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Knowledge of non-official languages

Part A - Short definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to languages, other than English or French, in which the respondent can conduct a conversation.

Reported in:

2011

Reported for:

Population in private households

Question number(s):

Direct variable: Question 14

Responses:

See Figures 1.7, 1.7A, 1.7B, 1.7C, 1.7D, 1.7E and 1.7F.

See Appendix 1.4: NHS classification of knowledge of non-official languages.

Remarks:

In the 2011 NHS, Question 14 asked 'What language(s), other than English or French, can this person speak well enough to conduct a conversation?'

Instructions were provided to respondents in the 2011 NHS guide:

Report only those languages in which the person can carry on a conversation of some length on various topics.

For people who are deaf or have a speech disability, report knowledge of other languages, including sign language.

The order of response options in language questions which have mark-ins for 'English' and 'French' is different depending on the language of the questionnaire. On English questionnaires, 'English' is listed before 'French.' On French questionnaires, 'French' is listed before English. In a similar way, the language of the questionnaire is the language mentioned first in the actual wording of the questions on knowledge of official and non-official languages.

For additional information on the collection and dissemination of data on language, refer to the Languages Reference Guide, National Household Survey, 2011.

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