How learning a new language can benefit business professionals

摘要

Problem Statement:There are both challenges and benefits in acquiring andutilising even some basic conversational skills in anotherlanguage.Research Questions:How and why one should acquire the necessary skills in learning some conversational skills in a new language?Purpose of Study:To establish how a new language can provide new dimensions and outlook on life and allow one to tap into different parts of the brain. It can help an individual to understand others and oneself better; and expand the boundaries of their actual and virtual worlds.Research Methods:Real cases are utilised to establish connections between language and culture. Innovative methods of learning a new language using the latest and emerging technologies such as those associated with speech recognitions are utilised in the methods.Findings:Language and culture influence each other. Some basic knowledge of language and culture will place a Business Professional in an advantageous position. A number ofmultimedia language learning environments, which encouragecreativity and right brain functions are identified andrecommended.Conclusions:Using even the very basics of a newly acquired language canestablish a closer connection with the native speaker ofthat language. This initiative can send positive signals ofacceptance, trust and interest to the native speakers. ABusiness professional can certainly benefit from establishment of such a positive relationship.