Unlocking
Worlds: The Power of Multilingualism
Multilingualism,
the proficiency in speaking and understanding multiple languages, is a
phenomenon of growing significance in our interconnected world. With globalization
and increased cultural exchange, the ability to communicate in more than one
language has become a valuable asset. Multilingual individuals often exhibit
improved cognitive functions, including problem-solving and multitasking
skills. It enhances employability, as many professions value language
versatility. Multilingualism also contributes to maintaining heritage languages
and connecting with one's roots. Charlemagne's insight that 'To have another
language is to possess a second soul' resonates deeply with the essence of
multilingualism. It empowers individuals to navigate and embrace these varied
souls, fostering cultural diversity and enriching global communication.
Embracing multilingualism enriches personal and collective experiences,
bridging linguistic gaps, and promoting cross-cultural understanding.
-Submitted
by Aryan Anand
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Multilingualism refers to the use of more than one language either by an
individual speaker or by a community of speaker.
Language can only flourish if there is an opportunity to interact.
Children can acquire three or more languages in their childhood years. Due to
global mobility and migration Multilingual classrooms have become the norm
around the world. Within these classrooms, students may have different
linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Children who have access to mother tongue
based multilingual education (MTB MLE) develop better language skills in their
mother tongues as well as national languages.
‘When you
speak a different language … you immerse yourself into a completely different
person.’
-(David Block 2005 Multilingual identities in a global
city: London stories).
In a nut shell, depending on the composition of the society,
multilingualism practice in education should embrace the indigenous, national,
official and foreign languages as equal partners in the language policy
development and education.
References
bhu.ac.in
files.eric.ed.gov
mpg.de
science direct.com
cambridgeenglish.org
adb.org
-Submitted by Ayisha Naja
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