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06/24/2013
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Experts warn that knowledge in more than one language is big difference
Rio - A collection of foreign language in public procurement is increasing. The language is still required more English, followed by Spanish, and less frequent cases, the French. Candidates should note that the evidence does not require fluency in languages, but knowledge of grammar, reading comprehension, and in some cases, the specific vocabulary to the area busy.
Knowledge of languages is usually charged on Higher contests, but is also required on the levels selections East and Technical. This requirement is part of selections for Petrobras, Banco Nacional do Desenvolvimento Economico e Social (BNDES), Banco Central, DMV-RJ, etc., and regulatory agencies such as the National Health Agency (ANS), Ancine (Agency National Cinema) and Anatel (National Telecommunications Agency).
The Spanish teacher Marcela Mathias (center) and students Victor Hugo and Rachel
GRAMMAR AND INTERPRETATION
Coordinator of Language Studies and Development Institute of Government (IDEG), Mariana Lima says the trend is that, increasingly, contests cover English and require expertise in more than one language, such as Spanish. "The level of difficulty of the assessments also tends to increase over time," he says.
For Spanish teacher Marcela Mathias, fluency does not guarantee good note. "This is because the candidate often trusted not need to study and eventually neglecting the matter," he explains. Mariana Lima alert to the fact that a contest does not require even a trip or conversation. "They are usually presented texts from magazines and newspapers on issues that charge grammar and reading comprehension," he says.
English teacher Virtual Contest site, Leila Eto says the foreign language should be part of the curriculum of the candidate early. "Preparation includes taking tests earlier, a specific course and good grammar," he advises.
Selections are globalized
The foreign language requirement in contracts is a result of increased visibility of Brazil abroad and, therefore, the need for professionals to be prepared to deal with foreigners.
"Tendering finally agreed to globalization. The field of foreign language, more than a differential, it is a requirement in the job market, "says Spanish teacher Marcela Mathias.
For Mariana Lima, the IDEG, there is a growing requirement in public enterprises for employees to participate in seminars, workshops and conferences abroad and to communicate with professionals from other countries.
"Brazil has become an important country abroad, so the career becomes internationalized," he explains.
For her, the collection of foreign language ceased to be a selection criterion and became requirement to fill the post.
Source: The Day - Online
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