# Multilingual Academia Accommodating students with English as a second language becomes easier. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jun 29, 2015 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/multilingual-academia ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Multilingual Academia trend? **Multilingual Academia:** Up until this point, those whose second language is English were forced to undergo additional education in the North American school system; in today's equality-focused world, that is remedied through more tailored, multingual education. Particularly useful in accommodating the growing number of formally educated Hispanic consumers, this development points toward a more balanced future population. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 5, 2014 to Jun 26, 2015 - Published: Jun 29, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Themes within the Multilingual Academia trend ### Multilingual Education As the Hispanic population continues to grow, multilingual education is becoming more tailored and accessible, resulting in more balanced population demographics. ### Gamified Language Learning Language-teaching video games and language-learning apps like Koe and Duolingo offer a more personalized and gamified experience for people looking to learn a new language. ### Culturally Relevant Higher Education Universities like the National Hispanic University and educational technology consortiums like HETS are creating more culturally relevant academic programs and promoting technological advancements to benefit marginalized communities. ## What the Multilingual Academia trend means for industry ### For Education Multilingual education and gamified language learning are disrupting the traditional education sector by making personalized language learning accessible and culturally relevant. ### For Gaming Language-teaching video games like Koe and gamified language-learning apps like Duolingo are disrupting the gaming industry by combining entertainment with learning. ### For Technology Educational technology consortiums like HETS are creating opportunities for technological advancements in education and promoting access to online academic programs for marginalized communities. ## Workshop question What social challenges do your consumers face and how can you help them overcome these obstacles? ## Trend signals for Multilingual Academia Trend score 1.7 out of 10, from popularity 26%, activity 16%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 26% - Activity: 16% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Multilingual Academia trend 4 featured examples from Mar 5, 2014 to Jun 26, 2015. - [Multi-Lingual Teaching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/become-a-polyglot): The New 'Duolingo' App Prosises to Help Anyone Become a Polyglot (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the education technology sector by developing new language learning apps and platforms that leverage gamification and adaptive learn… - [Culturally Relevant Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-university-programs): These Online University Programs Cater to the Hispanic Community (Category: Social Good) Implication: Online education providers can benefit from developing programs that offer culturally relevant education for underrepresented groups like Hispanics. - [Bilingual Academic Associations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-consortium): This Educational Technology Consortium Advances Hispanic Interests (Category: Social Good) Implication: The higher education industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating bilingual services, technology integration, and strategies to support diverse studen… - [Language-Teaching Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koe-video-game): The Koe Video Game Teaches Users How to Speak Japanese (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing language-teaching games and incorporating gamification elements in all subjects. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) All articles: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood)