Guidance Resources
Broaden your students’ horizons
Guidance Resources
Broaden your students’ horizons
Guidance Resources
Foreign-language skills will be key to the success of Irish industry in the coming years. As non-English speaking countries take a bigger slice of the global economy and Ireland becomes more diverse, languages will give students a distinct advantage. Language learners tend to be better listeners, better able to juggle competing priorities and are more sensitive to diversity.
Click here for a selection of videos which explain how some Irish people have reaped the benefits of language skills in their professional lives.
Information for Guidance Counsellors
Supporting Modern Foreign Languages at School Leaflet
Use this leaflet to help students understand the importance of learning a language, while supporting the development of key skills.
Learn how Languages Connect can support you and your students.
"Skills Linked to Learning a Language" Poster
Display this poster to share the many skills and benefits that students can acquire from learning a language.
"Studying Foreign Languages for the Leaving Certificate and Beyond" Guidance Poster
This is a guide to the options available for studying foreign languages at Leaving Certificate level and beyond.
Senior Cycle Information Evening Resource
This presentation covers the value and benefits of foreign language skills, the options available to students wishing to study languages at senior cycle and beyond, and available supports. It can be used in part or in entirety during senior cycle information evenings within your school.
'Languages in My Life' online activity
This activity helps students to reflect on the importance of foreign language skills in their lives and future careers
Secondary School Student Language Learning Supports
Classes
Saturday Classes for lesser taught languages are also available with qualified PPLI teachers
Careers Portal
Check out our Careers Portal Online Database of Third Level Language Courses
#ThinkLanguages Event
Get TY students involved with our Event
School Exchange
Introduce a School Exchange to bring the language to life
