[lg policy] Research backs English as key to development

[Harold Schiffman]

Forwarded From:  edling at lists.sis.utsa.edu


The Guardian



Research backs English as key to development



A study into the economic impact of learning English in developing
countries has concluded that the language can increase the earning
power of individuals by around 25% and that developing economies need
access to English if they are to grow and position themselves in the
global economy.



Full story:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/jul/05/research-backs-english-language-delotbiniere





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