International Journal of Language & Linguistics

The Gift of Languages and the Gifted Learner – the Role of the Gifted as Change Agents in a Multilingual World
Kathleen Stein Smith

Abstract
In a globalized and interconnected world, language skills are important to the individual and to our society, enhancing the personal and professional lives of individuals, as well as their ability to communicate effectively with other cultures both locally and globally. Beyond these individual benefits, multilingualism empowers both individuals and societies in terms of global citizenship and intercultural understanding. Language learning and language use are part of the global skills set for all. Gifted learners are likely to learn quickly and to have a successful learning outcome. In order to effectively address the need for language skills and cultural knowledge in the workplace, in our society, and as global citizens, it is essential to consider language learning for the gifted.

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