The top languages demanded by British employers
Which foreign languages will prove the most useful on your CV? A recent survey has revealed that British employers seek French speakers most frequently if they need language skills. German and Spanish are also in demand by businesses in the United Kingdom. Read more in Statista's latest feature in the Independent.
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This chart shows the foreign languages rated as useful by organisations in the United Kingdom in 2015.
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