What does it mean to be bilingual or multilingual? Discuss the different ways in which multilingualism can be defined, and the educational implications in a particular educational setting. Introduction We define multilingual speakers as having the capacity to identify and communicate using three or more languages. The term bilingualism is used to label a person whom has the ability to interact using two languages; these languages are not always at an equal advancement, skill and communication level
The Globalization of English has emerged as one of the most important topics in the past few decades, as the language gains extraordinary status among the “developed” and “developing” worlds. At the same time, there are obvious pros and cons to the penetration of worldwide cultures by an aggressive language. Without a doubt, the adoption of English by governments, lending institutions, transportation networks and stock exchanges produces efficiency and boosts profits, especially when combined
Wikipedia defined globalization (or globalisation) is the process of international integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas and mutual sharing, and other aspects of culture. It shows that as the world are being allocate under the same unit as there is no differences among the country without being restricted by the borders and geographical position of a country. As being in this process, the sky is wide open to be penetrated by a variety of information through intermediate
Patrick Lee Mr. Ritchie G12 English June 6th What Can Multilingualism Effect to Humans Cognitively? What Can Multilingualism Effect to Humans Cognitively? The definition of being multilingual, also known as multilingualism, is that one can use and understand multiple languages, but usually not have to be equally well. A multilingual speaker could be able to speak two or more languages fluently, excluding the mother tongue. Usually, there is more multilingual speakers than monolingual speakers in
CONTRIBUTING TO PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AMONG CHINESE STUDENTS IN JOHOR BAHRU BY OOI CHOON LEAN MP061113 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 581225-07-5846 SUPERVISOR ASSOC PROF DR AZIZI HJ YAHAYA ii ABSTRACT There has been an ongoing debate about the importance of the English language. Employers are lamenting that new graduates these days lack communicative proficiency in English. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors which contribute to English proficiency in Chinese