WHICH FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS RIGHT FOR ME?: CHOOSING A LANGUAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS CAREER - Softcover

Lyerly, Tyler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595328474 ISBN 13: 9780595328475

Publisher: iUniverse, 2004

Synopsis

A different language is a different vision of life.-Federico FelliWhich Foreign Language is Right For Me? is an invaluable guide for anyone pursuing an education or career in business, and for anyone who is interested in foreign languages. Through many years of learning foreign languages, traveling to many countries, and making friends all over the world, author Tyler Lyerly shares his knowledge and experiences dealing with languages and cultures with you in order to help you succeed in this language-driven world. There is no better time than now to understand which foreign language will aid you most in your current or future business career. Lyerly discusses many of today's most significant languages in the international arena today, including:An overview of each languageBenefits for learning the languagePossible careersCultural informationInternational companies corresponding to each languageData and graphs to show which countries are leaders in certain areasWhich Foreign Language is Right For Me? clearly explains how each foreign language ties in to business, and effectively defines the importance of each language as it is used today. Which Foreign Language is Right For Me? also shares vital cultural tips that will aid you in communicating effectively and in developing friendly, long-term relations with people from many countries, ultimately leading to a successful career. "He who does not know foreign languages does not know anything about his own."-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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About the Author

Tyler Lyerly graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor?s degree in marketing with a specialization in international business and a minor in German. He also studied French and Spanish, while teaching himself Norwegian. Lyerly is a member of the National German Honors Society, Delta Phi Alpha.Lyerly?s love of languages and cultures developed early when he befriended several international students. Lyerly has traveled the world, making friends and immersing himself in many cultures. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595328474
• ISBN 13: 9780595328475
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 108