Languages is a field of study which aims to teach students the skills needed to function as an excellent employee in the increasingly globalized business world. While these skills are especially valued in the business industry, there are almost endless careers available for those who choose these courses.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).