Which Foreign Language Is Right for Me?: Choosing a Language for Your Business Career (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780595666928)

"A different language is a different vision of life."--Federico Felli Which Foreign Language is Right For Me? is an invaluable guide for anyone pursuing an education or career in business, and for anyone who is interested in foreign languages.

Through many years of learning foreign languages, traveling to many countries, and making friends all over the world, author Tyler Lyerly shares his knowledge and experiences dealing with languages and cultures with you in order to help you succeed in this language-driven world. There is no better time than now to understand which foreign language will aid you most in your current or future business career. Lyerly discusses many of today's most significant languages in the international arena today, including:

• An overview of each language
• Benefits for learning the language
• Possible careers
• Cultural information
• International companies corresponding to each language
• Data and graphs to show which countries are leaders in certain areas

I>Which Foreign Language is Right For Me? clearly explains how each foreign language ties in to business, and effectively defines the importance of each language as it is used today. Which Foreign Language is Right For Me? also shares vital cultural tips that will aid you in communicating effectively and in developing friendly, long-term relations with people from many countries, ultimately leading to a successful career.

"He who does not know foreign languages does not know anything about his own."--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Author: Tyler Lyerly
ISBN-10: 0595666922
ISBN-13: 9780595666928
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d