Are you a bilingual or multilingual professional looking for a career change or an advancement opportunity? If you command a second language or several languages, you should consider looking into the finance and accounting sectors, considered to be among the most lucrative fields to work in. With the continuous growth of multilingualism in the U.S., […]
Continue readingLaying the Groundwork for AAPPL Testing to Start the Year
Ready or not, the start of a new school year is here. As language teachers launch their courses, this can be a great time to set the tone for a path towards the Seal of Biliteracy–even if AAPPL testing won’t occur for months (or years) for your students. Beginning the journey toward language development with […]
Continue readingMastery of Another Language Makes You an Ideal Candidate for the Hospitality Sector
Currently, more companies in the United States and around the world are expanding their businesses to international markets due to the diverse and changing economy worldwide. This tendency leads to a growing need for the recruitment of qualified bilingual and multilingual employees to meet the language preferences of non-English speaking customers and thus avoid the […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Jackson Wolf
This month’s Language Superhero, Jackson Wolf, is passionate about language. He is pursuing his master’s degree in linguistics, focusing on morphology and phonology as well as French literature. He also works at the Wayne State’s Writing Center where he helps other students with their writing assignments. Read his full story: Language-Superpower-Magazine-Jackson-Wolf
Continue readingWhy It Pays to Be Bilingual
Do you command two or more languages? Congratulations! Regardless of how you became proficient—at school, at home, or during your travels—learning a language takes a lot of time, work, and dedication. Become Bilingual Certified In the increasingly globalized and interconnected world, being able to communicate in more than one language is a highly marketable skill […]
Continue readingCustomer-centric Service in the Hospitality Industry Is Better when Delivered in Language of Preference
As the saying goes, “First impressions leave a lasting impression.” Every business, especially in the hospitality sector, expects to obtain customer reviews on social media and respected travel and leisure platforms that are positive such as, “The food is delicious,” “I highly recommend,” or “The service was exceptional.” Whether it is in the tourism, entertainment, […]
Continue readingHow to Recruit Multilingual Employees
The 2020 U.S. Census unveiled a significant growth of people who identify as multilingual and multiracial. In 2010, it was 9 million people nationwide, and in 2020, 33.8 million – a 276% increase. The U.S. is becoming a very diverse marketplace and access to global consumers is a viable growth strategy for many businesses thanks […]
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