The following websites provide information about the benefits of learning a language and may be useful for anyone looking to gather support for local language programs:
http://www.mltav.asn.au/advocacy The 'Advocacy' section of the MLTAV website provides a comprehensive list of resources to support teachers in promoting Languages Other Than English programs, including an excellent PowerPoint presentation.
http://www.mltasa.asn.au/rationale.htm "A Rationale for Language Learning in the 21st Century", written by Angela Scarino, Jim Dellitt, and David Vale
http://www.languageswork.org.uk/ CILT website containing "inspiration, advice, activities and links that help show the true value of learning languages"
http://www.mctlc.org/newvisions/prresources.html "Resources and Background Information for Promoting Language Learning" from Minnesota New Visions: Languages for Life
http://www.lang.ltsn.ac.uk/700reasons/reasons.aspx?keywordid=618 700 reasons for learning a language: Short grabs that describe the benefits of learning a language!
Why learn languages? Many Tasmanian students have found languages rewarding both personally and for their careers. Find out what they have to say.
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