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COVID-19 allows practically anyone to work from home and earn a living from the comfort of their own bed. Online video conferencing apps and project management tools are growing in popularity as they make it easier to create international workspaces.

Working from home has a number of advantages. On a personal level, you have the freedom to set your own hours and work environment. It also allows some parents and caregivers to earn a living while staying at home with their children. You can also access different markets without the legal and cost hassles of relocating and obtaining the necessary permits.

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There is, however, one drawback: language proficiency. For a variety of reasons, English language ability is required for establishing and growing a successful job as a remote worker.

Increased Access and Reach

English is the lingua franca of international business. Because of this status, several multinational firms have implemented internal policies that deem English the company’s official language, even if they are not headquartered in an English-speaking country. They do this to ensure that communications between teams are consistent and that documentations are clear and easy to understand.

This means that even if there are opportunities in places where English is not the official language, you will be able to reach and access that market as long as you have the appropriate English proficiency level. Employers will naturally seek employees who are fluent in English (the company’s operating language). English language proficiency is recommended to achieve higher reach in your career.

Landing and Keeping Customers

Employers who are specifically looking for international remote workers, fortunately, are unlikely to discriminate based on nationality or accent. Nonetheless, they will assess an applicant’s ability to communicate in English.

Many remote work possibilities do not demand the applicant’s written talents to be comparable to those of a copywriter or proofreader. However, since email is frequently the primary means of communication in the world of online work, first impressions are important. If your email is badly written and has spelling and grammar errors, your client will instantly disregard it. There will be intense competition because English is one of the most-studied second languages among non-native speakers.

The same can be said about spoken abilities. You may have great ideas but have trouble conversing. Working in a team, you will probably get looped into a lot of calls and meetings to exchange ideas. If you can’t keep up with the conversation or can’t find the words you need without consulting a dictionary, you’ll miss out on opportunities to contribute to the team.

Perception of Competency

Even with the ability to speak multiple languages, you will be overlooked if you cannot speak English. It is unfair, but yet, a true reflection of the current economic environment around the world. Improve your English abilities in addition to being multilingual to become a highly sought-after remote worker for your (prospective) employers.

Growth Potential

With great English proficiency in all domains, your skill set can quickly develop exponentially (reading, writing, and speaking). A lot of business information and skill development materials are available online in English, so if you have a basic understanding of English, you can conveniently brush up on your technical abilities using the many courses and materials available. Your ability to advance in your remote work career is mostly determined by your command of the English language. The greater your level, the greater your potential for growth.

Geographical barriers are dissipating as the internet brings us closer together. English is currently the world’s lingua franca, and mastering it could be your passport into the exciting world of remote employment.