Do people that speak English receive better opportunities in life than those who don’t? How essential is fluency in English when pursuing an occupation in the current climate? In this collection we consider these questions in developing job markets such as Malaysia and China, amongst other countries…
The Open University
In Bangalore private schools teach English whereas most state schools teach in the local dialect.
Transcript -- In Bangalore private schools teach English whereas most state schools teach in the local dialect.
In science English is currently the language of choice.
Transcript -- In science English is currently the language of choice.
Since the Chinese economy has opened up, interest in speaking English has increased.
Transcript -- Since the Chinese economy has opened up, interest in speaking English has increased.
In Malaysia there was a concern that not having English as a national language might hamper economic growth.
Transcript -- In Malaysia there was a concern that not having English as a national language might hamper economic growth.
Raghavendra and Nandini's families have had a relationship with English for many generations.
Transcript -- Raghavendra and Nandini's families have had a relationship with English for many generations.
For many migrants moving to Canada English is essential for beginning a career.
Transcript -- For many migrants moving to Canada English is essential for beginning a career.
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