Philippines, Capital of Call Centers: Flood of Calls for One and a Half Euros an Hour
The Philippines has become a global leader in customer service outsourcing, primarily due to its population's proficiency in English and low wage costs, though rising protectionism in the U.S. threatens this sector.
For studying at elite British universities, Duolingo English is sufficient
A report suggests that proficiency in English through Duolingo is enough for admission to prestigious British universities.
Goodbye to Spanish: The U.S. will require English exam for truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license
The U.S. will now require truck drivers to take their licensing exams in English as part of a new initiative to enhance road safety.
Graduates of Russian-language schools have significantly worse English skills than graduates of Estonian-language schools
Graduates from Russian-language schools in Estonia perform significantly worse in English state exams compared to their counterparts from Estonian-language schools, with an average score difference of up to 20 points.
Street interview with a Lithuanian became a sensation: his statement about our country surprised thousands
A street interview with a Lithuanian highlighting his pride in his home country and the fashion scene in the Baltic states has gained considerable attention on social media.
DOT crackdown pulls hundreds of English-illiterate, illegal immigrant truckers off roads as crashes mount
A federal crackdown on truckers lacking English proficiency removed nearly 2,000 drivers from the roads amid rising crash incidents.
Appeals court overturns conviction of UCLA gynecologist over issue at trial
A California appeals court has reversed the sexual abuse conviction of former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps, citing a denial of a fair trial due to a juror's insufficient English proficiency.
Spain studies English, but does not finish speaking it
The EF English Proficiency Index 2025 highlights a persistent gap between language learning and actual use in the workplace in Spain, where despite years of English education, proficiency remains limited during practical applications.
Spain remains stagnant at the bottom of the EU in English proficiency: Galicia is the region with the highest level and Castilla-La Mancha, with the lowest
Spain continues to languish at the bottom of the EU in English proficiency, with no significant progress over the past decade.
Do You Want to Become a Director? A Football Giant from the Neighborhood is Offering a Job, Here are the Conditions
The Bosnian football club Željezničar has uniquely advertised a position for a sports director through the Klix Posao platform, outlining requirements such as a high level of education, managerial experience, and proficiency in English.