RANGE BENEFITS  
   Facilitating the learning of additional foreign languages.
   Acquiring an indispensable skill in a global world.
   Preparing for travel for business, education, or pleasure.
   Performing research abroad.
   Qualifying for foreign study programs:
   *Student exchanges
   *Junior year abroad in college
   *Summer courses abroad
   *Business internships abroad
   Exchanging professional ideas and information in commerce, law, education, arts.
   Enhancing career opportunities:
   *Employment abroad in business, education, or government
   *Employment in the U.S. by foreign countries.
   *Employment in the U.S. by United States export companies.
   *Employment in industries dealing with foreign tourists.
   *Employment in social services, hospitals, law enforcement
   Appreciating the aesthetics of literature, music, art, folklore
   Developing more flexibility in thinking processes through problem solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning.
   Enjoying the satisfaction of achieving a personal goal---learning another language.

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09/01/2005