“PROBLEMS IN A MULTILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT”
Keywords:
Keywords: Multilingualism, language barriers, communication, cultural diversity, education, social integrationAbstract
Annotation: This article examines the challenges that arise in multilingual
environments where people from diverse linguistic backgrounds interact. While
multilingualism promotes cultural richness and broader communication, it also creates
barriers in education, workplace communication, social integration, and policy-
making. By analyzing these problems and suggesting possible solutions, this paper
emphasizes the importance of developing inclusive strategies to ensure effective
interaction in multilingual societies.
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