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What is the main subject of the Eurydice report published in 2023?
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?
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?
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?
What decision outlines the Commission's reuse policy for its documents?
What does the Creative Commons attribute on this document allow?
What does the Creative Commons attribute on this document allow?
What is the main purpose of the Eurydice report?
What is the main purpose of the Eurydice report?
Where is the European Education and Culture Executive Agency located?
Where is the European Education and Culture Executive Agency located?
What type of images does the EU not own the copyright for?
What type of images does the EU not own the copyright for?
What factor contributed to the increase in English learning in eight education systems?
What factor contributed to the increase in English learning in eight education systems?
In 2020, which foreign language was the second most popular choice at the EU level?
In 2020, which foreign language was the second most popular choice at the EU level?
Which education systems make French and/or German mandatory due to multilingualism?
Which education systems make French and/or German mandatory due to multilingualism?
What percentage of students in lower secondary education learned Spanish in 2020 at the EU level?
What percentage of students in lower secondary education learned Spanish in 2020 at the EU level?
How did the percentage of students learning French or German change compared to 2013?
How did the percentage of students learning French or German change compared to 2013?
Which of the following countries requires all schools to provide Spanish learning opportunities?
Which of the following countries requires all schools to provide Spanish learning opportunities?
What is the status of Spanish as a compulsory foreign language in European countries?
What is the status of Spanish as a compulsory foreign language in European countries?
Which foreign language was the second most learnt in upper secondary education in the EU in 2020?
Which foreign language was the second most learnt in upper secondary education in the EU in 2020?
What goal does the 2019 Council recommendation prioritize for young people in Europe?
What goal does the 2019 Council recommendation prioritize for young people in Europe?
Which of the following best describes 'competences' as defined in the Council recommendation?
Which of the following best describes 'competences' as defined in the Council recommendation?
What additional language acquisition is encouraged for students with a multilingual background?
What additional language acquisition is encouraged for students with a multilingual background?
How does the 2019 recommendation aim to influence education in Europe?
How does the 2019 recommendation aim to influence education in Europe?
What is identified as a crucial component for enhancing language competences in schools?
What is identified as a crucial component for enhancing language competences in schools?
What aspect of language education does the 2019 recommendation NOT focus on?
What aspect of language education does the 2019 recommendation NOT focus on?
What is the aim of fostering language awareness in schools as per the 2019 recommendation?
What is the aim of fostering language awareness in schools as per the 2019 recommendation?
Which of the following is a specific objective of the Council recommendation from May 2019?
Which of the following is a specific objective of the Council recommendation from May 2019?
Which of the following chapters focuses on the participation rates of students learning foreign languages?
Which of the following chapters focuses on the participation rates of students learning foreign languages?
In which chapter would you find information about the qualifications and training of language teachers?
In which chapter would you find information about the qualifications and training of language teachers?
Which section examines the number of foreign languages learned by students?
Which section examines the number of foreign languages learned by students?
What is an entitlement provided for students from migrant backgrounds in education?
What is an entitlement provided for students from migrant backgrounds in education?
What is a key term describing activities related to language awareness in schools?
What is a key term describing activities related to language awareness in schools?
Which figure would you refer to for data on the percentage of students learning English in secondary education?
Which figure would you refer to for data on the percentage of students learning English in secondary education?
What aspect of foreign language education is outlined in Section II of Chapter E?
What aspect of foreign language education is outlined in Section II of Chapter E?
Which region is indicated as having distinct language provisions in education documentation?
Which region is indicated as having distinct language provisions in education documentation?
In what year would the data regarding language learning in education be referenced?
In what year would the data regarding language learning in education be referenced?
Which chapter would include information on the structures of language education in Europe?
Which chapter would include information on the structures of language education in Europe?
Which document type is represented by the abbreviation OECD?
Which document type is represented by the abbreviation OECD?
Which educational aspect does Figure B4 highlight for primary and secondary education?
Which educational aspect does Figure B4 highlight for primary and secondary education?
Which language teaching methodology is represented by the acronym CLIL?
Which language teaching methodology is represented by the acronym CLIL?
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?
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?
What factor contributed to the increase of students speaking a different language at home in Germany between 2015 and 2018?
What factor contributed to the increase of students speaking a different language at home in Germany between 2015 and 2018?
Which of the following statements is true about students who do not speak the language of schooling at home?
Which of the following statements is true about students who do not speak the language of schooling at home?
What defines a student as an 'immigrant' according to the content?
What defines a student as an 'immigrant' according to the content?
What was the change in percentage of students speaking a different language at home in the French Community of Belgium between 2003 and 2018?
What was the change in percentage of students speaking a different language at home in the French Community of Belgium between 2003 and 2018?
Which population is defined as non-immigrant?
Which population is defined as non-immigrant?
In which country did the percentage of students who speak a different language at home increase notably by 14.9 percentage points?
In which country did the percentage of students who speak a different language at home increase notably by 14.9 percentage points?
Which change was observed in Germany from 2003 to 2015 regarding students' home languages?
Which change was observed in Germany from 2003 to 2015 regarding students' home languages?
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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.
Copyright and Reuse
- 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
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- 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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