Good afternoon. I've been asked to talk about the necessity of speaking more than a language in a globalized world.
It is a very well-known fact that current companies are operating increasingly in global market and this process of globalization is happening faster than ever. However there are many different languages in the world and therefore is very important for them that their staff to know more than one language.
It is obvious that knowing the language of the country with which you are seeking to do business can give you advantages over competitors. That's why companies want to hire people with knowledge of more than a language. These people can help them to conquer new markets.
As I have told, knowing different languages serves to help improve the communication and in addition to this it also drives cultural awareness, something that will grow in importance in business.
To sum up learning a new language provides some advantages:
- International businesses prefer to hire people who speak more than a language.
- Knowing one or more foreign languages may give you an edge when you are competing for important position.
- Being able to communicate with people in their language also demonstrates that you have some respect regarding the culture and rituals of those people.
Furthermore there can be other advantages. For instance the process of learning can be funny and uplifting for you, it can help open your mind, also it helps you increase your understanding of your own language and so on.
On the other hand and from my point of view English is the business language. It should be your first learning option if you want to progress in your career. Besides Spanish is a good election because is the second language in the world. Even Chinese is one of the better options due to the increasing importance of china in international business and because it is the most spoken language in the world.
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