There are hundreds of languages spoken around the world, and an increasing number of languages available to study in the UK. Each one can be useful in its own way, so it’s up to you to decide why you want to study a language in the first place, and think about which one would be most beneficial.

Remember, learning any language will help develop more general skills such as communication and presentation, but if you want to learn a language to enhance your job prospects, you may want to find your niche and study a specific one.

The economies of different countries will often determine the types of jobs you can go into. Have a look at the country profiles on the left for more details about specific languages.