Why Study a Foreign Language? Mind Map

Why Study a Foreign Language? Mind Map

Find out why languages are so important, beneficial and rewarding.

Mind map:

This attractively designed resource offers 24 reasons to study a language. There are 8 main areas covered: Educational benefits, Personal growth, Cultural understanding, Brain health, Travel, Career opportunities, Cognitive abilities and Communication skills.

Everything is written in English and reasons provided are relevant to the learning of any language. You can therefore use this mind map for: French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese etc.

Recruiting Students:

This resource has been created to support teachers with the recruitment of prospective students for their subject. Use it to inspire students to include a Modern Foreign Language in their subject choices or to consider studying a foreign language in the future. You can print this mind map and give a copy out to students and parents during Open Days/ Open Events.

Classroom display:

The mind map has been created and saved in high resolution. You can therefore print it on an A3 or even A2 poster and use it as a display for your classroom.

Understanding the bigger picture:

Students can put this mind map at the front of their folder/ book as a reminder of the importance of studying a language beyond the examination.

What is included:

a 1-page .pdf document, as seen in the preview.

Color and Black and White versions included.

Note that the mind map is not editable.