Are you passionate about languages?

Would you like to inspire the younger generation to learn a language?

If you are aged 18-25 and have benefited from having language skills then we’d like to hear from you.

We’re looking for anyone with exciting or positive experiences of using languages; maybe you work abroad for a multinational firm or perhaps you work here in the UK but find yourself dealing with foreign clients? Or perhaps your language skills have helped you find the love of your life or given you unexpected opportunities to travel?

We’re looking for a team of linguists to help spread the word that languages are important through interviews with the media. Moreover, one of our ‘language ambassadors’ will be invited to star in a radio advert for the Try Life in another Language campaign to encourage young people to select a language when making their decisions for GCSE or equivalent level.

Here's what you need to do

Fill in the form below and tell us in no more than 50 words why you’re passionate about languages and how they’ve helped you in everyday life.

Terms and conditions

• The competition is only open to those who will be aged between 18-25 years old on the 30th September 2009 and who are British citizens. Proof of age will be required in the form of a photocopied birth certificate, photocopied driving licence or a photocopied passport.
• The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DSCF) will not accept responsibility for entries lost, or delayed in transit to the competition email address.
• Competition entries may only be made through the Languages Work website.
• Illegible or altered entries or those not in accordance with the entry instructions will be deemed invalid.
• The decision of CILT and the DCSF is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• The Promoter reserves the right to offer alternative prizes. No cash alternative to any prize will be offered.
• All successful applicants will be notified formally by Band & Brown Communications.
• Successful applicants are likely to be required to take part in publicity for the DSCF, including media interviews and featuring on a third party website. Interviews will take place at the applicant’s convenience and with their agreement.
• The successful applicants will have no entitlement to wages or any other payment for taking part in the competition. Travel expenses will be paid up to the value of £500.
• These terms and conditions maybe altered at any time at the discretion of the Promoter. Any alterations will be placed on the news section of this website.