Thematic area: Plurilingual education

However, although in most European countries learners are encouraged to learn at least two foreign languages at school, in practice, it is observed that the compulsory learning of a second foreign language is often questioned. Projects in this section demonstrate ways in which this development can be counteracted.

• How can plurilingual education be put into practice?
• How can learners best be encouraged to value and respect other languages and cultures apart from their own?
• What is the place of regional and minority languages in the education systems?
• How can teachers cope with multilingual classes where all pupils do not necessarily have the required level in the language of instruction?

This section also includes a project run in collaboration with language teacher associations, whom the ECML values as important partners in promoting plurilingual education and disseminating the Centre’s work.