Language Learning in a Superdiverse Community

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Language experts in Canada say teaching languages only by old fixed rules is not realistic in a superdiverse community. English language teachers should encourage students to learn according to their linguistic identities. They can use more than one language to communicate a given message at any one time using multiple platforms and integrating plurilingual language practices in FSL and ESL classrooms.

Let’s read the article of why plurilingual should be used in language learning.

https://theconversation.com/language-learning-in-canada-needs-to-change-to-reflect-superdiverse-communities-144037

Discussion Questions:

1. What is your opinion on traditional grammar-based instruction and plurilingual ?
2. Why plurilingualism has proved to be such rich teaching and learning tool in language learning?
3. How are languages taught in Spain? How do students communicate in schools and outside of schools?
4. What online learning applications have you used to improve your communications skills?