While we are mindful of the uncertainty of the present situation around the world, our hope is that the current record high levels of unemployment will shortly give way to record high hiring. As a growing business, we know that hiring the right people is not just a part of running a business, it is…
Category: Language Learning
How to Learn a New Language
The Secret to “Speedy” Learning of a New Language Ever thought about learning a second language? Which way is the best way? Which way is the fastest? Is the best way the fastest way? When I first became a foreign language teacher, I used to tell people that there is no short-cut to learning a…
Language Flagship
Language Needs in the 21st Century The Language Flagship, an initiative of the National Security Education Program (NSEP) at the U.S. Department of Defense, has undertaken one of the most systematic efforts, to date, to assess and understand the needs for global skills in business. Over the past three years, this effort engaged more than…
The ROI of English
English is the global language for international business. English is the fastest-spreading language in human history, spoken usefully by some 1.75 billion people—that’s one in every four of us. In a 2012 HBR article, Tsedal Neeley said, “Ready or not, English is now the global language of business. More and more multinational companies are mandating…
13 Useful Terms To Know About The Language Industry
I have spent the past 13 years in the language testing industry. With the merger of webCAPE and TrueNorth I am even more excited about the future of language testing and development. The Emmersion team has impressive resources that will advance the industry of language learning to new levels. Rather than write a soliloquy of…
Learning English Creates Educational Opportunity and Economic Development
As individuals, communities and nations look to improve their economic situations, learning English is key. A survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit found 90 percent of global corporate executives agreed if “cross-border communication” improved, the company’s profits and market share would significantly increase. Gaining basic English language skills opens the door to educational, employment, entertainment,…