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Studying a language allows you to take risks and step into something new and slightly
uncomfortable, offering a fantastic chance to grow and mature. Let’s take a moment to learn
about one of the biggest problem in the society…………………………………………………
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“let us take a look to some of the countries”
1. Australia
Australia is a land of many faces and one of the most multicultural countries in the world
today. First, there were the Homegrown peoples, the original owners of the land. Then, ships
brought settlers from Europe. As years passed, Australia opened its doors wider. People from
Asia, Africa, and the Middle East started arriving. Now, walk around in cities like Sydney or
Melbourne. You’ll hear different languages. You’ll smell different foods. Shops sell goods
from all over the world. Festivals fill the streets with music and dance from many countries.
2. Canada
Canada is like a big, welcoming house. The First Nations people were its first inhabitants.
Then, the English and French came, each leaving their mark. But Canada didn’t stop there. It
said “welcome” to people from Asia, Africa, Europe, and [Link] are celebrations almost
every month for different cultural holidays. In Canada, diversity isn’t just accepted; it’s
celebrated.
3. India
India is like a big family with many members. First, there were ancient tribes and kingdoms.
They built great cities and temples. Over time, traders, rulers, and travelers came.
They brought new beliefs, foods, and arts. Today, India is a mix of languages, religions, and
traditions. Walk in a city like Mumbai or Delhi. You’ll hear music from different states. You’ll
see clothes of many colors. Food stalls offer tastes from all over India. Each part of India
adds its own flavor to the whole, making it one of the most multicultural countries .
[Link] Lanka
Sri Lanka is a international and multi-religious country. The total population of Sri Lanka is
20.3million, with 51.6% of the population being female. Almost 75% of the population are
Sinhalese, while 11.2% are Sri Lankan Tamils, 9.3% are Moors, 4.1% are Indian Tamils, and
0.5% comprise of other ethnic groups. In terms of religion, 70.1% are Buddhist, 12.6% are
Hindus, 9.7% are Islam, and 7.6% are Christian.
5. Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, often just called PNG, is truly unique. It’s one of the most diverse places
on Earth. Why? Because it has over 800 languages! Each tribe and village has its own way of
[Link] have their dances, songs, and traditions. Though it’s a small country, its cultural
richness is big. People in PNG respect their roots. At the same time, they welcome change
and new ideas. PNG is a beautiful blend of old and new.
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“Let look deep into this topic”.
1. Improve Your Career & Business
When employers list the skills they most seek in a candidate, “knowing more than one
language” is the best tittle to be success. In a career you may have any role in any sector
where multilingualism will serve your professional goals [Link] while knowing more than
one language is a powerful way to decide yourself from your peers and colleagues, it’s
becoming less of a nice-to-have and more of a job requirement.
2. Build Deeper Connections With More People
When you can communicate with someone in their language, you open up unlimited ways to
connect. The entire experience of interacting with your fellow humans—getting to know
them, working alongside them is developed by sharing their language. You will be shaped by
communities. You will be humbled by the kindness of strangers. You will build lifelong
friendships.
3. Sharpen Your Decision-Making
Decisions made in a second language are more reason-driven than decisions made in your
first language. When tackling a challenge in a second language, you gain the objectivity and
emotional distance you need to properly assess the situation. The result? Clearsighted
choices made through sound, organized thinking.
4. Treasure Other Cultures
Culture is the collection of a group’s traditions, arts, customs, social institutions, and
achievements, passed from generation to generation. But the definite way to understand a
culture is to know it. In studies, children who have studied an additional language associated
with that language. Language learning deepens and expands the way we move through the
world.
5. Boost Your Confidence
As you’re learning a language, you’ll make plenty of mistakes—often in front of the audience
of your teacher and classmates. But these “mistakes” are actually steps toward becoming a
more proficient speaker and stronger learner. Studying a language allows you to take risks
and step into something new and slightly uncomfortable, offering a fantastic chance to grow
and mature. And when you eventually find yourself conversing with someone in their
language, your sense of accomplishment will be unparalleled.
6. Expand Your Perspective
Learning another language means learning another culture. And learning another culture
means drawing comparisons between it and your own culture. You naturally discover places
—places both positive and negative—where the cultures diverge. Your understanding of the
awesomeness of humanity’s diversity and cleverness grows in a thousand new directions.
Mental Benefits:
- Enhanced Cognitive Flexibility: Multilingual individuals often exhibit better problem-
solving skills and creativity due to their ability to switch between different linguistic
frameworks.
