新西兰面临语言学习危机,计划在学校强制使用语言。 New Zealand faces a language learning crisis, with plans to make languages compulsory in schools.

新西兰的语言学习正处于“危机关头”,现在学习语言的学生比1930年代少。 New Zealand's language learning is at a "crisis point" with fewer students learning languages now than in the 1930s. 一份报告建议对7至10岁学生强制进行语言学习,以提高识字率和全球技能。 A report recommends making language study compulsory for students from years seven to 10 to enhance literacy and global skills. 然而,教育部首先注重增加合格语言教师的供应,然后才考虑修改必修课程。 However, the Education Ministry is first focusing on increasing the supply of qualified language teachers before considering mandatory curriculum changes.