Language All Sources Flashcard 1

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Who questioned the value of learning another language in a 2012 op-ed?

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Lawrence Summers

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Which language is becoming a globally dominant language?

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Chinese

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What U.S. State recently removed all foreign language degree programs from its universities?

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West Virginia

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What assumption is commonly made about the U.S. and the English language?

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It is spoken by everyone globally

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Approximately what percentage of the world’s online content is in English?

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33%

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In addition to English, which languages are regarded as growing in global influence? French and German, Chinese and Spanish, Russian and Arabic, Hindi and Japanese

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Chinese and Spanish

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What is a potential future challenge to English’s global status?

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The rise of Spanish

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What percentage of European students typically learn a foreign language in school?

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92%

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How many European countries have a mandatory foreign language requirement?

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More than 20

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Which country has a 100% foreign language learning rate among students?

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Luxembourg