MULTILINGUALISM- English Language101.pdf

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 101.
Topic: Multilingualism

1. MULTILINGUALISM
Presented By :
Bastida, J.
Neri, Daniel A.

2. OVERVIEW
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Acquisition
MaximalMultilingual
Causes of
Multilingualism
Activity
Application
Activity

3. Find a partner. Imagine your partner as one of the tour
guide in your locality and answer the following questions:
ACTIVITY 1
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4. What is her/his nationality?
What place or tourist destinations are they
promoting?
What language/s are they using during the tour?
Are they fluent in this languages? What made you say
so?
Is it possible for a tour guide to do his job without
communicating his guests? How important is
communication in the life and work of a tour guide?
QUESTIONS
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5. Multilingualism is the ability of an
individual speaker or a community of
speakers to communicate effectively in
three or more languages. Contrast with
monolingualism, the ability to use only
one language. A person who can speak
multiple languages is known as a
polyglot or a multilingual.
What is Multilingualism?
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6. MAXIMAL MULTILINGUAL
These are speakers who are
equally proficient in two or more
languages.
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7. MINIMAL MULTILINGUAL
These are speakers who can
successfully cut across their message
even if they are not fluent in the second
or third language.
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8. CAUSES OF MULTILINGUALISM
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Globalization and Cultural Exchange
Colonialism
Migration of people
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Intermarriages

9. CAUSES OF MULTILINGUALISM
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Geographic and Cultural Factors
Bilingual upbringing
Education and language policies
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Personal motivation and interest

10. ADVANTAGES OF
MULTILINGUALISM
Improved communication.
Cognitive benefits.
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Expanded career opportunities.
Cultural appreciation.
Improved academic performance

11. DISADVANTAGES OF
MULTILINGUALISM
Linguistic confusion.
Maintenance and language attrition.
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Language dominance and proficiency.
Social and identity challenges.
Time and effort.

12. THANK YOU
AND GOD
BLESS!