ZURICH, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --
New trend: Multilingualism
For young people today, it's more and more common to study multiple
languages, as many careers require not just one foreign language,
but two or even more. In an increasingly difficult job market,
speaking two foreign languages may not only get you a job, but can
alsosubstantially increase your salary.EF Education First is
responding to this multilingual trend by opening four new language
schools across Europe and EF is also offering a special study
program for accelerated multilingual learning.
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The EU has recognized multilingualism as such an important factor
in the competitiveness of European employees and companies, that in
2007 they appointed an EU Commissioner devoted to promoting
multilingualism in Europe. EF Education First( http://www.ef.com ), the
world's largest private language education company, has also taken
note: "In Europe, employers often ask for English plus either
Spanish, French, German or Italian, and we see more and more
companies asking for Chinese," explains Mats Ulenius, Vice
President at EF. "Young people realize what becoming multilingual
will do for their careers and their salary potential. As a result,
we see a higher demand from students for courses in all the popular
third languages."
EF has responded to the multilingual trend by opening four new
language schools in Europe: Paris, Madrid, Rome and Munich. Their
doors will be open by February 2012 and students can apply online
at www.ef.com/centers.
The company's new flagship French school, EF Paris, is in its own
palace-like building just steps from the Opera and the fashionable
boutiques of the 9th arrondissement. "EF offers a wider range of
special interest classes than any other French school in Paris,
including a popular French Cuisine course taught in the school＊s
custom-built professional kitchen," says Alix Lallement, the
director of the school.
Like Paris, EF's other new continental schools are also opening in
the heart of exciting cities. "Students want to experience the
sights and sounds of the local culture after class, so the location
of the school is important," says Jurgen Oehler, director of EF
Munich, which is based in a stunning glass building in the hip
Lehel district. Similarly, the EF Madrid school is in a landmark
building in the vibrant Salamanca neighborhood, and EF Rome,
perhaps the most impressive, is housed in a patrician mansion with
frescoed ceilings, just around the corner from the famous Piazza
Navona.
EF has also introduced a special program, called the EF
Multi-LanguageYear( http://www.ef.com/multilanguage
), for students determined to become multilingual quickly.
Participants choose two or three of EF's 41 International Language
Centers worldwide to create their own tailor-made, nine-month study
tour, learning up to three languages plus the invaluable experience
of cultural immersion in multiple countries.
Photos of the new EF schools on their Facebook pages:
-- EFParis:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150626120428084.473629.195151008083&type=3
-- EF Rome:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150716719533902.498099.197815713901&type=3
-- EF Madrid:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.349875875024757.94219.295991390413206&type=3
-- EF Munich:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150510786681716.357607.173995931715&type=3
About EF
Established in 1965 with the mission to ※break down barriers in
language, culture, and geography§, EF Education First (EF) is the
world＊s leading international education company. EF has helped over
15 million students to learn a new language and travel abroad. With
a network of 400 schools and offices worldwide, EF specializes in
language training, educational travel, academic degrees, and
cultural exchange programs. EF is a partner of Erasmus Student
Network, the Official Language Supplier of the XXII Olympic Winter
Games in Sochi 2014 and is also working with Ola Turista to help
prepare Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. EF published the
ground-breaking English Proficiency Index( http://www.ef.com/epi ) which
measures the English ability of adults in different countries
across the world.
Links:
www.ef.com
www.ef.com/centers www.ef.com/multilanguage
SOURCE﹛EF Education First Ltd.