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January 25, 2023

😉 WELCOME TO BOOST!

At TECLA, we have created a newsletter dedicated to boosting your English proficiency to improve your communication skills and advance your career.

Starting January 30th, every Monday, you will receive weekly suggestions on improving your reading and writing skills in technical English, interpreting business and technical documents, and understanding and effectively communicating engineering concepts with peers, supervisors, and colleagues.

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Are you fluent in the language of technology?

English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. As the lingua franca in our globalized society, it facilitates communication between different cultures and plays a crucial role in international business.

In the rapidly-evolving technology industry, an employee's ability to communicate effectively with teams in different regions can result in increased productivity and accomplished goals.

Imagine this scenario: you possess the perfect qualifications and have the necessary technical and soft skills for a job you are highly interested. However, your lack of proficiency in English causes the company to question your ability to communicate effectively in a global business where English is the standard mode of communication. As a result, they choose another candidate.

Disappointing, isn't it? So, what are the key factors that make speaking English fluently crucial for IT professionals, and how can one enhance their skills in this language?

Keeping up with the latest innovations.

In this industry, keeping up with the latest innovations is expected. Staying current with advancements in the IT industry requires fluency in English. Many new technologies originate from countries where English is the primary language, resulting in using that language for newly invented terms.

 English is one of the primary languages of most technical documentation, software development, and research in the IT industry.

To stay current with the latest developments and advancements in the field, IT professionals must have fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

“Before mastering English, I used to wait until the content was translated into my mother language to access the latest trends, which usually takes months. So, I was always behind other engineers who had proficiency in English."

Icaro Seara, Engineering Manager at Evernote in an interview with Voxy (2020).

Connect with the best talent in the world.

Talent can be found all around the world, and it allows individuals to connect with professionals globally and learn from them.

Furthermore, it enables individuals to attend courses and seminars typically conducted in English, thereby allowing them to gain knowledge from the leading experts in the field.

Better job opportunities and career advancement.

Mastering the language of technology can open new doors for opportunities to advance one's career in almost any part of the world.

In a world where companies increasingly rely on freelancing and remote work is becoming the norm, IT professionals can have the ability to be hired by anyone regardless of their location. Therefore, knowing English can give you the freedom and flexibility to seek new job opportunities without facing language barriers. 

🇺🇸 "It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." – Confucius, a Chinese Philosopher

🇧🇷 "Não importa o quão devagar você vá, desde que não pare."

🌎 "No importa lo lento que vayas mientras no te detengas."

To successfully learn a new skill, such as a language, one must possess specific characteristics, including perseverance, patience, focus, and discipline. The journey may be difficult, and there may be setbacks and obstacles along the way. However, it is crucial to persist and not give up.

Even if progress appears minimal, it is essential to remember that every small accomplishment will contribute to eventual success. To maintain motivation and determination, it is helpful to clearly define the purpose and goals for learning the new skill.

It is important to remember that nothing worth achieving is easy, and it takes determination to continue moving forward.

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