As the number of successful global corporations continues to rise, few companies these days fail to recognise the value of a multi-lingual workforce. And with English as the lingua franca among the international business community, motivation to learn the language is at an all-time high.
Companies that are truly global players rely on effective communication, whether among internal employees in different locations or with key external partners and clients. The need for competency in the common language is clear: limited mastery leads to poor communication, which in turn has an impact on business performance. While investment into English training may be a sticking point for some, it is often far outweighed by the benefits this can deliver.
For those with a job that requires a working knowledge of English, it is not enough to be able to communicate on a basic level and ‘get by’ in familiar situations. In order to perform a role successfully, the ability to write effective emails, talk on the telephone, participate in meetings or give a presentation may be called upon, for example. In addition to these general professional functions, each position will require some specific vocabulary and phrases relating to the particular area of expertise, such as technical, financial or legal language.
Do you, like many others, need to use English for your job? Do you feel that improving your language skills would enhance your career prospects? Companies today are not only looking for people who can speak English in a professional context; they often require you to prove it. telc – Language Certificates currently offers specially tailored Business English examinations at levels B1 and B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Why not explore the information on our website and boost your chances of professional success by showing international employers what you can do?
Don’t miss our introductory offer for the telc English programme:
Register your students via our website for one of the new dual-level examinations – telc English A2-B1 or telc English A2-B1 School – by 31 December 2011, and receive examination preparation materials for all test takers free of charge!