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Tag Archives: Global Enterprises Need Business English
GlobalEnglish In the News: Business English Proficiency Linked to Economic Growth
Originally published by Computerworld Philippines on Thursday, August 23, 2012. With English as the universal language for enterprises today, Business English capabilities become an indicator of continued economic growth and business success, states the administrator of the annual Business English Index (BEI), GlobalEnglish … Continue reading
What Is the Business English Index?
Defining the 10 levels of Business English Index (BEI) proficiency Over the past 15 years, we’ve worked with hundreds of companies and millions of global employees across all industries in more than 150 countries so we’re uniquely positioned to understand how companies, … Continue reading
The Limitations of Textbook Language Learning
A study finds that listening and pronunciation are key components of successfully working in English Does the struggle to communicate effectively in English affect all nationalities in the same way? A study reported by Canadian newspaper Metro recently explored the … Continue reading
Posted in Best practices for education and collaboration, Building a 21st Century Workforce, English Communication & Language Skills
Tagged communicate effectively in English, Global Enterprises Need Business English, practice English listening and speaking skills beyond the classroom, study English from textbooks
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India Slowly Shifts from Hundreds of Languages to One
More parents choosing to raise children who speak only English Big changes are happening in India, writes Saritha Rai for the New York Times—and nowhere more so than in her native Bangalore. India is a country literally teeming with languages: … Continue reading
Why Global Enterprises Need Business English [infographic]
And what you risk if you ignore the critical need for a single common language of business In June, we participated in the 2012 Economist Talent Management Summit in London, England. At the event, we co-sponsored an executive poll with … Continue reading
Posted in Being effective globally, Building a 21st Century Workforce, Global Enterprises Need Business English, GlobalEnglish Corporation, Talent Management
Tagged Global Enterprises Need Business English, globalization, globally integrated enterprises, infographic, Talent Management, The Economist
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English Is the Preferred Language of Business
According to a Reuters survey of 16,000 workers in 26 countries It’s one thing when experts in the Business English field give you advice about how to strengthen your workforce in the face of globalization—and it’s another thing entirely when … Continue reading
News: Technology leads in English language teaching innovation awards
Originally published by Max de Lotbinière for The Guardian on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. …UK-based publishing and education giant Pearson has continued its expansion into English language teaching with the acquisition, announced last month, of GlobalEnglish, one of the first internet ELT operators. Read the … Continue reading







