- Pearson launches first-of-its-kind Global Language Scale in French, Italian and Spanish to mark European Day of Languages
LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today launched its Global Language Scale (GSL), the first scale of its kind that will bring unparalleled clarity and simplicity to language learning In different languages. The Global Language Scale will initially cover French, Italian and Spanish, followed by German and other languages.
For the first time, students will be able to assess their proficiency and track their learning progress in French, Italian and Spanish using Pearson's simple scale of 10 to 90. Students benefit as they can now identify their proficiency in different languages On a common, self-established scale they personalize learning objectives and compare progress as they move from beginner to fluent.
Teachers and institutions benefit because they can quickly and efficiently develop teaching resources using the Pearson Global Language Scale, addressing time and resource constraints frequently cited by teachers. Free materials are now available for teachers to create lesson plans and tutorials, outlining clear learning objectives in each language. The frameworks will allow teachers to plan lessons and courses of study, assess current levels of language proficiency, measure progress, set goals and personalize each student's learning journey.
The Global Language Scale will allow Pearson to reach even broader audiences by offering more students a new and innovative way to learn a language. It is based on the same design and experience principles as the iconic Pearson Global English Scale, a globally recognized assessment and mastery framework used by millions of English learners and teachers around the world.
Gio Giovannelli, General Manager of English Language Learning, Pearson, commented:
"Learning a language is very important in today's globalized economy. We know that there are an estimated 1.5 billion people learning English right now, and millions more around the world are learning or wishing to learn languages such as French and Spanish."
"The Global Language Scale is the first language scale of its kind and we are incredibly proud to launch it today on European Day of Languages. We hope that many more people will be able to use our innovative language learning solutions from Pearson to discover the joy to communicate in another language".
During 2024, Pearson will make the Global Language Scale directly available to consumers and businesses through its products such as Mondly by Pearson, Versant by Pearson assessments and Wizard by Pearson language schools. For example, customers using the Mondly by Pearson app will be able to compare their progress against the Global Language Scale as they progress through their daily lessons.
Notes to editors
Pearson today published new research detailing the methodology behind the Global Language Scale and its correlation with the Global English Scale.
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