In the Modern Languages Department at St Ninian’s High School, we are committed to ensuring that all young people develop important skills for life, work and study. We offer a range of Senior Phase Courses in French, Spanish and Mandarin tailored to the needs of each individual learner.
When you study a foreign language, you develop important skills that make you a valuable asset to any future employer or University course.
Some important skills that you will develop whilst learning a Foreign Language:
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Being able to have empathy for other cultures and traditions
- Analysing vocabulary and grammar
- Listening Skills
- Learning for Sustainability
There are a wide variety of careers where being able to speak and understand a foreign language can help you to progress.
- Sales
- Marketing
- Education (Primary and Secondary)
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Travel
- Engineering
…and many more!
If you are considering a degree in Modern Languages, or wondering if having a Modern Language will help you in the future, then please speak to one of your Teachers for more information.
Follow these links for more information about careers with Modern Languages.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/modern-languages
https://scilt.org.uk/Employment/Toolkitforschools/tabid/8062/Default.aspx
Please follow this link to access St Ninian’s High School Careers Section. There are lots of helpful and interesting links. https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/snhscareers/
