Transcript Some Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

Some Reasons to Learn
Another Language
School Requirements
and Language Learning
Regent’s Diploma Requirement
Colleges want you to take at least 2-3 years
Passing the Language Regent’s Exam,
CLEP Exam, or AP course also looks good
on your College Application, and the latter
two may result in credits towards college
graduation
Helps with other School Subjects
English Language Arts
Build Vocabulary & Verbal Expression Skills
Understand Language & Grammar better
Social Studies
Learn about other Cultures & their Views
Appreciate Diversity and Tolerance
Acquire new Learning Strategies & Skills
Combine Performance with Knowledge
Use everything to leap beyond your language
Global Citizenship
We have entered a Global Age
International Communications & the Internet
Trade, Finance, & Multinationals
Global Consequences:
Prosperity, Environment, Politics, & War
A Global Age requires Global Citizens
Language & Cultural Knowledge help us
earn the Respect of other Nations & help us
serve our country’s and community’s Needs
Career Opportunities
International Jobs or Companies
Business—International Trade or Finance
Government—Foreign Service; CIA
United Nations; World Bank
Legal
Travel
Foreign News
Consultant
Translator or Interpreter
Careers—2
Jobs serving diverse populations
What better way is there to serve your
customers than to speak their language
Information or Help Desk
Social Services
Academic & Research
Country or Regional Expert
International Training Programs
Language Teacher