LONDON, Sept. 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson, the world's leading
learning company, today launched its Global Scale of Languages
(GSL) - a first of its kind scale which will bring
unparalleled clarity and simplicity to language learning in
different languages. The Global Scale of Languages will initially
cover French, Italian and Spanish, with German and other languages
to follow.
For the first time, learners will be able to benchmark their
proficiency and track learning progress in French, Italian and
Spanish using Pearson's simple scale from 10 to 90. Students
benefit as they can now pinpoint their proficiency in different
languages on a common scale, set themselves personalised learning
targets and benchmark progress as they move from beginner to
fluency.
Teachers and institutions benefit as they can quickly and
efficiently develop teaching resources using Pearson's Global Scale
of Languages, tackling the time and resource constraints frequently
cited by teachers. Free materials are available now for
teachers to build lesson plans and tutorials, outlining clear
learning objectives in each language. The frameworks will enable
teachers to plan lessons and courses of study, evaluate current
language proficiency levels, measure progress, set targets and
personalise the learning journey of each student.
The Global Scale of Languages will enable Pearson to reach even
wider audiences by offering more learners a new, innovative, way to
learn a language. It is built on the same design principles and
expertise as Pearson's flagship Global Scale of English – a
globally recognised assessment and proficiency framework used by
millions of English language learners and teachers around the
world.
Gio Giovannelli, President,
English Language Learning, Pearson, said:
"Learning a language is so important in today's globalised
economy. We know there is an estimated 1.5billion people learning
English right now, with millions more worldwide either currently
learning, or wanting to learn, languages such as French and
Spanish.
"The Global Scale of Languages is the first language
scale of its kind, and we are incredibly proud to launch it today
on the European Day of Languages. We hope that many more people
will be able to use our innovative Pearson language learning
solutions to discover the joy of communicating in another
language."
During 2024, Pearson will make the Global Scale of Languages
available direct to consumers and businesses through its products
such as Mondly by Pearson, Versant by Pearson assessments and
Wizard by Pearson language schools. For instance, customers using
the Mondly by Pearson app will be able to check their progress
against the Global Scale of Languages as they advance through their
daily lessons.
Notes to editors
Pearson published new research today detailing the methodology
behind the Global Scale of Languages and its correlation to the
Global Scale of English.
About Pearson
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add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning
opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our
c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and
enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We
are the world's leading learning company, serving customers in
c.200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications,
and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are.
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