Global Workplaces
Many people now work from home on the internet. What is this called?
remote work / working from home
A student who studies in another country is called what?
an international student
English is used by many people around the world. It is known as this type of language.
an international language
Talking to someone by video, like on Zoom, is called a what?
a video call
A company that has offices in many countries is called this.
a multinational company
This English test, like IELTS, is used for university study in other countries.
TOEFL
This skill helps people speak clearly and understand each other in international jobs.
communication
When people move to another country to find work, this is called what?
migration
When a company sends work to another country because it is cheaper, this is called what?
outsourcing
You can study on your computer at home. These classes are called what?
online classes / online courses
Many global jobs need workers who can use computers. This ability is called what?
computer skills
Many students watch classes on YouTube to learn. This is an example of what type of learning?
online learning
People who work for different companies online, often from different countries, are called this.
freelancers
When you can understand and work well with people from other cultures, you have this skill.
cultural understanding
When you can work well with people from other countries, you have this skill.
teamwork
When people around the world are more connected through travel and technology, this is called what?
globalisation
This tool helps people from different countries talk and understand each other online.
translation software (e.g. Google Translate)
When two universities in different countries work together and share programmes, this is called what?
an exchange / partnership
This skill means you can change easily when something new happens, such as new technology.
What is adaptability?
A job that did not exist before, often because of new technology (e.g., social media manager) is called what?
a new job / modern job