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- Companies offer limited language education for workers abroad
Knowing the local language is the best way for expatriates to communicate effectively with team members, but a limited number of companies abroad offer language-training resources. In a survey conducted by Rosetta Stone and the Forum for Expatriate Management, only 37% of those surveyed said their companies provided language education. "With an average of $400,000 spent on relocating an expat and family, it's imperative that organizations arm their expats with all the skills needed to succeed, and that includes languages," Rosetta Stone's Judy Verses said. The Telegraph (London)
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- Diplomat to get language training to prepare for new adventure
Jennifer Goldstein is taking a lifetime of world traveling and applying it to a new career at the U.S. State Department. She will attend the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, Va., to learn French in preparation for a two-year stint in Congo-Brazzaville. The intensive classes will have her speaking and reading her new language for hours at a time. OakPark.com (Illinois)
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- Gap exists between foreign-language-learning hopes, reality
A majority of Europeans believe speaking a foreign language is important and key to students' futures, according to a Eurobarometer survey. However, data show that only 42% of students tested in various countries are competent in one foreign language. Androulla Vassiliou, European commissioner for education and culture, recommends improving teaching in order to address the learning gap. "Being able to communicate in a foreign language broadens your horizons and opens doors; it makes you more employable and, in the case of businesses, it can open up more opportunities in the Single Market," Vassiliou said. The Financial (Georgia/Ukraine)
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- Number of students studying abroad has surged
The number of Americans studying at foreign colleges has increased threefold over the past 20 years, according to a 2011 report by the Institute of International Education, and the number of students going to China, in particular, has increased. Many expect the numbers to continue to grow. "U.S. students are increasingly aware of the need to obtain more practical skills, foreign language skills and cultural experiences," says Rajika Bhandari of the Institute of International Education. The Oakland Tribune (Calif.)
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- Community boosts English-language learning for refugees
About 2,500 refugees have moved to the Fargo, N.D., area in recent years, and Rotary Club members are trying to help them with an initiative called Project English. The program uses Rosetta Stone software and one-on-one mentoring to immerse the residents in their new language. "Go Rotary and go Rosetta Stone," said Vonnie Sanders, director of the Fargo School District's English Language Learners program. "We couldn't do it alone. We need the help of the community." Daily Globe (Worthington, Minn.)
(8/29)
- Officials in Taiwan promote the value of being multilingual
French and German representatives in the Taiwanese capital of Taipei issued a declaration to encourage the country to promote foreign-language education. They said strengthening foreign-language capabilities is critical to making Taiwan an important player in world affairs. "Young students at an early stage can significantly broaden their horizons through the learning of languages," the declaration said. The Taipei Times (Taiwan)
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