English for Communication: Strategy for Human Resource Development in the Borderless World

Abstract

The skill of English for communication of the personnel is important to enhance the performance of human resources, especially English listening-speaking skill in the countries where English is not native language. Therefore, the practice of listening skill is the first priority because listening leads to the understanding of meaning and the capability to communicate by using other skills, for example, speaking with the facial expression or gesture can help listeners understand better. In addition, good English listening-speaking skill supports the understanding from communication among personnel, and also enhances the work efficiency. Therefore, the enhancement of English listening-speaking for communication is beneficial to personnel who are eager to learn and use language for communication in addition to the native language, which adds value for life. Moreover, it is one of specific human resource development strategies to suit the trend or direction of the organization's growth; thereby, it is one of the procedures to increase the competitiveness and survival of organization.