Journal of Modern Languages (Jul 2017)

The competitive edge of bilingualism on the job market

  • Ain Nadzimah Abdullah,
  • Rosli Talif

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1

Abstract

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate perceptions towards BM-English knowing bilingualism and its profitability for executive-level employees in the job market. Knowing both BM and English in Malaysia promote the ability to communicate and interact with a wide range of people and allows one to gain access to knowledge sources thus bringing social, cognitive, and economic advantages to a person.