European Day of Languages

26 September 2012

Our planet has over 6 billion people who speak between 6000 and 7000

different languages.Not everyone speaks English!

It’s a multicultural and a multilingual world!

Over 40 languages are spoken throughout

Europe alone

A little language can make a lot of difference!!!

David Beckham said:

“If I can conquer Spanish, it willhave been a great achievement!”

At the age of 18 months you

can speak about fifty words.

At the age of five you can speak several

thousand!

By the age of 21, you will have spoken about

50 million words!!!

People who can speak another language can earn up to

£5000 more than colleagues who do not!

If you have learnt a second language, it is easier to

learn a third, fourth…….. fifth…!

In London, more than 300 languages

are spoken at home.

The European Day of Languages

-Involves millions of people across 45 countries.-Celebrates all different languages.-Celebrates what is good about being able to speak another language.-Promotes harmony and respect between different

races.-Encourages us to think about our own language .-Reminds us that English is not always enough, in

our careers and in our lives!

How are we going to celebrate? Come and learn a few words in as many

languages as possible. When? Thursday or Friday lunchtime.Where? Performing and Expressive Art Forum..