Overcoming the Language Barrier
Rebecca A. Haug
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
General Purpose: To inform.
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the basic pieces which will help them overcome the language barrier issue in the workplace.
Introduction
Attention Getter: A survey taken by Rosetta Stone says 90 percent of organizations struggle with the language barrier being a communication block within their business. (Talented Development, 2015) Our textbook says that communication is one of the most vital skills employers look for in potential employees. (Alder, Emhorst & Lucas, 2013) A company could have an amazing professional staff, however if there is a lack of communication, the group simply cannot work to their best potential. Communication is essential. When we communicate, we share our thoughts, opinions and ideas. Language barriers between two individuals trying to collaborate can make working hard and unsuccessful.
Credibility Statement: I have put a substantial amount of research into this topic.
Thesis Statement: Through my research I have found that by using knowledge and teamwork, we can overcome language barriers.
Preview of Main Points: To help you all understand, first I want to discuss
1- Company higher ups knowing when there is a language barrier, secondly,
2- Making plans for meetings to overcome the language barrier, and finally,
3- Figuring out after the matter meetings to stay up to date with language news and upcoming technologies.
Transition
Communication is one of the most important parts of any relationship. Business relationships are no different. Having effective business communication or not having effective business communication can positively or negatively impact the success of an entire organization. Unfortunately, there are many barriers that can obstruct effective business communication. Those barriers come in four different categories. Those categories are personal barriers, physical barriers, sematic barriers and process barriers. A manager must know how to work around the communication barriers and use his or her communication skills to keep business operations going smoothly and to make improvements to the
III. Credibility Statement: I have done a lot of research about this topic in the past and I feel like I am knowledgeable enough to inform you about what is going on in regards to this.
3.1 There are many barriers to communicate both visible and invisible. One of the most common starts with oneself. One must make sure that the language used is one that the individual can understand. It is no use talking to someone about abbreviations, slang or
Organisational barriers can be unclear structures so adults do not know who to communicate with, inefficient communication systems and lack of clarification of what each persons job role is within the setting. Attitudinal barriers are conflicts between adults, lack of consultation, lack of motivation or positive attitude to work or different views about practice. Personal barriers are adults with personal problems such as relationship issues, health issues such as depression and close friendships among colleagues. Language and culture barriers can be things like adults who have English as an additional language, poor explanations resulting in confusion and different cultures having different expectations of communication. |
| By using words or phrases that the most people understand rather than jargon. Getting an interpreter or carers that speak the same language. Using flash cards that indicate a phrase so that they may be understood. Keeping language simple and avoid using idioms.
In any organization effective communication forms an essential part of the organization’s growth and progress. However, it has been seen that this is not always the case. This istrue in today’s globalized world when one has employees coming from different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds working together. If the reasons for communication failure are examined it has been found that they fall in four distinct categories. These are:
The language barrier in organizations can be a hurdle to get over. There are those that speak many languages and there are those that can only read and write in English. Those that are more comfortable speaking in their native language may do so with others that speak the same language due to the ease of understanding. There can be employee concerns for everyone in the organization. There are those that do not speak the language that may feel as if the employees are speaking about them or speaking about something that they do not want others to know. There are organizations like the case of EEOC v. Mesa Sys., Inc., D. Utah, No. 11-1201 where the organization goes too far. Employee concerns such as harassment, mistreatment, and being singled out for speaking their national origin, language for a reason to fire them.
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“The latest report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), titled "Exporting is Good for Britain But … Knowledge Gaps and Language Skills Hold Back Exporters," examined how multinational corporations that experienced miscommunication between employees and with clients did not meet sales goals. The report found a direct link between language skills and reaching economic objectives among international businesses, with 70 percent of the 4,600 respondents saying they had no foreign language aptitude.”
Barriers to communication refer to obstacles that ideas and messages face before reaching the receiver. Language barriers occur when the receiver does not fully understand information conveyed by the sender. This occurs in the work place when orders and instruction pass to employees and employees fail to understand what the actual message and how they should respond. Dubrin argues, "Insiders but not outsiders understand technical or professional/jargon language" (443). Language barrier can occur in all levels of the organization not necessarily between the top and bottom. Emotional barriers occur if the message is not appealing to the receiver; it may arouse emotion and feelings that may lead to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Proper interpretation of the message
My first day of school felt so strange as if I was banished to Mars. Or at least to some very far away place full of strangers where nobody speaks my language. Because indeed, nobody spoke my language on my first day of school. I was 6 years old and lost among people whom I couldn’t even talk to. How could this happen? I spent all of my childhood in Hungary, but it still felt like we just moved to another country right before me starting school. Although no such thing happened, I still blame everything on my parents.
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Communication is such an important part of everyone’s daily life, not only in one’s personal life but also in organizations. Also now a day, we are becoming every year more and more global and working with different countries and cultures around the world. Henceforward, globalization is increasing, which makes communication a very important part of doing business internationally.
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The best way to prepare for a presentation, one must consider the best method, the type of presentation and the audience for a given topic. There are four different types of presentation methods they are; Impromptu, Extemporaneous Speaking, Using a Manuscript, and Memorization. Each of the four methods is appropriate in certain situations. Impromptu is a speech that frequently involves no preparation time and forces you to think on your feet. With no opportunity to prepare, you must rely on what you know. Extemporaneous is a speech that involves preparation and practice. This form of delivery has many advantages.