- Improved Memory and Attention: Learning and using multiple languages can enhance
memory retention and attention span.
Cultural Awareness:
- Broader Worldview: Speaking multiple languages can lead to greater cultural
understanding and appreciation, fostering empathy and global citizenship.
- Access to Diverse Perspectives: Multilingual individuals can engage with literature, media,
and traditions from various cultures, enriching their personal and social experiences.
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“Now lets observe the misunderstandings”
01. Language barriers- people may assume someone is rude or uneducated if they
struggle with the local languages
[Link] stereotypes- generalizing a whole culture based on a few individuals can
lead to false statement.
[Link] communication styles- some cultures are direct while others are
indirect. This may lead as that party is rude or dishonest.
[Link] misinterpretation- people may misjudge religious practices assuming as
unnecessary due to lack of understanding.
[Link] ethics and attitudes- some cultures priorities teamwork while others alue
individual achievements.
[Link] – some people may think that giving jobs away or certain cultures
are inferior leading to unfair treatment.
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Benefits of Teaching Multiple Languages in Schools:
Global Citizenship: Teaching various languages in schools can promote cultural
awareness and make students more globally-minded and empathetic.
Mental Development: Research shows that learning additional languages can boost
a child’s mental abilities, enhancing their problem-solving, multitasking, and critical-thinking
skills
Promoting Diversity: Teaching different languages in schools supports
multiculturalism and can help create inclusive environments where every culture is valued.
If we talk about the challenges of Teaching All Languages in
Schools.
Practicality: It’s not possible to teach every language spoken globally in schools. With
thousands of languages in existence, selecting which languages to teach becomes a difficult
decision.
Compromise Approach:
Rather than teaching all languages, schools could arrange teaching major global
languages and regional languages that reflect the local community’s diversity. Offering
electives for less commonly spoken languages might also be a great way to balance
inclusivity with practicality.
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How does common languages effect your culture ?
Using common language is easy to communicate with everyone
How do languages affect my culture? Well, being able to speak different languages
allows me to understand different cultures better because languages carry a lot of cultural
nuances in them. I’m more open minded and flexible because of that. Also I understand
different perspectives more easily.
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A common language significantly impacts a culture by acting as the primary vehicle
for transmitting values, beliefs, customs, and social norms, creating a sense of shared
identity and facilitating communication within a community
It's doesn't effect much
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It doesn’t affect culture to a great extent. It will be beneficial to learn and use
various languages. Yet, using a common language can be quite convenient for conversational
purposes as any message can be easily understood.
A common language helps in improving economic and educational opportunities by
making communication easier
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We should no more2 language
If we haven’t a common language we can’t communicate each other
you can communicate with other people and know about different cultures and help
to build up relationship with others.
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What can be the misunderstandings from the society ?
The once who are unable to communicate in common language can be
misunderstood and it will effect to their day [Link] life style.
If I understand the question correctly:
The misunderstanding could be that one language is better than other and thus
should be given more importance and should be studied harder than other languages.
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Misunderstandings from society can arise from a variety of factors including:
stereotyping, assumptions based on appearance, misinterpreting cultural cues, lack of
knowledge about diverse experiences, biased interpretations of situations, and not
considering individual context; leading to inaccurate perceptions about people based on
their identity, beliefs, or actions.
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The people's culture barriers
Assuming that everyone needs to use common languages. Degrading or deciding
social status with regard to the language used. Fear of learning new languages.
Cultural differences / Language barriers
When we know2 languages or more it's good because we can use to understand any
thing
We can’t share our emotions.
Some people may think we are rude how our body languages and the words we use
but it seems positive for us but not for other people.
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What can be the strategies to overcome?
As a multi cultural country, we should learn a common language with another one
more language
The country’s educational authorities should make it a priority to allow free access to
studying those languages and provide education in those languages. People should be
educated about linguistic diversity in their country as it is one of their biggest national
treasures.
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Identifying the root cause, setting clear goals, breaking down problems into smaller
parts, seeking support from others, developing a positive mindset, practicing resilience,
learning from setbacks, managing time effectively, eliminating distractions, and celebrating
small wins.
Understandings
Obtaining adequate exposure to foreign languages.
Building an open mindset to acquire information and understanding of various
languages.
Learn about other cultures / Encourage language learning
We should talk and learn more about the languages we know
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