This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world.

The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism.

Key features:

- provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication

- presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field,

- offers solutions of everyday language-related problems

- international handbook with contributions from renowned experts in the field.