May 30, 2024 Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English Non-English speakers in the U.S. today earn 40% less than workers who already speak the language proficiently. BY Kimo Kippen Last year, the so-called Great Resignation came to an end as quit rates returned to pre-pandemic levels. But this return to the status quo has … Continue reading Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English
Viz brings mainstream manga to the iPad Megan Lavey-Heaton @savvyliterate Viz Media, LLC introduced its first iPad app this past week, Viz Manga, and it’s something that I’ve personally waited a long time to see.I’ve been a manga fan for years, ever since I saved my allowance as a teen to buy $18 copies … Continue reading VIZ Manga subscription service releases English chapters the same time Japan gets them
Devon Smiley — March 18, 2017 Follow @devonmsmiley— March 18, 2017 We’ve all seen them – and we’ve all been asked to sign them. Contracts that are apparently written in English, and yet we can’t understand any of it. Whereas. Heretofore. Aforementioned. Nothwithstanding. What does it all mean? What are my obligations? How does this … Continue reading Bring Your Business Clarity With Plain English Contracts
Simon Davies — November 18, 2016 Follow @SimonTheoDavies— November 18, 2016 English is not only a global language, it’s the global language. It’s an official language of the UN, EU, and NATO and is spoken by around 1.5 billion people around the world. That’s even more impressive given that fewer than 400 million speak English … Continue reading Why English May Not Be the Future Language for Business
by Steve Masters April 13, 2016 Follow @masterstipsApril 13, 2016 Sometimes a bit of verbiage is a wonderful and poetic thing, but when you are trying to make a point, why not make it simply? The Thick of It character Stewart Pearson. The Thick Of It’s Stewart Pearson character is the very embodiment of ridiculous … Continue reading The Plain English Guide to SEO
by Simon Davies February 14, 2016 Follow @SimonTheoDaviesFebruary 14, 2016 The English language has been a dominant force in both the offline and online world for some time now. However, in recent years there has been a decline in the popularity of English in the digital sphere. In 1996 figures showed that more than 80% … Continue reading Digital Marketers Beware: English Language Set to Lose Online Dominance
