“In a world where ‘everyone’ (in reality, probably about 25 per cent of the world’s population) speaks English as a first or additional language, competence in these other languages is likely to constitute a competitive ‘edge’.”
“They share the daily life with the family but they stay in France. The parents feel more secure. If the kids are homesick, they can come home or watch French television.”
“Being confident in speaking standard English can help sales staff better communicate a shop’s products to customers, and this would benefit the shop’s bottom line eventually.”
旨在帮助国人提高英语水平的新加坡“说好英语运动”(Speak Good English Movement)今年进入了第9个年头。最近,该运动将培训目标锁定零售业的售货员,并将于今年10月与新加坡零售业者协会(Singapore Retailers Association)联合开展第一次大型英语培训活动。