Language and Cultural Barriers
International Business Paper
“Language Barriers”
Table of Contents
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………. pg. 2
Introduction ……............................................................................................................ pg. 3
Charleston, WV Immigrant Statistics…………………..………………………………. pg. 3
Common Cultural and Language Barriers……………………………………………… pg.4
How to Help…………………………………………………………………………… pg. 5
Summary………………………………………………………………………………. pg. 7
References……………………………………………………………………………… pg. 8
In today’s world, on a world-wide scale, we as a nation must work together to break down language and cultural barriers. With so many people immigrating to the United States and all the companies that are doing business internationally, we must find a way to make it work. There are many ideas, learning groups and classes that are specifically designed to help people of all languages and cultures learn to work together and understand one another. The internet has shown that progress is inevitable; it is time for a change. Foreign-born immigrants are rapidly becoming a central part of the American labor force. This entry of immigrants is creating jobs in the fields of manufacturing, service and construction. With so many immigrants joining our workforce, it is the best idea for employers to embrace this idea and find ways to link these languages and culture barriers.
Charleston, WV Immigrant Statistics (quickfacts.consensus.gov, 2010) • Charleston, WV Population as of 2006: 50,846. • Foreign Born Persons as of 2000: 3.2% • Language other than English spoken: 5.3%
In 2006, the foreign-born population of West Virginia was 2.5%. The majority of immigrants in West Virginia are from the following (usimmigrationsupport.com, 2010). • 34.9% Mexico • 10.1% Canada • 6.7% Germany • 23.6% UK, Korea, Philippines, China, Japan, India and Soviet Union
“Language Barriers”
Table of Contents
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………. pg. 2
Introduction ……............................................................................................................ pg. 3
Charleston, WV Immigrant Statistics…………………..………………………………. pg. 3
Common Cultural and Language Barriers……………………………………………… pg.4
How to Help…………………………………………………………………………… pg. 5
Summary………………………………………………………………………………. pg. 7
References……………………………………………………………………………… pg. 8
In today’s world, on a world-wide scale, we as a nation must work together to break down language and cultural barriers. With so many people immigrating to the United States and all the companies that are doing business internationally, we must find a way to make it work. There are many ideas, learning groups and classes that are specifically designed to help people of all languages and cultures learn to work together and understand one another. The internet has shown that progress is inevitable; it is time for a change. Foreign-born immigrants are rapidly becoming a central part of the American labor force. This entry of immigrants is creating jobs in the fields of manufacturing, service and construction. With so many immigrants joining our workforce, it is the best idea for employers to embrace this idea and find ways to link these languages and culture barriers.
Charleston, WV Immigrant Statistics (quickfacts.consensus.gov, 2010) • Charleston, WV Population as of 2006: 50,846. • Foreign Born Persons as of 2000: 3.2% • Language other than English spoken: 5.3%
In 2006, the foreign-born population of West Virginia was 2.5%. The majority of immigrants in West Virginia are from the following (usimmigrationsupport.com, 2010). • 34.9% Mexico • 10.1% Canada • 6.7% Germany • 23.6% UK, Korea, Philippines, China, Japan, India and Soviet Union
References: 1. 10 Strategies for Overcoming Language Barriers. (n.d.) Retrieved from www.culturosity.com 2. Breaking Down Language Barriers. (November 19, 2005) Retrieved from www.forbes.com 3. Communication Breakdown; Overcoming Cultural and Language Barriers in the Global Gear Market. (May 2008); Retrieved from www.geartechnology.com 4. Cultural and Language Barriers in the Workplace. (February 2002). Retrieved from the www.charlotteworks.org 5. State and County Quick Facts. (October 26, 2010). Retrieved from www.quickfacts.census.gov 6. Immigration to West Virginia. (n.d.) Retrieved from www.usimmigrationsupport.org.