The document discusses several topics related to language planning. It first defines planning as a process with objectives and aims to achieve goals in a creative and cost-effective manner. It then discusses strategic planning and how establishing a process can help organizations solve problems and make long-term decisions. Another section talks about how language planning involves international and intercultural communication, with learners sharing information respectfully. Additional sections discuss language as a potential problem for students who don't speak it well, the legal rights around language use, and how language serves as an important resource for communication.