Keywords: Multilingualism


UNESCO: Mexico to Host Global Literacy Event on September 8 and 9

The International Literacy Day will take on a special significance in 2026. To mark the 60th anniversary of its establishment, UNESCO will organize a global celebration on September 8 and 9 in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, under the theme "Literacy for People, Planet, and Prosperity." This gathering,......

Moroccan literary journal launches issue on language, identity, and cognitive diversity

The eighth edition of the academic journal Littérature, Art et Langue has been released, centered on the tensions between linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity in an increasingly digitized world. The volume, published under the title Langues et savoirs : entre hégémonie linguistique......

The world's most spoken languages: a global snapshot

In an era of rapid globalization, language has emerged as a powerful tool shaping commerce, culture, and influence. A recent ranking by World Population Review, supported by 2025 Ethnologue data, highlights the twelve most spoken languages worldwide. This list, which combines native and second-language......

Languages and knowledge: Exploring linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity

An international colloquium titled "Languages and knowledge: Between linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity" took place on November 27–28, 2025, at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, in Beni Mellal, Morocco. The event gathered 57 participants......

The evolving role of English in Spain's job market

Spain's leading daily El País reports that merely speaking English is no longer sufficient to secure a position in the competitive job market. A recent analysis indicates that numerous vacancies remain unfilled due to candidates lacking adequate English proficiency. While a command of English......

Celebrating 90 Years of Global Impact: Insights into the Future of English in the MENA Region

The British Council marks its 90th anniversary with a celebration of its profound contributions to English language learning and cultural exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This milestone includes the launch of the research report The Future of English: Global Perspectives, a......