Language learning is the most strategic enabler for international business today
English is and will continue to be the language of international business. 85% of employees say that English is important for work, but 3 out of 4 employees lack confidence using English in the workplace.*
$64m
average miscommunication costs a year to a company due to language barriers.1 72% of employees say better English skills would make their job easier.
94%
of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their L&D.2 Those who work for a company that offers language training are more than twice as likely to say they are very satisfied at work.
63%
of language learners report higher levels of engagement and enjoyment in the workplace.3 9 in 10 employees told us they want their employer to provide language training, but only 1 in 3 do.
Find out more about the impact English skills can have on your business, and how the Global Scale of English (GSE) can fast-track proficiency in our ground-breaking research report.
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1. Inc.com : Costs of Poor Communication Reach $37 Billion. Michael Schneider
2. LinkedIn Learning. 2023 Workplace Learning Report
3. Association for Talent Development: 5 Ways Language Training Delivers A Strong ROI. Jack Marmorstein
*Survey of 5,000 speakers of English as a second or additional language from across the globe, conducted by PSB Insights and Pearson, October 2023. For full details, check out the Research Overview in the global report.