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.
The left hemisphere is known as the language-learning part of the brain, but a new study found that it was the right hemisphere that determined the eventual success
How learning a second language can also benefit your personal growth
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.
The popularity of the diploma seal of biliteracy is spreading across the globe
What is your return on investment in learning a new language? It is better to learn a language in high demand, but short supply ― one reason American parents are guiding their children toward Chinese Mandarin.
Mandarin teachers in U.S. delight in sharing Chinese culture
Being bilingual has cultural, social, and cognitive benefits and schools make a huge error by dropping language courses
The rise of automated communication have some wondering about the benefits of learning a second language, but being multilingual is more beneficial than ever before