Learning languages in a globalized world: understanding young multilinguals’ practices in the Basque Country

Problems of Learning Languages in the Environment of Globalization

“…People around the world are learning different languages effectively and in a short time, not only because of the potential need for everyday and professional communication, but also because of the saturated market for both professional workforce and multimedia services [2][3][4]. This process is inherently similar to communicative movement or change.…”

“…The process of globalization today is obvious and extending to all spheres of the development of society is the subject of heated discussions not only in the field of sociology, cultural studies, political science, information technology, but also in the linguistic environment [1][2][3]. This is due to the fact that the phenomenon under study is contradictory in nature: on the one hand, there is an undoubted positive potential, characterized by the blurring of the boundaries between primordially traditional standards and ideas;…”