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It's time for Britons to learn English!
Friday February 24, 2012 10:37:41 PM,
RINA
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London: A lot of young people in Britain are being expected by their
employers to return to the classroom for unlearning the kind of
language they use.
Bosses say increasing numbers of young recruits are unable to
communicate with customers in formal English. Instead they use
"text speak" and litter emails with abbreviations and obscure
acronyms, the Daily Express reported Friday.
Senior business figures are urging the British government to take
action, as they believe social networking has created an
underclass of prospective employees who lack the basic skills
required to secure employment.
Companies struggle to fill vacancies because school leavers are
unable to work as a team or communicate with colleagues and
customers.
Managers are also being forced to send "wake-up" text messages to
young members of staff to ensure they get to work on time.
Employers are taking action them- selves by sending young recruits
on special training courses.
Andy Powell, director of the Unlocking Britain's Potential
campaign, said: "It involves additional cost, but communication is
vital."
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Main entrance of Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University
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AMU PRO Dr Rahat Abrar says,
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