The two tables represent the percentage of pupils aged from 14 to 16 learning a contemporary overseas language in an English Speaking country and the top three favoured non-native languages.
In essence, the first chart notably delineates that female students were more interested and committed to learning a new language. Nevertheless, while the first patterns were identical, the second layout projects significant changes.
Initially, in 1984, almost half of the all students who engaged in learning a foreign language were girls, while the percentage of male learners accounted for 30%, respectively. The information reports that after 23 years, both of the fractions declined. Furthermore, throughout that period, two-fifth of the total were girls, and one-fourth were boys.
Within 1984, French was the most preferrable overseas language, accounting one-second of the layout. However, by 2007, its proportion was half as much. Similarly, German was studied by one-fifth before experiencing a decrease by 5%. In contrast, Spanish, an initial rate of those who chose for studies was estimated at only 5%. However, it doubled by the next investigated period.