Escape Room Genial
Cracking the Colombian Bilingualism Code
BEGIN
Mission Briefing
You’ve been recruited by the Ministry of Education’s Language Policy Task Force. A secret report on bilingualism policy critiques has been locked behind six digital doors. To unlock each door, you must solve puzzles that test your understanding of Colombia’s bilingualism plans and their criticisms. Work together, think critically, and unlock all the codes before the national meeting begins!
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Lack of Continuity
1/3
Between 2004 and 2016, several bilingualism plans were launched in Colombia. What was the main consequence of this overlap?
It caused inconsistency, slow progress, and frustration among educators.
It improved the coordination and efficiency of the programs.
Lack of Continuity
2/3
Why do Colombian academics criticize the lack of continuity in bilingualism policies?
Because the changes made goals unrealistic.
Because overlapping plans weakened articulation and strategy consistency.
Because new plans always ignored English teaching altogether.
Lack of Continuity
3/3
What feeling did the constant modification of bilingualism plans create among teachers and institutions?
Indifference and neutrality.
Motivation and optimism.
Satisfaction with rapid results.
Frustration and a sense of low achievement.
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Employability vs. Social Development
Lack of Continuity
Misconception of Bilingualism
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Privileged Position of English
1/3
Employability vs. Social Development
According to the critiques of Colombia’s bilingualism plans, what was the main motivation behind promoting English learning in the country?
To strengthen research, innovation, and critical thinking among Colombians.
To respond to industries’ needs for a workforce that could communicate in English.
To preserve the country’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
2/3
Employability vs. Social Development
According to the video, what is one main problem with how bilingualism has been implemented in Colombia?
Students in private schools have better access to English instruction than those in public schools.
All schools in Colombia receive the same funding and English training support.
Bilingualism has increased equality among students from different socioeconomic levels.
3/3
Employability vs. Social Development
In the video, what does Sebastián Concha suggest about the main motivation behind promoting English learning in Colombia?
To strengthen students’ sense of cultural identity and critical thinking.
To promote the learning of indigenous and minority languages equally.
To meet economic demands and make students more employable.
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Misconception of Bilingualism
1/3
In Colombia, being bilingual means speaking English and Spanish only.
True
False
Misconception of Bilingualism
2/3
Bilingualism only involves learning two linguistic codes — culture is not part of it.
True
False
Misconception of Bilingualism
3/3
Which of these images best represents what bilingualism should mean according to the critics of Colombia’s language policies?
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
1/2
Privileged Position of English
Read each statement and decide if it is True or False according to the text “Privileged Position of English.”Drag each card into the correct box.
1. Some schools teach science and math only in English.
True Statements
False Statements
2. All schools give the same importance to Spanish and English.
3. English is often seen as the language of success.
4. Students sometimes lose connection with local culture.
5. The policy promotes indigenous languages equally.
6. English and Spanish are always taught in balance.
CONTINUE
2/2
Privileged Position of English
Drag and complete the series correctly.
Serie 1
Serie 2
CONTINUE
SOLUTION
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Adoption of Foreign Models
1/2
What's one main issue with adopting foreign models like the CEFR in Colombia?
These models were created for European contexts, so they don’t match Colombian realities — like class sizes, resources, and teachers’ working conditions.
The CEFR works perfectly in Colombia because schools and teachers have the same conditions as in Europe.
Adoption of Foreign Models
2/2
What's the right approach to using the CEFR in Colombia?
Teachers should follow the CEFR exactly as it’s written, without making any local adjustments.
The CEFR can help set learning goals, but we need local research to adapt it to our culture and education system.
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Adoption of Foreign Models
Privileged Position of English
1/2
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Don’t be nervous, you surely know the answer to this question! According to the article, why have bilingualism plans in Colombia become a lucrative business?
Because all teachers receive free resources from the government.
Because international agencies and publishers profit from exams and materials.
Because English courses are offered equally in all regions.
2/2
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Pay attention to the image and decide:Teachers’ opinions have been consistently considered when creating bilingualism policies.
True
False
Completed
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Escape Room Genial
Cracking the Colombian Bilingualism Code
BEGIN
Mission Briefing
You’ve been recruited by the Ministry of Education’s Language Policy Task Force. A secret report on bilingualism policy critiques has been locked behind six digital doors. To unlock each door, you must solve puzzles that test your understanding of Colombia’s bilingualism plans and their criticisms. Work together, think critically, and unlock all the codes before the national meeting begins!
