Spanish-speaking people make up the largest group of bilingual employees in the U.S. The importance of having bilingual speakers in the workplace has grown as the number of people who speak languages other than English has increased. Businesses that take advantage of adding bilingual speakers to their payrolls can benefit extensively because of the larger […]

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Non-native English speakers in a battle to be understood February 29, 2008|BY ELIZABETH BAIER STAFF WRITER Stella Santana, a native of Uruguay who has taken English classes for six years, considers her grammar and reading skills in English as advanced. But as an administrative assistant for the luxury W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, she tires […]

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Is it time to be a bilingual nation? Let’s continue the conversation… I recently met with Levenger store staff members in Tysons Corner, Virginia, which is just inside the Washington, D.C. Beltway. After talking shop, I asked them to tell me what languages, besides English, they spoke. Here are their names and answers: Adnan Abdillahi: […]

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How the Brain Benefits from Being Bilingual Being bilingual definitely has its benefits when it comes to jobs. Most employers are willing to pay you a higher salary for being fluent in two or more languages, but this isn’t the only perk. Your brain also benefits from bilingualism. Believe it or not, being bilingual makes […]

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