700 Reasons: Reason #96

Reason: 96
The European Commission is working to develop the entrepreneurial spirit and skills of EU citizens - Such goals will be easier if language learning is effectively promoted in the European Union, making sure that European citizens, and companies, have the intercultural and language skills necessary to be effective in the global market-place
Reference:
Commission of the European Communities (2003) Promoting Language Learning and Linguistic Diversity: An Action Plan 2004-2006
Related Keywords:
Business, European Union (EU), Intercultural competence, Language learning skills