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Comenius Assistantship and eTwinning Induction Meeting Rome, 13 November 2009
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A person’s ability to use several languages and the co-existence of different language communities in one geographical area
European Union’s Motto “Unity in diversity” is a symbol of the European Union’s aspiration to be united in diversity
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Encouraging language learning and promoting linguistic diversity
Promoting a healthy multilingual economy
Promoting social integration through improved knowledge and acceptance of languages
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Language is an arbitrary system of sounds and symbols which is used for many purposes by a group of people
Languages differ from each other in their sounds, grammar, vocabulary, and patterns of discourse
Languages have a considerable vocabulary available to meet the needs of its users
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Languages define personal identities but are also part of a shared inheritance
Each language has its own way of seeing the world and it’s the product of its own history
All languages have their individual identity and value, and they are equally adequate as ways of expression for the people who use them
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Languages are related to each other like the members of a family
Most of the languages in Europe can be grouped together, because of their common origins, as a single, large Indo-European language family
The families in Europe with the most member-languages and the most speakers are the Germanic, Romance, and Slavic
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All European citizens live in a multilingual environment
In their daily routine citizens come across many different languages
The consequence is a growing interest and curiosity about languages
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Increasing popular knowledge and understanding of the diversity of the languages of Europe
Enhancing linguistic tolerance within and between nations
Improving knowledge of the factors affecting the maintenance and growth of languages
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Languages are an instrument to improve mutual understanding and integration
Knowledge of languages is a key factor of employability and mobility for citizens
Languages remove barriers to interaction between cultures
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It offers a wide range of actions designed to support language learning
It promotes the linguistic and cultural diversity in Europe
It provides access to high quality learning opportunities to everyone regardless of age or ability
It encourages language learning in and out of school
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• EU citizens who can speak more than one foreign language and demonstrate the intercultural skills that this brings have more chances of obtaining a better job
• Encouraging exchanges, partnerships and e-twinning in education and training programmes
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Living languages and cultures are constantly changing
People influence each other in the way they speak and write
Languages are always in contact with each other, and affect each other in many ways
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ICT tools are a support for language learning and communication
New media give languages new opportunities to grow
ICT tools give us concrete ways to keep in touch with our friends around Europe
The use of ICT for teaching and learning languages is improving
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Technological progress permits virtually instant contact with anyone anywhere
Learning foreign languages is the best way to get knowledge about other cultures, values and way of thinking
The use of technologies and networking gives challenges of widening the choice of languages
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Globalisation and advances in technology have produced many changes in European society
Europeans now meet more and more people from other countries
Growing numbers of Europeans live in a country other than their country of origin
Ensuring intercultural communication is fundamental
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European Commissionhttp://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm
EU Commission – Multilingualism http://ec.europa.eu/education/languages/eu-language-policy/doc99_en.htm
Europe – Languages and Europe http://europa.eu/languages/en/home
Leonard Orban – Multilingualism http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/orban/index_en.htm
Key documents http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/orban/keydoc/keydoc_en.htm
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