For many businesses in the U.S., it’s increasingly clear that English isn’t the only language that is useful to know. But are employers prepared to equip workers for the impending demographic shift?
According to Instituto Cervantes, the U.S. is on track to be the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world by 2050. But despite Spanish becoming more commonplace, data from Best Diplomats shows only 15 million Americans speak Spanish as a second language, hinting at an incoming communication gap in the coming decades. That’s why it is worthwhile for businesses to consider language learning an upskilling opportunity for their workforce, notes Becky Gundy, head of B2B marketing at language software Babbel.
