The Importance of Language Proficiency in the Workplace
www.languagetesting.com › blog › 2022/05/03May 3, 2022 · In Bilingual Professionals. In a recent study conducted by ACTFL, it was reported that 9 out of 10 U.S. employers rely on “U.S. based employees with language skills other than English, with one-third (32 percent) reporting a high dependency.” (p. 5). With this high demand for bilingual and multilingual professionals, the bar has been raised on the importance of validated language proficiency in the workplace.
English Language Proficiency and Development
www.csis.org › analysis › english-languageFeb 23, 2017 · English is the third most spoken and most widely taught language on the planet. Commonly used in over 100 countries by more than 300 million people as a first language and by over 600 million as a second language, English is a “global language,” the “lingua franca of the modern era.” English skills are necessary for any country to fully benefit from global commerce; access the latest science, technology, and innovation; and exert influence in the world.