Why Speaking Only English Is Not Enough
Being monolingual is not good enough for today's students. Language immersion is needed to help address global challenges, yet U.S. citizens are falling behind.
Being monolingual is not good enough for today's students. Language immersion is needed to help address global challenges, yet U.S. citizens are falling behind.
We need to shift paradigms in world language education and advocacy, says writer
The USA is facing a bilingual teacher shortage
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What nearly all languages have in common—whether you speak or sign
Second language skills are increasingly important for employees. Whether it’s in the boardroom, on a computer screen, in a conference call, or across the field of their work, U.S. employees are more likely than ever to be interacting in a language other than English.
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The U.S. economy will need more foreign language speakers to remain competitive in the global marketplace
According to a report, a majority of U.S. employers say they need employees with language skills other than English, with Mandarin and Spanish speakers in high demand. Those unable to fill this need may find themselves falling behind in the global market.