How Can We Make Technical Associates See the Value of Learning English?

Activity on the Importance of the English Language for Technical Associates

I want to run an activity on the importance of the English language for technical associates. The participants are excellent in technical know-how; however, English language proficiency is becoming a barrier to their growth. I am looking for an activity in the form of experiential learning that will help them realize the importance of taking up language learning seriously.

Any advice and suggestions?

Interesting problem! We faced a similar issue in a client organization where the lack of English fluency was impacting the careers of a team of technical associates. Despite efforts and training programs from HR, they were not serious about improving their English skills.

It turned out that the problem was not that they didn't understand the benefits of improving their English. The issue was that they had accepted that they would never be able to enhance their English skills significantly, and all the training provided was seen as merely a way to pass the time.

Solution to Improve English Fluency

The solution was to educate them on the fact that speaking good English is a skill similar to driving or swimming, which can only be perfected through consistent practice. By implementing training modules that focused on personal interaction in low-anxiety settings, the team embraced the training enthusiastically. Engagement, attendance, and training performance surpassed anything previously achieved by any training program.

Thank you for the insight. You are very right. It's not because they don't know the importance of English, but because they surrender to the effort. This has given me a different approach altogether.

All the best.