LANGUAGE AND EXPORT BARRIERS IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR Available to Purchase

In response to a number of regional UK language surveys (e.g., Hagen, 1988, 1993), which indicate that a significant proportion of UK firms have lost trading (export) opportunities due to a lack of foreign language skills, the Department of Trade and Industry recently launched a campaign (including an advice and language audit service) with the aim improving the foreign language skills of British exporters (Authers, 1993).