2. MULTILINGUALISM
Multilingualism is the use of multiple languages, either by a single speaker or a group
of speakers. The usage of various languages by something or someone is referred to as
multilingualism.
In the majority of daily interactions, a multilingual person is fluent in at least three
languages. Trilingual and quadrilingual terms refer to those who can speak three or
more languages with ease. However, some academics have questioned the existence of
quadrilinguals, quintilinguals, sexilinguals, and other language combinations (e.g.,
Edwards, 1994; Vildomec, 1963).
3. BILINGUALISM
Using two languages in daily life is referred to as bilingualism. Around the world,
bilingualism is widespread and on the rise, with one in three persons either bilingual
or multilingual.
The ability to communicate in two languages is referred to as bilingualism. One might
converse in English and American Sign Language or French and Spanish, for instance.
A person might become bilingual if they grow up speaking two languages or if they
pick up a second language later in life.
4. DIGLOSSIA
A state of being bilingual is called diglossia. Diglossia refers to the usage of two
separate languages or dialects of one language by a group in various contexts. Diglossia
serves a variety of purposes in social settings. Diglossia is more common in speech
communities than it is in individuals.
The pattern of code or variety choice has been described with the term diglossia.
Diglossia has three crucial features:
1. Two distinct varieties of the same language are used in the community, with
one regarded as a high variety and the other a low variety
2. Each variety is used for quite distinct functions; H and L complement each
other
3. No one uses the H variety in everyday conversation
5. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIGLOSSIA AND BILINGUALISM
The use of two languages by a speaker with various listeners is known as bilingualism.
Diglossia, on the other hand, is a distinct circumstance that links them all together.
The distinction between spoken and written language, for instance.
There is a situation where the society is diglossic, two languages are needed to cover
the entire range of domains, and (most) people are bilingual if we limit the words
diglossia and bilingualism to separate languages (rather than dialects or styles). Many
nations that speak the English language fit this definition.
