America has a language paradox. A recent Pew Research Center survey of 3,507 adults found that 78% of Americans believe it is at least somewhat important for children growing up in the United States to learn a language other than English. Yet only 43% of public schools offer world language classes, including just 20% of […]
Continue readingFrom Bilingual Headcount to Verified Transit Workforce Language Proficiency
Written by Lisa Rice Your transit organization likely knows how many of your employees identify as bilingual. But when a rider needs an explanation of a service disruption, a paratransit policy or safety instructions, do you know who has the skills to handle it? Are those employees in roles that match the job responsibilities, with […]
Continue readingAn Overview of Spanish-to-English Translation
Leverage in-house translation and interpretation services with this overview of Spanish-to-English Translation from Language Testing International® today!
Continue readingProviding English to Speakers of Other Languages Goes Beyond Language
Most people would agree that learning a new language is an invaluable skillset. At Language Testing International (LTI), we know that learning a new language may be done at a leisurely pace for personal pleasure or career advancement, however, there are many individuals who must learn a new language to survive when they migrate to […]
Continue readingLead the Way With World Languages in the Workplace
We are living in a global society; there is explosive growth nationally and internationally. Our clients, prospects, and staff are diverse, yet one in three businesses report a gap between the language skills needed and the employees available to fill the need. As organizations grow, so does the demand for language proficiency in multiple languages. […]
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