FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR

BRIGHTER FUTURE
By Taufiq Effendi, S.Pd. M.Ed. M.TESOL.
April 10, 2021
Gunadarma University
 OUTLINE
Please share what you think of the following
questions. Type in the chat box.
• Why would mastering foreign languages lead
to brighter future?
• What opportunities would there be?
• How could you prepare for those
opportunities?
Examples of the benefits of foreign language
mastery
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=V1lJ5xtJ6iA
Why would Mastering foreign languages lead
to brighter future?
• Global citizens are getting mmore and more
connected.
• Technologyfacilitates international exchanges.
• Languages hold profound roles.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES COULD THERE BE?

• Education
• Experiences
• Networks
• Professions
• Career
• International residency
 HOW COULD YOU PREPARE FOR THOSE
OPPORTUNITIES?
• Knowledge
• 21st century skills
• Leadership qualities
• Academic and non-academic achievements
• Mastery of foreign languages
• Perseverance
• Environments and supporting system
• Experiences
• Parents and prayers