Details will be posted later in the year. The findings of the Inquiry suggest that the UK s capability in languages is simply inadequate for the demands of the 21 st century. Our first character is Peter, whose fluency in several languages has been the key to an exciting career in the field of motor racing. The Nuffield Inquiry has outlined how British industry is falling behind owing to its lack of language skills. Peter is indispensable to his boss and this desirability of language skills is being recognised by more and more employers.
Many companies now have a preference for staff with capability in at least one language.
Our second story shows how important language skills are for travel as we follow the story of Michelle and Carolina on a trip to Cuba. With language comes mobility and the final story focuses on Pete, an English fashion designer living and thriving on the Paris lifestyle. Pete sums it up wonderfully when he tells us it s not enough to simply muddle through in French, but as long as you have a grounding, you can learn and build on that knowledge. Patrick Robinson, known to millions for his former TV role as Casualty's Martin Ash, presents English is not Enough. Tune in and discover how learning a language can improve your quality of life.