{"id":103280,"date":"2021-08-17T00:02:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T07:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=103280"},"modified":"2021-08-17T20:46:44","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T03:46:44","slug":"the-impact-of-multilingualism-on-global-education-and-language-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2021\/08\/17\/the-impact-of-multilingualism-on-global-education-and-language-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"The impact of multilingualism on global education and language learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world we live in is becoming increasingly globalized. This globalization has an absurd effect on human life as it increases conformity and diversity at the same time. One of the most notable features of globalization is the effect of multilingualism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Multilingualism?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Multilingualism is speaking two or more languages. Studies have shown that more people around the world can speak more than one language. Several reasons have inspired people to <\/span>learn an additional language<\/span><\/a>. For example, the figure below illustrates the future demand for foreign languages:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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From the graphic, it is clear that the demand for foreign languages is on the rise. This trend has impacted <\/span>global education and language learning<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Impact of Multilingualism on Global Education<\/b><\/h3>\n

Several studies have been conducted to ascertain the link between multilingual competence and academic performance in school. First, it was confirmed that <\/span>language plays a critical role in learning<\/span><\/a>. Regardless of the subject area, students understand new concepts through listening, talking, reading, and writing about what they learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research has suggested that newcomer migrant students that are not competent in the host language usually take up to 5 years to develop age-appropriate proficiency in speaking language. Moreover, the studies also claim that such students would take up to 7 years to attain a suitable level of academic competence in a language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also evident that <\/span>language plays a critical role in the education process<\/span><\/a>. Several researchers have concluded that language is not just a subject taught in school. They agree that language is key to learning the entire curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Technological advances have made it easy for students to access various online learning opportunities. This new reality has forced governments and other stakeholders in <\/span>the education sector<\/span><\/a> to rethink education policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this regard, there is increased emphasis on foreign language learning in many countries globally. For example, in a region like Asia where English is not their first language, they teach it as a subject in schools. This makes the students better placed to relate with the rest of the world once they graduate from school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, when the time to join a university or college comes, such students typically have more options. For example, if you are a student from Germany and understand English well, you can go to any top universities in the USA, UK, and Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you take the European Union as an example, it <\/span>supports multilingualism<\/span><\/a> as part of the cultural heritage of the nations in the Union. This has led the EU to develop policies that support multilingualism. The guidelines are based on the principles of shared beliefs about the benefits of multilingualism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The policy has three main pillars including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n