Answer to Question #220148 in English for Phumzile Zondi

Question

Multilingualism means the ability to speak more than one language. The term is also used to refer to a community of speakers in which two or more languages are used, or users of several language live and socially coexist. In other words it is the opposite of monolingualism. A seriously multilingual society is by implication multicultural. Where there is a Democratic dispensation with equality of status and role for all the languages the Democratic ethos and culture of the society is also robust. Prah,K.K 2010. "Multingualism in Urban Africa: name or blessing." Journal of Multicultural Discourses, 5(2): 169-182

Instruction: Using Toulmins strategy of creating a claim or thesis, evidence or support and a warrant when writing an argument, construct an argumentative essay based on the following topic.

Is multilingualism beneficial beneficial or not? Discuss the topic that multilingualism should be used in education in order to enhance educational development, improve pass rates and promote diversity.

Answer 1

The use of more than one language for communication by a speaker or group of people is referred to as multilingualism. In the sense that multilingualism is essential for improving educational growth,

The ability to communicate in an indigenous language gives access to a huge pool of wisdom, experience, information, and skills. This person has the capacity to synthesise information and communicate it appropriately.

Bilingualism also enables individuals to communicate with one another in both personal and professional settings. It is thought that the enormous quantity of information possessed by a person is often accessible via language.

On the other hand, monolingualism is seen as a hindrance to communication (fixity of reference). Furthermore, a monolingual is considered to be someone who is still in language growth and acquisition and needs thus be taught other languages to communicate. As a result, bilingualism should be utilised in schools to promote educational growth.