English Language English Language learning as a global learning as a global

phenomenonphenomenonYoung Learners Workshop

Cecilia Maller

Impact of global EnglishImpact of global English

East Asia: good example, middle class wants the lg. for their kids- as international vehicle to use with the rest of the world.

In countries were educational competition is strong- stds. are faced to tests and examinations for English language.

20012001European Year of LanguagesEuropean Year of Languages

Celebrated the diversity of languages.

Encouraging lifelong learning.

Providing information about the teaching and learning of lgs.

How is English pesent?How is English pesent?

As a national priority in primary schools in many parts of Europe.

Part of public and family environment : Cartoons, TV, films, pop music, magazines

and newspapers.

“English is often, not always, the foreign language of choice”