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Semester 2, 2018
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TALKING “Many studies show that thinking in a foreign language helps reduce biases in your decision-making.” - Hiro Suita
Jesse Adler
Learning another language is as much food for the soul as it is for the mind. It increases employability, improves cognitive and analytical abilities and most importantly it helps the learner become a true citizen of the world. All Saints is home to a dedicated team of language teachers who are not only fluent speakers themselves, but they truly love the cultures and places behind the languages they teach. They know first-hand how learning a second language can help a person flourish in just about any career, as they have personally taught several multilingual All Saints alumni
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who have gone on to excel overseas. Senior Teacher and French Coordinator Jerome Richalot says being multilingual gives All Saints graduates a leg-up in an increasingly globalised world. “Whether you are a high-flying executive in an international corporation or a local plumber, you are always going to deal with people from different countries and different cultures,” says Mr Richalot.
one’s respect for others and helps develop cultural sensitivity. “Not only can students communicate with others in their own language, but they can understand the cultural differences inherent in dealing with people from different countries,” says Mrs Spinella. Senior Teacher and Chinese Coordinator Marian Wilkes certainly agrees language studies help build better careers.
“Learning a language teaches you to be a problem solver and gives you the ability to look at the world with a different perspective.”
“Being able to communicate in a foreign language, particularly a language such as Mandarin Chinese, sets you apart in the job market,” says Ms Wilkes.
Middle School French teacher Mary Spinella believes learning languages increases
“For businesses, it is essential to develop a strong footing in the world economy. This
