Language
I. Vocabulary
Mother tongue / Native language Tiếng mẹ đẻ mother tongue native language
Linguistic/ language barriers Rào cản ngôn ngữ, linguistic / language
batteries
Linguistic ability/ skills Khả năng ngôn ngữ liguistic ablility /skills
Language proficiency Language proficiency
Language acquisition Tiếp thu ngôn ngữ language acquisition
Cultural identity/diversity and historical Bản sắc văn hóa và giá trị lịch sử. cultural
values identity and historical value
Monolingual/ bilingual/ multilingual người nói 1/ 2/ nhiều ngôn ngữ; bilingual
=> Bilingualism/Multilingualism monoligual
Endangered language Ngôn ngữ có nguy cơ biến mất endangered
language
Translation – Dịch thuật translation
Interpretation – Phiên dịch interpretation
Master a foreign language Thành thạo 1 ngoại ngữ master a foreign
language
Acquire a new language học một ngôn ngữ mới acquire a new
language
Pick up a language naturally học một cách tự nhiên pick up a language
naturally
Language immersion học qua môi trường ngôn ngữ language
immersion
Communicative competence năng lực giao tiếp communicative
competence
Language learning apps / platforms
Bridge the communication gap Thu hẹp khoảng cách giao tiếp. bridge the
communication gap
Break down barriers between nations Break down the batteries between two
countries
Enhance international cooperation Tăng cường hợp tác quốc tế. enhance
international cooperation
facilitate working processes tạo đk thuận lợi cho các quy trình lm vc
facilitate working process
place burden on children's academic progress đặt gánh nặng lên quá trình học tập của trẻ em
place burden on childen’s acadamic progress
pose a threat to physical and emotional đe dọa đến sức khỏe thể chất và tinh thần của
trẻ em
pose a threat to physical and mental health
II. English as the only global language
For Agianst
Facilitate communication between people Threat to linguistic and cultural diversity:
from different countries and cultures. The global dominance of English may
It eliminates language barriers and allows endanger local languages and traditional
individuals to exchange information more values.
efficiently in international business, travel, As younger generations prioritize the
and online communication. global language, they may gradually
abandon their native tongues and cultural
The global use of English opens doors to better heritage.
educational and career prospects.
English allows companies to operate across
borders more efficiently and helps
individuals access global knowledge and
job markets.
For example, students with strong English
skills can study abroad more easily, and job
applicants who speak fluent English are
often preferred by multinational
corporations.
III. Free online translation renders (v: kiến cho) learning foreign languages obsolete (lỗi
thời ko còn cần thiết nữa)
(Các công cụ dịch trực tuyến miễn phí khiến việc học ngoại ngữ trở nên không cần thiết)
For Against
Translation tools allow people to Overreliance on technology can cause
communicate across languages instantly. problem: Depending too much on translation
Instead of spending years learning tools can lead to mistakes and
grammar and vocabulary, users can just misunderstanding.
open an app, type or speak, and get the If the internet is slow, the software fails,
translation within seconds. It makes or the translation is inaccurate,
communication simple and effortless in communication can break down
daily life. completely. In serious contexts like
A traveler in Italy can use Google healthcare or law, this could even have
Translate to ask for directions or read dangerous consequences.
restaurant menus without knowing a Machines cannot capture cultural or
single Italian word. emotional meaning: Translation tools only
convert words, not the feelings or culture
behind them.
Many expressions depend on tone,
body language, or cultural
understanding that technology cannot
truly grasp. As a result, translated
sentences often sound robotic or
inappropriate.
IV. Learning a foreign language at primary school
For Against
Easier to absorb and remember: Young Introducing another subject too soon can
children can pick up new sounds and overwhelm young students.
structures more naturally than adults. At primary level, children are still
At an early age, the brain is more flexible, developing basic skills like reading,
allowing kids to mimic pronunciation, writing, and numeracy in their mother
remember vocabulary, and form correct tongue. Adding a foreign language can
grammar patterns almost unconsciously. create confusion or stress.
Builds long-term confidence and Many primary schools lack well-trained
communication skills language teachers and suitable teaching
Regular exposure to another language resources
encourages them to express ideas in Without interactive methods or native-
different ways, interact with level input, lessons can become dull
classmates, and overcome the fear of and ineffective, leading to poor results
making mistakes. or loss of motivation.
Example: In rural areas, teachers may
rely on rote learning instead of
communicative practice, so students
learn words but cannot actually use
them in conversation.