Global Language Trends and Challenges

What percentage of the world's population has competence in English?

• 100%

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

How many English speakers are there worldwide?

• 1.5 billion

• 600 million

• 2.5 billion

• 800 million

Which language is showing increased enrollment due to cultural influence?

• German due to technology

• Korean due to K-pop

• Italian due to cuisine

• French due to cinema

What is a major disadvantage monolingual English speakers face?

• Limited career opportunities in global business

• Restricted travel options

• Inability to use technology

• Lower academic performance

What percentage of European students are reported to be learning a foreign language in school?

• 90%

• 50%

• 75%

• 30%

How does the rate of foreign language learning among American students compare to European students?

• American students are more likely to learn a foreign language.

• American students have similar rates of learning a foreign language.

• American students are less likely to learn a foreign language.

• American students learn multiple foreign languages at higher rates.

What is one reason cited for the importance of learning foreign languages in school?

• It helps students travel more easily.

• It enhances cognitive development.

• It guarantees higher salaries.

• It allows students to become famous.

Which of the following is a common foreign language learned by students in Europe?

• Swahili

• Mandarin

• French

• Latin

What is the main focus of the American Councils for International Education regarding language learning?

• Promoting cultural exchange programs.

• Researching foreign language education in the U.S.

• Teaching foreign languages to adults.

• Providing scholarships for studying abroad.

Which foreign language is most commonly studied in U.S. schools?

• Spanish

• Chinese

• Arabic

• German