Do companies need a language testing assessment partner, or can they develop and administer their own assessments in-house? What are the repercussions to attempting a homegrown assessment? If a company does choose to hire a language assessment partner, how would that company know they are choosing the right vendor? At Language Testing International (LTI), these […]
Continue readingHarnessing the Power of Cultural and Linguistic Connection
It’s your first encounter with someone you just met from a different culture and background that speaks a language other than English. How are you able to communicate with them? In the past, many Americans’ initial approach would be to ask “Do you speak English?” However, as society becomes more and more diverse and the […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Gabby Clark
The 2019 survey commissioned by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) titled “Making Languages Our Business,” reveals that the demand for employees with foreign language skills is rapidly growing, and nine out of ten employers rely on employees with language skills other than English (p. 3). As the report states: “A […]
Continue readingThe Gift of Language Proficiency Certification this Holiday Season
The spirit of giving is in the air as the holiday season approaches. What better way can you show your employees that you care about their futures than by giving them the gift of language proficiency certification? Whether you are in academia, healthcare, hospitality, construction, technology (or any another industry), we are experiencing demographic shifts […]
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