european day of languages 26 september 2012. our planet has over 6 billion people who speak between...
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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!
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Over 40 languages are spoken throughout
Europe alone
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A little language can make a lot of difference!!!
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David Beckham said:
“If I can conquer Spanish, it willhave been a great achievement!”
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At the age of 18 months you
can speak about fifty words.
At the age of five you can speak several
thousand!
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By the age of 21, you will have spoken about
50 million words!!!
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People who can speak another language can earn up to
£5000 more than colleagues who do not!
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If you have learnt a second language, it is easier to
learn a third, fourth…….. fifth…!
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In London, more than 300 languages
are spoken at home.
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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!
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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..
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