Globalization in the Light of 21st Century Skills

In the globalized world and the growing importance of the English language not only in educational field but in different scientific and technical specialism people have to face challenging situations in their daily life. Accordingly, a great emphasize has been placed on the way languages are learnt. The aim is to provide learners with the necessary tools, skills and competencies which would enable them to be world citizens and long life learners. Moreover, the spread and connectivity of economic and cultural life all over the world have made an impact in every field; this global phenomenon has changed tremendously the way people think study and learn. The effect of globalization on education is seen through the changing role of the teachers and the students. Students have a vast potential to learn from various affordable means of technology and communication. In fact, all these means have paved the way for alternative learning systems in education which has to respond to different demands of a rapidly globalizing world.