Abstract:

Gagauzia in Moldova is an multilingual autonomous region. This region is a multilingual region where besides of English language pupils study Russian, Romanian and Gagauzian languages. Recently, the ratio of foreign languages studied at the schools has changed dramatically in favor of the English language. The new language policy should also ensure that learning of multiple languages among students takes place in a protected perspective and create a positive outcome for them. Furthermore, EFL educators must ensure that they effectively prepare learners with various language skills that need to integrate into the multilingual society effectively. This can be accomplished through training individuals to respond appropriately to the sensitive linguistic and cultural needs of other people that they interact with. It is considerable to acknowledge that people live in a multilingual society. Therefore, how individuals cultivate the process of teaching and learning language must take into account the multilingual perspectives of the real world. This article discusses the definition and context of multilingualism, ways in which individuals can effectively interact with others while predominantly using English and accepting the reality that multilingualism has a massive impact on our lives. The article also discusses the importance of changing the current educational approaches and government policies to match the developing multilingual patterns in regions that attract mass migration. Above all, the article looks forward to developing new ways in which these ideas can be applied to help future language learning, teaching, and assessment to provide improved learning outcomes for all language learning students.

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