Learning/Teaching English, the French and the rest
Here is another interesting article – this time about decreasing proficiency in English among the French.
English has become a major factor in determining economic competitiveness of people and countries, and is essential for academic and professional success in the globalised world. However, there are some stirrings of a backlash against teaching it too “aggressively”. For instance, Qatar has gone back to Arabic as the medium of instruction in Qatar University and local schools (http://dohanews.co/qatars-education-system-grapples-with-language-challenges/). I wonder what effects this shift will bring about in the long run. Qatar’s economy is still booming, but overall, countries of the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) seem to score the lowest in English proficiency rankings, similarly to Latin America.
Magda Rostron
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