THE STATUS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN PERU

Currently learning foreign languages is an absolute necessity for human beings, as the
level of development achieved by the companies of the third millennium product of its
economic and cultural integration requires mastery of them
1-THE IMPORTANCE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN PERU
Increasing globalization and their effects on Peru has created a growing need for people in the
workforce to be able to communicate in different languages. The use of foreign languages is
extremely important in areas such as tourism, trade, international relations, science and media.
As more and more European and North American tourists come to Peru, the ability to speak
English is becoming more important for Peruvians. And the tourism industry isnt the only
reason Peruvians are finding that there are good jobs available for those who have a good
grasp on the English language.
2- THE CURRENT SITUATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN
SCHOOLS
English for decades has been teaching in state schools in Per, without any plausible result. Of
the 35 hours of education provided by the State, two (02) are in English, or as it was called until
a few days ago foreign language.
A calendar week is 168 hours and of these students receives English classes 1.5 hours. We do
not say that communicates in English because i no methodology can overcome time and its
effect on memory. It's like carrying water in a basket.
The solution is to ensure the quality of teacher training in universities, by constantly updating
on new methodologies
3- OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL
SYSTEM
Outside the school system there are many ways of studying a foreign languages people are able
to learn a language through self teaching. Books, CDs, and guidance materials are readily
available through bookstores and the Internet. These materials can be a limiting way to learn a
language, however, because they lack a classroom environment, which offers practice and well
structured criticism to help students improve
It is also possible to acquire a new language by being thrust into an environment in which it is
spoken. By being forced to use the language to communicate needs, people can pick up the
basics surprisingly quickly. If a student wants to use this technique to learn a language, he or
she should plan on staying in the nation where the language is spoken for several months.
Most universities and schools offer language programs, some of which are open to members of
the community as well as registered students. Students who want to learn a language may also
want to look into private classes, or tutoring with a native speaker.
4-RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVING PEOPLES FOREIGN LANGUAGE ABILITY
IN YOUR COUNTRY
improving foreign language proficiency can take a large investment of time and effort. Some of
the best tips for learning a second language include practicing reading, writing, listening and
speaking the language. Taking second language courses, traveling and interacting with native
speakers can all be useful in developing foreign language proficiency Depending on the
language and reason for learning it, individuals might need to focus more on either speaking or
writing.
Improving foreign language proficiency for listening and speaking will require a slightly
different course of action. Usually, the best way to learn to properly pronounce words is to
listen to native speakers of the language. This could occur in many types of settings, such as in
classrooms, in movie theaters, in a car with instructional recordings or in a country where
people speak the language.