English is the business language of the world, yet there are only 360 million people who speak English as their first language. Based on these two statements, there’s a fair chance that English is not your mother tongue, and you work in an English-speaking workplace.
It’s already a challenge dealing with the cultural differences in the office, and being forced to speak a non-native language makes it even more difficult.
Office Jargon by Nina Millns
The video pokes fun at how many organizations and businesses do not realize their excessive use of jargons and clichés during meetings. In order to defuse common obstacles to communication, try avoiding clichés, jargon, slang, sexist and racist language, euphemisms, and doublespeak.
Overcome Language Barriers at Work as a Non-native speaker
In this video, professional coach, Keith So shares a few tips on how you can overcome the language barrier at the office.