Characteristics of a Linguist

At Holy Cross, we are Linguists. We have...

• the confidence to speak with good intonation and pronunciation.

• fluency in reading.

• fluency and imagination in writing.

• a strong awareness of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.

• a passion for languages and a commitment to the subject.

• the ability to use language creatively and spontaneously.

• an independence in their studies and the ability to draw upon a wide range of resources.