Virgin Media – Staff Writer 
Vicky Gough, schools advisor to the British Council, which promotes cultural relations and educational opportunities, says: “We believe that at a time when it is more important than ever that the UK forges new relationships around the world, languages need to be championed and treated as a national priority so young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills to live and work in a global economy. “We need to look at ways in which we can encourage our young people to be enthused to study languages at school.” So on European Day of Languages, here are some of the many benefits of children learning a second language. (more)