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How Can the International Community Reading at Levels 0.0-4.0 in English Be Prepared for Skilled Professions in Fields Where a Command of the English Language Is Essential?
Sainz, JoAnn; Biggins, Catherine M. – 1992
A universal language is needed whereby the international community can communicate in professions of common concern, and English is such a world language. Preparing the international community to read at functionally literate levels in English will strengthen and facilitate international trade. For career education purposes, a close link between…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Career Education