I was just reading the Guardian article
entitled "The case for language learning"
The article cites a recent survey
(http://www.ukces.org.uk/ourwork/employer-skills-survey)
in which language skills are less sought-after by UK employers than
other skills such as technical, oral communication or literacy
skills. However, there still is a shortage and this does need to be
addressed.
In my professional career, staff from
other departments have approached me countless times as the in-house
language expert, when translating business correspondence. Indeed I
have enjoyed helping out, though when I am not around staff either
use an online language translator or if absolutely necessary, a human
translator.
Later on in the report, increased
operating costs and outsourced work are listed, among others as the
impact of skills shortages.
So while I would love to see language
skills feature higher on the agenda, it appears that there is an
opportunity for external translators like me to pick up this business
and benefit from the language skills shortage.
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