EVENT 24 - Speaking multiple languages in America vs. in other countries

EVENT 24 Speaking multiple languages in America vs. in other countries

Language learning in the United States might be different than in other countries, but how so? Watch the following video for comparison:

Now, answer a couple of oral comprehension questions:

• What percentage of Europeans don't speak more than one language?
• What percentage of Americans only speak English?
• Do most Americans think it's essential to speak a second language?
• The video states that children in more than 20 countries can already speak two languages by a young age. What age is that?
• What are some benefits of being bilingual?