The Impact of English and Plurilingualism in Global Corporations

The International Research Foundation for English Language Education, 2009

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Executive summary

SECTION 1:
The economic impact of language proficiency

SECTION 2:
The language requirements of global corporations

SECTION 3:
Language development strategies of global corporations

SECTION 4:
Implications

Appendix A:
English and multilingualism in the global innovation corporation: Employer questionnaire

Appendix B:
Globalization and workforce skills

Appendix C:
Assessing the corporate language challenge

Appendix D:
Reported results of language development
investments

References