Learning English, a contribution to the professional development of industrial engineers

Abstract

At present, the professionals who demand the work environment must be able to put into practice the acquired knowledge, gives functionality to the theoretical aspect in their immediate work environment and, in as much, demonstrate the competences and skills, acquired in their training as professionals. The concern of higher education institutions is to provide professional training according to these demands of the globalized society. In particular, the learning, practice and mastery of the English language allows engineers to be more competitive and, according to the labor demand, to improve the productive processes in companies. The possession of a second language will provide graduates with multiple advantages: access to ample sources of information, better employment opportunities, high competitive quality and the ability to respond to the demands of their environment on a personal, social, work and professional level; otherwise, they will have few employment opportunities, low wages and unfavorable working conditions.