Teaching Languages in Europe 2023 Report
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What is the main subject of the Eurydice report published in 2023?

  • Economic impacts of the European Union
  • Key data on teaching languages at school in Europe (correct)
  • Policy changes in the European educational system
  • Cultural history of the European Union

    • What is required when reusing the document according to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence?

  • Permission from the European Union is necessary
  • Appropriate credit must be given (correct)
  • A fee must be paid for usage
  • Only non-commercial use is allowed

    • Which body published the 2023 Eurydice report?

  • The European Central Bank
  • The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (correct)
  • The European Parliament
  • The European Commission for Cultural Affairs

    • What decision outlines the Commission's reuse policy for its documents?

    <p>Commission Decision 2011/833/EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Creative Commons attribute on this document allow?

    <p>Reuse after acknowledging the source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Eurydice report?

    <p>To provide data on school language teaching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the European Education and Culture Executive Agency located?

    <p>Brussels, Belgium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of images does the EU not own the copyright for?

    <p>Images without a copyright indicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the increase in English learning in eight education systems?

    <p>Students started learning a foreign language at an earlier age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2020, which foreign language was the second most popular choice at the EU level?

    <p>French</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which education systems make French and/or German mandatory due to multilingualism?

    <p>Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of students in lower secondary education learned Spanish in 2020 at the EU level?

    <p>17.7 %</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the percentage of students learning French or German change compared to 2013?

    <p>It remained stable in the majority of countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries requires all schools to provide Spanish learning opportunities?

    <p>Sweden and Norway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of Spanish as a compulsory foreign language in European countries?

    <p>Not specified as compulsory for any students in most countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foreign language was the second most learnt in upper secondary education in the EU in 2020?

    <p>German</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What goal does the 2019 Council recommendation prioritize for young people in Europe?

    <p>To acquire competency in at least one additional European language by the end of upper secondary education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'competences' as defined in the Council recommendation?

    <p>A combination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional language acquisition is encouraged for students with a multilingual background?

    <p>Learning an additional (third) language to a level allowing fluent interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the 2019 recommendation aim to influence education in Europe?

    <p>By encouraging policymakers and practitioners to adopt comprehensive language education policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as a crucial component for enhancing language competences in schools?

    <p>Support for the development of language awareness across the entire school staff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of language education does the 2019 recommendation NOT focus on?

    <p>Promoting standardization of language teaching methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of fostering language awareness in schools as per the 2019 recommendation?

    <p>To increase engagement among all school staff regarding language education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a specific objective of the Council recommendation from May 2019?

    <p>To enhance the overall language competences of students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following chapters focuses on the participation rates of students learning foreign languages?

    <p>Chapter C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which chapter would you find information about the qualifications and training of language teachers?

    <p>Chapter D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section examines the number of foreign languages learned by students?

    <p>Section I of Chapter C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an entitlement provided for students from migrant backgrounds in education?

    <p>Home-language teaching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key term describing activities related to language awareness in schools?

    <p>CPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which figure would you refer to for data on the percentage of students learning English in secondary education?

    <p>Figure C12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of foreign language education is outlined in Section II of Chapter E?

    <p>Testing measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is indicated as having distinct language provisions in education documentation?

    <p>Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year would the data regarding language learning in education be referenced?

    <p>2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter would include information on the structures of language education in Europe?

    <p>Chapter B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document type is represented by the abbreviation OECD?

    <p>Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational aspect does Figure B4 highlight for primary and secondary education?

    <p>Foreign language entitlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language teaching methodology is represented by the acronym CLIL?

    <p>Content and Language Integrated Learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage point increase of students in Switzerland who mainly speak a language at home other than the language of schooling between 2003 and 2018?

    <p>14.9 percentage points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the increase of students speaking a different language at home in Germany between 2015 and 2018?

    <p>Asylum seekers from conflict regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about students who do not speak the language of schooling at home?

    <p>They may belong to either immigrant or non-immigrant populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a student as an 'immigrant' according to the content?

    <p>If both of their parents were born abroad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the change in percentage of students speaking a different language at home in the French Community of Belgium between 2003 and 2018?

    <p>Approximately 10 percentage points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population is defined as non-immigrant?

    <p>Students with at least one parent born in the country of residence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country did the percentage of students who speak a different language at home increase notably by 14.9 percentage points?

    <p>Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which change was observed in Germany from 2003 to 2015 regarding students' home languages?

    <p>An increase of 4.1 percentage points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    European Union Publication

    • This document is a 2023 Eurydice report published by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
    • The document focuses on key data on teaching languages at school in Europe.
    • The document was completed in February 2023.
    • The document is available online and in print format.
    • The document can be reproduced with the source acknowledged.

    Contact Details

    • The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is located at Avenue du Bourget 1 (J-70 – Unit A6), BE-1049 Brussels.
    • The agency's telephone number is not included in the text.
    • The document is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
    • Reuse of the document is allowed with appropriate credit provided and indication of any changes made.
    • Permission to reuse non-EU owned elements may need to be sought from the respective rightholders.
    • The European Union does not hold copyright for any images not carrying the © European Union indicator.

    Data Sources

    • Cover photo credits include: © Julia Tim/stock.adobe.com; © everything bagel/stock.adobe.com; © Alice/stock.adobe.com; © VectorPunks/stock.adobe.com; © ok_creation/stock.adobe.com.
    • More information on the European Union is available on the Internet (http://europa.eu).

    The Importance of Languages

    • Languages are intrinsically connected to culture.

    Language Education Policies

    • Council Recommendation of May 2019: Encourages member states to ensure all students acquire at least one other European language before completing secondary education, alongside their language of schooling.
    • Focus on "comprehensive approach": Aims to shift policy and practice towards more inclusive and innovative language teaching methods.
    • Enhance overall language competences: Includes language of schooling, foreign languages, and home languages for multilingual students.

    Language Learning in Europe

    • English is most popular foreign language: Starting language learning earlier and the popularity of English contribute to its increase in most countries.
    • French and German are the most popular second foreign languages:
      • They are mandatory in some countries with multiple official languages, like Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
      • They are commonly offered as options in other countries.
    • Spanish is relatively less emphasized:
      • No European country makes it mandatory for all students.
      • Only two countries (Sweden and Norway) require all schools to offer Spanish at specific levels.

    Multilingualism and Language of Schooling

    • Students speaking a language other than the language of schooling at home are on the rise:
      • Switzerland saw the most significant increase (14.9 percentage points) between 2003 and 2018.
      • The French Community of Belgium, Germany, and Sweden also experienced notable increases.
    • Germany's increase partly due to influx of asylum seekers: Over 1 million asylum seekers arrived in 2015 and 2016.

    Immigrant and Non-immigrant Populations

    • Having parents born abroad doesn't guarantee students speak a different language at home: Immigration status doesn't necessarily correlate with language of schooling.

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