Course description
Pupils who study Languages at Armadale Academy will learn the core skills of reading, writing, listening and talk as well how learning an language can help open up a wide variety of career pathways. We are increasingly living in a global society where the ability to speak another language creates opportunities beyond simple translation and linguistics. The business world values learners who show an understanding of different cultures and an ability to communicate in languages other than Modern Languages.
Course progression
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Advanced Higher French
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Advanced Higher Spanish
Skills
- Communication
- Understanding
- Analysing
- Evaluating
- Time management
- Organisation
- Presenting
- Listening
- Researching
Careers through Modern Languages
The study of a language opens up many careers. Not only can you go into the areas listed below, you can also use Languages to enter the world of business.
- Translator
- Video Gamer
- Fashion Buyer
- Interpreter
- Teacher
- Marketing Analyst
- Foreign Correspondent
- Tour Guide
- Engineer
- Sales Exec
- Customs Officer
- Peace Corps