New report: The Value of Languages (Cambridge Public Policy) URL here
(Cambridge Language Sciences Strategic Research Initiative)
Added value:
Language contributes to UK prosperity: languages are a ‘value-added’ skill
Language learning forms part of ‘cultural agility’ from knowing other languages and cultures
Languages provide value-added skills across a range of occupations
There is increasing understanding of the personal and societal benefits of bilingualism
Recognized importance of ‘soft power’ and language skills in conflict areas