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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…

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    • Jul 21, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
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    English in Indian schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011 5:07


    In Bangalore private schools teach English whereas most state schools teach in the local dialect.

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    Transcript -- In Bangalore private schools teach English whereas most state schools teach in the local dialect.

    English in science

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011 3:25


    In science English is currently the language of choice.

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    Transcript -- In science English is currently the language of choice.

    English in China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011 5:49


    Since the Chinese economy has opened up, interest in speaking English has increased.

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    Transcript -- Since the Chinese economy has opened up, interest in speaking English has increased.

    English in Malaysia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011 3:25


    In Malaysia there was a concern that not having English as a national language might hamper economic growth.

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    Transcript -- In Malaysia there was a concern that not having English as a national language might hamper economic growth.

    Speaking English in the U.K

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011 10:37


    Raghavendra and Nandini's families have had a relationship with English for many generations.

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    Transcript -- Raghavendra and Nandini's families have had a relationship with English for many generations.

    Speaking English in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2011 14:06


    For many migrants moving to Canada English is essential for beginning a career.

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    Transcript -- For many migrants moving to Canada English is essential for beginning a career.

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