Workplace productivity programs are a challenge in organizations with non-English speakers. Although some English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) techniques may be used, the desired outcome is not fluency but productivity. ESL and productivity programs differ in task analysis, curriculum design, instructional materials, and assessment techniques. (JOW)

This article traces the development of speech audiometry in the United States and reports on the current status, focusing on the needs of a multilingual population in terms of measuring speech recognition threshold (SRT). It also discusses sociolinguistic considerations, alternative SRT stimuli for second language learners, and research on using…

Britain is becoming an increasingly diverse society in ethnic, cultural, and linguistic terms. Race equality as a matter of governance has gained momentum through legal developments and prioritization in policies. However, ethnic inequalities in health and healthcare are marked and persistent and language has been identified as a key barrier to…

Based on data from the National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS) and census data, this document presents a series of studies on literacy in Nevada. Estimates of the literacy levels of Nevada's adults were derived from NALS data and census data. Employers who had in-state addresses and who employed 10 or more workers in unskilled jobs were surveyed to…

Describes problems faced by non-native teacher trainees in London and emphasizes necessity of EFL teachers to be aware of these problems. RSA courses in EFL have successfully prepared non-native trainees from many countries. Six centers outside the UK are training mostly non-native teachers for the RSA certificate. (CJ)

This article (in French with no translation) describes the development and evaluation of tests designed for French-speaking students in Ontario. (MBM)

Guidelines are provided in this brief paper for increasing preschool children's cultural awareness by implementing aspects of a multicultural curriculum. First, standards for selecting personnel who are able to effectively implement cultural awareness activities are listed. Then procedures and materials for teaching preschool children how to…

THE AUTHOR HAS TRACED THE RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH TO NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. AFTER WORLD WAR II, THE SCOPE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING BECAME "LITERALLY GLOBAL," EMBRACING RAPIDLY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS IN THE FAR AND NEAR EAST, EUROPE, INDIA, AND AFRICA, ALONG WITH EARLIER ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS IN…

THE SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT AND PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS ARE FOR THE NON-NATIVE SPEAKER OF ENGLISH TWO OF THE MOST TROUBLESOME TENSES IN THE ENGLISH VERB SYSTEM. THEY ARE SOMETIMES CONFUSED WITH A PRESENT TENSE AND SOMETIMES WITH A PAST. ONE OFTEN HEARS A NON-NATIVE SPEAKER OF ENGLISH USE A SIMPLE PRESENT WHERE HE SHOULD USE A SIMPLE PRESENT…

Misunderstandings rooted in the differences between the asylum seeker's and the official's cultural background can seriously distort the process of communication during the asylum hearing and thus fundamentally impair the ability of refugees to make their claims credible. (Author/GC)

Describes company's development of a Fundamental English'' of 800 words for use in service manuals, and the training given to non-English speaking employees in the use of the manuals. (SP)

Program designed to solve some of the problems facing the foreign medical graduate in the U.S. (HS)

An important aim of the vocational educational and training system is to improve the employability and employment outcomes of students. The TAFE Student Outcomes Survey allows an investigation of the factors associated with employability of different individuals. Significantly for policy makers, it provides data on the course of study undertaken…

US federal, state, and municipal courts are facing a severe shortage of qualified interpreters as the non-English-speaking population in the country soars. Virginia Benmaman, a professor of Hispanic studies and legal interpretation advocate, runs a bilingual legal interpretation program at the College of Charleston that helps students tackle the…