When Andy was starting out as a sports
journalist, he never imagined the Portuguese he’d learnt on his gap
year would give him his big break. But when ten journalists were
lined up trying to get an interview with a new Portuguese star, and
he was the only one amongst them who could interview the player in
his own language, there was no question that the job was
his.
Having a deep cultural understanding of a country,
and being able to speak the language of its people opens doors for
journalists and editors all over the world. The BBC’s Andrew Marr
has used his Spanish and French skills throughout his career, and
says there’s no substitute for speaking the language of the country
in which you’re operating. Brand managers, editors and advertising
executives also find their language skills and cultural
understanding very beneficial when communicating with international
audiences.
Watch this video from MYLO, the exciting new online
learning resource. This French challenge shows how languages can
open doors in the Creative and Media industry.