Basic English Language Skills Basic English Language Skills
When we think about our careers, and what we need to do to establish them, we 
often forget about the need to develop an essential skill: communication.  If you 
start reading through the job descriptions in a industry, you will find that the vast 
majority of jobs require one or more of the following:
• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Report writing skills
What all of these skills have in common is that they involve the use of 
language to achieve a particular purpose. And for this reason, having good 
language skills is essential in any working environment.
In  a  career context, good language skills can also:
• Affect your credibility. Poor grammar indicates to a prospective 
employer that you are sloppy, while flawless grammar indicates that 
you pay attention to detail.
• Improve your relationships with your co- workers. If you are able 
to express yourself clearly, you can eliminate the confusion and 
misunderstanding that often leads to conflict.
• Increase your chances of being promoted.
• Help you to create a good impression.
• Improve your ability to persuade others  (which is a valuable skill in the 
working world).