“Multilingualism – the Foundation of Modern Education”

On September 9, 2026, third-year students of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation Studies of the Faculty of Philology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University participated in a debate on the topic “Multilingualism – the Foundation of Modern Education.” The event was organized within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 4, “Quality Education.”

The event aimed to increase students’ interest in learning foreign languages, develop their communication, critical and analytical thinking skills, and promote a deeper understanding of the importance of multilingualism in modern society. The debate provided students with an opportunity to exchange opinions, discuss different perspectives, and support their viewpoints with well-reasoned arguments.

The main idea of the debate was to explore the importance of multilingualism in modern education and professional development. During the discussion, students considered the advantages of speaking several languages, its influence on academic and professional opportunities, and the importance of linguistic diversity in the context of globalization.

Participation in the debate contributed to the development of students’ public speaking, argumentation, and constructive dialogue skills. The discussion of relevant linguistic and educational issues allowed students to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of language learning and its role in developing competitive and highly qualified specialists.

The debate “Multilingualism – the Foundation of Modern Education” was held in accordance with the educational objectives of the department and aimed to actively engage students in intellectual and communicative activities. The event contributed to broadening students’ horizons, strengthening their interest in languages, and developing professional competencies essential for their future careers in philology and translation studies.

Department of foreign philology and translation studies

Senior teacher M.S. Ongarbayeva