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Speaking Terms.(ISSUES & INSIGHTS)(EDITORIALS)(Editorial)
Prosperity: One of the keys to globalization is communication. You can't trade if you can't speak the other person's language. Unlike other nations, Chile gets it.
In a testament to the economic might and global influence of the U.S., Chile is pulling together a program with the goal of ensuring that all its citizens -- there are 15 million at the moment -- will be fluent in English within a generation.
The government in Santiago, one of the most market friendly in Latin America, understands what's needed to compete in a world economy where English is the universal language. Those who can't speak, write and understand it will increasingly be at a disadvantage.
"We know our lives are linked more than ever to ...
- Former Brescia president moving to Chile: Sister Ruth Gehres will teach...
- Newspaper article from: Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, KY) May 29, 2007 700+ words
...about 150,000 near Chile's midsection, is the...Mimi" Ballard offer English classes, minister to...Sister Ruth didn't go to Chile to explore the possibility...earned a doctorate in English from St. Louis University...she plans to stay in Chile as long as her health...
- Movistar Chile is the First Latin American Carrier to offer SpinVox...
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire October 1, 2008 700+ words
...SpinVox: Movistar Chile is the First Latin American...languages: Spanish, English, French and German...vocabulary; Movistar Chile Offers SpinVox to all...parent company of Movistar Chile, also has a full range...four languages Spanish, English, French and German...
- Chile courting NAFTA membership.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Schrader, Esther August 4, 1995 700+ words
...crash, 90 percent of foreign money in Chile is sunk into long-term ventures. Chile insists investors keep their money in...said Mario Artaza, one of the young, English-fluent officials at Chile's Finance Ministry. ``You want to...
- Chile's president courts Silicon Valley.
- News wire article from: United Press International November 28, 2000 700+ words
SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 27 (UPI) Hoping...investors. Still, key figures in Chile's business and technology...courses, the need to promote English proficiency and the lack of...consuming. President Lagos said Chile must develop flexibility to...
- Chile is warm to U.S. exporters, conferees told.
- Magazine article from: Westchester County Business Journal Philippidis, Alex March 10, 2003 700+ words
...president, Ricardo Lagos, Chile is eager to expand its economy through trade. Chile expects its gross domestic...of official translations in English and Spanish, then an up...shift more domestic jobs to Chile, the same way they contend...
- CHILE-TRADE: NAFTA ENTRY COULD MEAN ANOTHER STAR ON U.S. FLAG
- News wire article from: Inter Press Service English News Wire Yvette Collymore June 6, 1995 700+ words
...Collymore Inter Press Service English News Wire 06-06-1995 WASHINGTON...American leaders prepare to slide Chile onto a "fast track" for entry...tomorrow in Canada to bring Chile into the North American Free...But a coalition has emerged in Chile and North America to urge more...
- Chile -- the Singapore of South America.(Government Activity)(International...
- Magazine article from: Business Asia FERNANDO, ANTHONY December 1, 2000 700+ words
...still relatively unknown in Chile, Australian companies are generally...is considered an advantage. Chile's business culture is European...business people now speak fluent English. The cost of conducting business in Chile is also significantly less than...
- MERCOSUR: CHILE TO JOIN SOUTHERN COMMON MARKET
- News wire article from: Inter Press Service English News Wire Marcela Valente June 19, 1996 700+ words
...Valente Inter Press Service English News Wire 06-19-1996 BUENOS...out final terms for admitting Chile as the organization's newest...figure to be 60 percent, while Chile hopes for 40 percent. Argentine...industrialists have said they were afraid Chile might become a dumping ground...