KULR 8 – Caitriona Maria
The American Council of Foreign Language Teachers (ACTFL) reports that 90% of U.S. employers rely on a multilingual workforce, yet the demands are not being met, and as a result, a quarter of U.S. employers are losing out on business opportunities.
Americans have developed a disconnect from other countries and their cultures because most United States citizens – 78% of Americans are monolingual, only able to speak one language. As globalization continues to take hold of many industries, employers realize the increasing necessity for bilingualism in order for professionals to communicate with audiences from all corners of the world.