{"id":245994,"date":"2024-01-29T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skilledworker.com\/?p=245994"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:15:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T15:15:14","slug":"language-barriers-in-the-canadian-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skilledworker.com\/language-barriers-in-the-canadian-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Overcome Language Barriers in the Canadian Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"
Among the distinctive features of Canadian work culture, one of the most highly valued is cultural diversity in Canadian offices. The country thrives on the richness of its ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity, and benefits from the influx of talent from around the world.<\/p>\n
However, it can be difficult for newcomers in the Canadian workplace to navigate professional challenges in their second (and sometimes even third or fourth) language.<\/p>\n
This post aims to identify effective and practical strategies for overcoming language barriers in the workplace.<\/p>\n
Any art requires practice to perfect, and language is no different. Workplace language immersion — participating in workplace conversations, professional or casual — is key to fluency. Engage with your colleagues, join team meetings, and contribute your ideas. Familiarize yourself with common phrases and expressions used around the workplace.<\/p>\n
It is also important to acknowledge how difficult this can be \u2013 it’s normal to feel shy when trying to speak a new language. Start by having conversations with just a small group of people you trust. Ask them for feedback, ask questions, and take note of new words and\/or phrases. Once you are comfortable, you can branch into using English and\/or French with a larger group of people.<\/p>\n
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