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Lack of Continuity
1/3
Between 2004 and 2016, several bilingualism plans were launched in Colombia. What was the main consequence of this overlap?
It caused inconsistency, slow progress, and frustration among educators.
It improved the coordination and efficiency of the programs.
Lack of Continuity
2/3
Why do Colombian academics criticize the lack of continuity in bilingualism policies?
Because the changes made goals unrealistic.
Because overlapping plans weakened articulation and strategy consistency.
Because new plans always ignored English teaching altogether.
Lack of Continuity
3/3
What feeling did the constant modification of bilingualism plans create among teachers and institutions?
Indifference and neutrality.
Motivation and optimism.
Satisfaction with rapid results.
Frustration and a sense of low achievement.
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Employability vs. Social Development
Lack of Continuity
Misconception of Bilingualism
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Privileged Position of English
1/3
Employability vs. Social Development
According to the critiques of Colombia’s bilingualism plans, what was the main motivation behind promoting English learning in the country?
To strengthen research, innovation, and critical thinking among Colombians.
To respond to industries’ needs for a workforce that could communicate in English.
To preserve the country’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
2/3
Employability vs. Social Development
According to the video, what is one main problem with how bilingualism has been implemented in Colombia?
Students in private schools have better access to English instruction than those in public schools.
All schools in Colombia receive the same funding and English training support.
Bilingualism has increased equality among students from different socioeconomic levels.
3/3
Employability vs. Social Development
In the video, what does Sebastián Concha suggest about the main motivation behind promoting English learning in Colombia?
To strengthen students’ sense of cultural identity and critical thinking.
To promote the learning of indigenous and minority languages equally.
To meet economic demands and make students more employable.
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Misconception of Bilingualism
1/3
In Colombia, being bilingual means speaking English and Spanish only.
True
False
Misconception of Bilingualism
2/3
Bilingualism only involves learning two linguistic codes — culture is not part of it.
True
False
Misconception of Bilingualism
3/3
Which of these images best represents what bilingualism should mean according to the critics of Colombia’s language policies?
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
1/2
Privileged Position of English
Read each statement and decide if it is True or False according to the text “Privileged Position of English.”Drag each card into the correct box.
1. Some schools teach science and math only in English.
True Statements
False Statements
2. All schools give the same importance to Spanish and English.
3. English is often seen as the language of success.
4. Students sometimes lose connection with local culture.
5. The policy promotes indigenous languages equally.
6. English and Spanish are always taught in balance.
CONTINUE
2/2
Privileged Position of English
Drag and complete the series correctly.
Serie 1
Serie 2
CONTINUE
SOLUTION
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Privileged Position of English
Adoption of Foreign Models
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Adoption of Foreign Models
1/2
What's one main issue with adopting foreign models like the CEFR in Colombia?
These models were created for European contexts, so they don’t match Colombian realities — like class sizes, resources, and teachers’ working conditions.
The CEFR works perfectly in Colombia because schools and teachers have the same conditions as in Europe.
Adoption of Foreign Models
2/2
What's the right approach to using the CEFR in Colombia?
Teachers should follow the CEFR exactly as it’s written, without making any local adjustments.
The CEFR can help set learning goals, but we need local research to adapt it to our culture and education system.
Critiques
Complete each challenge to beat the game — there’s no other way to escape!
Lack of Continuity
Employability vs. Social Development
Misconception of Bilingualism
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Adoption of Foreign Models
Privileged Position of English
1/2
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Don’t be nervous, you surely know the answer to this question! According to the article, why have bilingualism plans in Colombia become a lucrative business?
Because all teachers receive free resources from the government.
Because international agencies and publishers profit from exams and materials.
Because English courses are offered equally in all regions.
2/2
Business & Teachers’ Voices
Pay attention to the image and decide:Teachers’ opinions have been consistently considered when creating bilingualism policies.
True
False
Completed
Congratulations! You’ve successfully finished the escape room! 🎉
Start again?
Oh oh!
That answer isn’t correct…
But don’t lose your balance, keep going and try again!
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