Tag: english
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Trying your best in a second language? Here’s why native speakers seem so rude
phys.orgTrying your best in a second language? Here’s why native speakers seem so rudeRudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture. But judgments of what we consider rude aren’t confined to specific disrespectful words or phrases—they are shaped by the listener’s emotional processing, attention to non-verbal cues, and underlying moral stance. -
Sharan Kaur: Language rights are important. So are the system failures that cost 2 lives at LaGuardia
www.ctvnews.caSharan Kaur: Language rights are important. So are the system failures that cost 2 lives at LaGuardiaCrisis management professional and columnist Sharan Kaur says that while Air Canada’s failure to communicate in both official languages following the LaGuardia crash was a big mistake deserving accountability, the overwhelming national focus on the language controversy has crowded out urgent questions about safety. -
‘You can’t erase history’: Dane County is mapping racist language in housing deeds
www.wpr.org‘You can’t erase history’: Dane County is mapping racist language in housing deedsAlthough such restrictions are no longer enforceable, racist language remains on the books in housing deeds throughout Wisconsin. A Dane County project is helping residents to formally repudiate those racial restrictions. -
The Fastest-Growing Jobs Are Speaking. Are We Listening?
languagemagazine.comThe Fastest-Growing Jobs Are Speaking. Are We Listening?Omar Chihane explains why the future of skills demands that AI literacy and communication evolve together Across regions, sectors, and economies, the labor market is sending a remarkably consistent signal about the future of skills and learning. The fastest-growing jobs today are not defined solely by technical expertise. They are increasingly shaped by the ability to apply technology in real-world contexts, collaborate across boundaries, and communicate value clearly to others. Recent labor market data makes this shift visible. In LinkedIn’s 2026 Jobs on the Rise rankings, roles related to artificial intelligence dominate the list of fastest-growing occupations in the US.
