Switzerland and Brazil

Which of these languages is not an official language in Switzerland?

• German

• French

• Italian

• English

Which of these languages is a half-official language in Switzerland?

• German  

• French

• Italian

• Romansh 

Which of these languages is co-official in some parts of Brazil?

• Guarani     

• Pomeranian      

• Spanish    

• Portuñol

Which of these languages was not prohibited in Brazil, sending people to jail for using it?

• German

• French

• Italian

• Russian

What is the status of English in Brazil and in Switzerland?

• Foreign Language

• Lingua Franca

• International Language

• None

In Switzerland, there are repeated discussions about whether English should be taught as the first foreign language instead of another national language.

• True

• False

What is the percentage of Brazilians who speak an indigenous language?

• Less than 1%.     

• 1%

• 5%

• 13%

More than half of the Swiss  speak at least two languages.

• True.

• False

What does multilingualism refer to?

• The ability of an individual to use multiple languages.

• The use of multiple languages within a given society.

• The study of multiple languages.

• None of the above.

Multilingualism refers to the presence and use of several languages in a society or social context. What does plurilingualism refer to?

• The ability of an individual to use multiple languages.

• The presence of multiple languages within a country.

• A language policy adopted by a country.

• None of the above.