700 Reasons: Reason #401

Reason: 401
Those who are monolingual in English may run the risk of being perceived by others as having a limited and possibly arrogant outlook on life
Reference:
Scottish Executive, Ministerial Action Group on Languages (2000) Citizens of a Multilingual World: Key Issues (www.scotland.gov.uk-library3-education-mwki-07.asp)
Related Keywords:
Equality (equal opportunities), Global English, Multilingualism, Values

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