Celebrity Linguists

Having a MFL up your sleeve is a huge bonus. It sets you apart from the crowd, it adds another dimension to you

Communication is the aim of working in the media and the ability to do so in more than one language is obviously an advantage.

Dave Jones

I do think it helps anyone to speak other languages and it will help you in a job.

Rhod Gilbert

It makes a huge difference when you can speak the language of the place you're visiting. the experience is totally different, allowing you to engage in a more meaningful way with the place and the people.

Rhodri Morgan

They bring vital communication skills, they break down barriers and it's so much better than just speaking your own language.

Nicole Cooke

It also takes the stress away from travelling if you know that you can talk with the local people to ask help when you arrive.

Ioan Gruffydd

Ioan learned Yiddish for his role as Solomon in the film Solomon and Gaenor, which was nominated for Best film in a foreign language at the 1998 Oscar ceremony.

Stephen Jones

Carry on with your foreign languages!

Gareth Llewelyn

You never know what doors it will open for you in the future

Rebecca John

Learning other languages has made me more aware of the structure of English and it's also increased my confidence when it comes to meeting people and talking to them.

Sian Lloyd

Understanding another language has given me access to whole new culture. My life would be missing a great deal if I couldn't speak another language.

Chris Needs

Learning other languages has given me a great sense of achievement They have helped me to discover new cultures -food, people and weather!

Clare Lloyd

To have the knowledge to communicate in a foreign language is an amazing skill to have.

Lucy Owen

Well, I haven’t mastered Welsh yet! I’ve still got a long way to go and really need to work on it, so I better not try another one until I’ve got to grips with this one!

Nia Parry