Mrs Emily Lusty, the inspiring force behind The Language Gap, travelled to Gresham’s to talk to Year 9 and 11 pupils about languages and the opportunities available to them through Language Gap travel experiences.  

Emily has a wealth of experience in helping young people create bespoke travel opportunities which not only help them develop value character traits but also give them the edge in a competitive higher education and jobs market. Pupils were able to reflect on how travelling enables them to develop their empathic ability, a key trait when working in business and forging relationships, and on how being aware and appreciative of cultural differences is imperative in successfully navigating a globalised world.

Pupils heard about the array of trips that Emily has arranged, from conservation projects in Columbia, horse-riding in Ecuador, through to football coaching in Ghana and scuba diving in St Lucia.

This inspiring session reinforced the importance of linguistic curiosity and the exciting pathways that languages can unlock. Pupils were reminded of the superb international community that they are part of here at Gresham’s and of how and why language learning and travel is essential in shaping a successful and enriching future for themselves.