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ERIC Number: EJ499376
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0957-1736
What Are the Language Needs of Industry?
Clowes, Peter
Language Learning Journal, n9 p22-25 Mar 1994
Examines why businesses need languages and in which contexts. This research encompassed an examination of published material; a questionnaire administered to officials in a service company, a manufacturing firm and a chemical company; and interviews with executives in these companies. Business people believe that language learning should begin earlier than age 11. (two references) (CK)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Context Effect, Data Analysis, Foreign Countries, Industry, Intercultural Communication, Interviews, Language Usage, Languages for Special Purposes, Questioning Techniques, Questionnaires, Second Language Learning, Second Languages
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)