Where Could English Take You?

Would your students be surprised to discover that an Olympic athlete, an award-winning musician and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars all studied English?

This engaging careers display challenges the misconception that studying English only leads to careers in writing or teaching. Instead, it showcases eight internationally recognised individuals who used the skills developed through English to succeed in a wide range of professions.

Each poster explores:
The subject they studied, Where they studied, Their career today, Why they chose English, The transferable skills they use every day, An inspirational quote

Featured people include:

Emma Watson
John Legend
Emma Thompson
and more.

Perfect for:

English classrooms
Careers displays
Reading corners
Open evenings
Options evenings
National Careers Week
Gatsby Benchmark displays
KS3, KS4 & KS5

Designed with a clean, modern and professional layout, these posters help students make meaningful connections between the skills they develop in English and the wide variety of careers available to them.

Students will discover that English develops skills that can be used across the board.

These are the skills employers value in every industry.

What’s Included?

8 full-colour A4 careers posters

High-quality, print-ready PDF

Modern, minimalist design

Suitable for classroom displays, corridors and careers events

Why teachers love this resource

Unlike traditional careers displays that simply list jobs linked to English, these posters use familiar role models to demonstrate how English can open doors to careers in film, music, television, sport and entertainment. By focusing on transferable skills and real-life success stories, the display encourages students to see the value of English beyond the classroom.