ZURICH, February 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
For young people today, it's more and more common to study multiple languages, as many
careers require not just one foreign language, but two or even more. In an increasingly
difficult job market, speaking two foreign languages may not only get you a job, but can
also substantially increase your salary. EF Education First is responding to this
multilingual trend by opening four new language schools across Europe and EF is also
offering a special study program for accelerated multilingual learning.
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The EU has recognized multilingualism as such an important factor in the
competitiveness of European employees and companies, that in 2007 they appointed an EU
Commissioner devoted to promoting multilingualism in Europe. EF Education First
[http://www.ef.com ], the world's largest private language education company, has also
taken note: "In Europe, employers often ask for English plus either Spanish, French,
German or Italian, and we see more and more companies asking for Chinese," explains Mats
Ulenius, Vice President at EF. "Young people realize what becoming multilingual will do
for their careers and their salary potential. As a result, we see a higher demand from
students for courses in all the popular third languages."
EF has responded to the multilingual trend by opening four new language schools in
Europe: Paris, Madrid, Rome and Munich.Their doors will be open by February 2012 and
students can apply online at http://www.ef.com/centers.
The company's new flagship French school, EF Paris, is in its own palace-like building
just steps from the Opera and the fashionable boutiques of the 9th arrondissement. "EF
offers a wider range of special interest classes than any other French school in Paris,
including a popular French Cuisine course taught in the school's custom-built professional
kitchen," says Alix Lallement, the director of the school.
Like Paris, EF's other new continental schools are also opening in the heart of
exciting cities. "Students want to experience the sights and sounds of the local culture
after class, so the location of the school is important," says Jurgen Oehler, director of
EF Munich, which is based in a stunning glass building in the hip Lehel district.
Similarly, the EF Madrid school is in a landmark building in the vibrant Salamanca
neighborhood, and EF Rome, perhaps the most impressive, is housed in a patrician mansion
with frescoed ceilings, just around the corner from the famous Piazza Navona.
EF has also introduced a special program, called the EF Multi-LanguageYear
[http://www.ef.com/multilanguage ], for students determined to become multilingual
quickly. Participants choose two or three of EF's 41 International Language Centers
worldwide to create their own tailor-made, nine-month study tour, learning up to three
languages plus the invaluable experience of cultural immersion in multiple countries.
Photos of the new EF schools on their Facebook pages:
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EFParis:http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150626120428084.473629.195151008083&type=3
- EF Rome:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150716719533902.498099.197815713901&type=3
- EF Madrid:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.349875875024757.94219.295991390413206&type=3
- EF Munich:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150510786681716.357607.173995931715&type=3
About EF
Established in 1965 with the mission to "break down barriers in language, culture, and
geography", EF Education First (EF) is the world's leading international education
company. EF has helped over 15 million students to learn a new language and travel abroad.
With a network of 400 schools and offices worldwide, EF specializes in language training,
educational travel, academic degrees, and cultural exchange programs. EF is a partner of
Erasmus Student Network, the Official Language Supplier of the XXII Olympic Winter Games
in Sochi 2014 and is also working with Ola Turista to help prepare Brazil for the 2014
World Cup. EF published the ground-breaking English Proficiency Index
[http://www.ef.com/epi ] which measures the English ability of adults in different
countries across the world.
Links:
http://www.ef.com
http://www.ef.com/centers
http://www.ef.com/multilanguage
Video:
http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53751-ef-education
SOURCE EF Education First Ltd.
