Career Portal – Staff Writer 
Speaking English does give you an advantage in life. It is the third most spoken language in the world and is synonymous with opportunity and a better quality of life. Recognised to be the lingua franca of business, travel and international relations coupled with the pervasive power of US culture means that English will continue to dominate the world stage. But by dropping the conceit attached to the English language and showing some humility for foreign languages you may be able to take advantage of career opportunities for fluent foreign language speakers. (more)