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The U.S. language paradox—the reluctance of native English-language speakers to learn another language while living in a nation of immigrants—poses a challenge to the U.S. in an era where English may be considered the global lingua franca, but where foreign languages are increasingly in demand in the global workplace. It is interesting to note that, despite the efforts, research, and writing of many individuals, so little progress has been made. Multilingualism is a global competency for all of us. Increasing awareness, building skills, and developing career pathways are areas to target during the campaign for languages.
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Stein-Smith, K. (2016). Conclusions and Future Directions—From the Foreign Language Deficit to Foreign Languages 2.0. In: The U.S. Foreign Language Deficit. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34159-0_12
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