Why Don't They Just Speak English?

Speaking a Second Language in the Workplace

Understanding how “diversity moments” can be created by cross-cultural miscommunication and misunderstandings.

Learning Path & Details

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Type: Video Vignettes
Audience: General
Available As: Download, USB, USB-2YR, USB-3YR

Topics

Suggested Industry Usage

Competencies

Understanding Diversity
Fostering Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

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Training Files (18)

EnglishSpanish (NA)Portuguese (Brazilian)ItalianGermanFrench

Title	Type	Time/Pages	Language
Why Don't They Just Speak English? Video with graphics and narrator	Video Vignette	04:00 min	English	Demo
Why Don't They Just Speak English? Video without narrator	Video Vignette	03:28 min	English	Demo
Why Don't They Just Speak English? Video without graphics or narrator	Video Vignette	03:20 min	English	Demo
Diversity-Inclusion Crossword Crossword Puzzle	Additional Material	2 pages	English	Demo
M.E.E.T. Breaking New Ground - Assessment Assessment	Additional Material	1 page	English	Demo
M.E.E.T.™ Model at Work Information Worksheet	Additional Material	2 pages	English	Demo
Video Discussion and Facilitation: “Why Don’t The Just Speak English?” Discussion Guide	Additional Material	4 pages	English	Demo
Video Observation: “Why Don’t They Just Speak English?” Self-Study Task	Additional Material	2 pages	English	Demo

Additional Information

Having diversity in the workforce is just the beginning. Without inclusion to support our differences involved, the result can be discouragement, impaired performance, turnover or experiences of inequality and inequity.