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Author: Hajek, John × Start date: 2000 × Type: Conference Paper × Subject: multilingualism ×

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    Languages and culture in Australia in the 21st century: riding the multilingual tiger
    HAJEK, JOHN (Canberra: Department of Education, Science and Training, 2001)
    The rise of English as the world's dominant world language is seen by many as inevitable and permanent. While it might seem to bestow great advantage on native English-speakers, such an outcome is not guaranteed today or over time. It also runs the risk of disadvantaging English-speakers who are less inclined to see and grasp the benefits of multilingualism. History shows linguisitc predominance not to be permanent and there are compelling reasons - economic amongst them - in ensuring Australians are fluent in more than just English.