Higher attainment in reading, maths, science and geography

Greater creativity and divergent thinking

Stronger problem solving and analytical skills

Improved sense of self-esteem

Greater appreciation of other cultures

Furthermore, with the rapid move towards a global economy in today's world, speaking a foreign language can now be seen as a competitive advantage when entering the job market. Indeed, even in the United Kingdom, the number of jobs requiring a foreign language as a necessary skill is increasing each year, with a growing number of multilingual call centres locating themselves in this country and the realisation within industry that the ability to speak the language of a potential customer provides a distinct trading advantage.