Spanish

Course summary

In Europe, Spanish is the second most spoken language, after English. With some 450 million speakers, Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. The sheer number of Spanish speakers and their rate of growth makes learning Spanish a smart choice. In addition, it is now commonplace for proficiency in languages to be sought among employers. More and more professions require you to work in a multilingual environment and there are few companies who do not have customers, if not branches, abroad. Just have a look at some higher education prospectuses and you will see how many of them combine science, ICT, engineering, management and business studies with languages. Consider the advantages you will have if you have the ability to speak another language, coupled with a sound understanding of the politics and culture of the country or countries concerned. Not just travel companies, but also business, finance, technology, media, creative and science-based professions are all increasingly looking for graduates who can offer a range of skills including language proficiency. For the last three years Marling School has developed a new trip visiting Madrid in Spain which includes language lessons and cultural visits. Y12 are encouraged to attend as the trip has a fantastic effect on students’ language acquisition and cultural appreciation. We also facilitate a work experience for students who wish to be fully immersed in the culture and language. CAREERS Students who have studied this subject have hone on to study Modern Languages, Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish or Spanish in combination with another subject such as Law or Politics. Studying a language opens up a wealth of opportunities.