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# Purpose

The **aim of language development** is to give you the ability to **understand and use** your chosen language in context. It should be challenging, enjoyable and relevant.&#x20;

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The **language course** you choose may be **linked to your career-related study** and will also explore the culture behind the language, giving you an **international perspective**.&#x20;
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It is **much more** than just a traditional language course. Fundamentally, language development should give you the **skills and understanding to communicate** in places where the language is spoken, enabling you to engage directly with more people in our increasingly globalised world.

You will acquire language skills in four key areas:

* oral communication
* visual interpretation
* reading comprehension
* writing

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In these **key areas** you will develop abilities to **communicate** **appropriately**, **accurately** and **effectively**. You will look at a range of **cultural contexts** and communicate for a variety of different purposes.
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