Speaking English so non-native colleagues understand

Collaborating with colleagues around the world is a rich and rewarding experience. Exposure to new cultures and ideas stimulates new ways of thinking and understanding the world around you. Diverse, global teams help you <a href="https://techcircus.io/en/articles/peeling-back-the-layers-of-inclusive-design" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">build a more inclusive product</a>. Remote working has increased the likelihood that you’ll be working with colleagues not just from another country but living in another country. This presents new challenges for synchronous and asynchronous communication. Most US-based companies with a global presence also typically have a common practice of working in English. Speaking English natively is a privilege many Americans working in the USA might not realize. Much of the rest of the world must learn English as a secondary or tertiary language to have the opportunity to work in English with the USA. <blockquote> Acknowledging the privilege of speaking English natively is a vital first step on the path to becoming a better English speaker to your non-native English-speaking colleagues. </blockquote> Learning another language is never easy. Working in another language takes it to a whole other (more difficult) level. Yes, I hear you say, some languages are closer to English than others. However, the grammar is completely different, and it takes many years to fully master a language-some might even argue, for a lifetime. <a href="https://uxdesign.cc/speaking-english-so-non-native-colleagues-understand-db0aa14767d3">Read More</a>