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Effects of English Programs in the Workplace on Employees' English Learning: A Case Study on In-Company English Programs in Korea

기업 내 영어 교육이 직장인의 영어 학습에 미치는 영향: 국내 대기업의 사내 영어 교육 프로그램 사례 연구

  • Kim, Na-Young (King Jeongjo College of Liberal Arts, Hanshin University)
  • 김나영 (한신대학교 정조교양대학)
  • Received : 2017.03.26
  • Accepted : 2017.05.20
  • Published : 2017.05.28
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Abstract

This study examines the effects of in-company English programs on Korean employees' English learning. During the twelve weeks, 68 employees in Korea engaged in an English learning program in the workplace. Before and after the program, pre- and post-tests were conducted to see if their English proficiency improved. Pre- and post-surveys and interviews were also administered to understand how they perceived the program. Results show that the employees improved their English oral proficiency and their attitudes toward English learning positively changed, as a result of participating in the program. Also, the program appeared to be successful, meeting their needs. Given that little research has investigated the effects of in-company English learning, this study provides insights on the effectiveness of English programs in the workplace in Korea.

본 연구는 사내 영어 교육이 직장인의 영어 말하기 능력 향상에 미치는 영향을 조사한 것으로, 교육을 통해 참가자의 영어 말하기 능력이 실제로 상승하는지에 대한 여부와 사내 영어 교육에 대한 참가자의 인식을 파악하는 데 그 목적이 있다. 국내 대기업 종사자 68명이 12주 동안 사내 영어 교육 프로그램에 참가하였으며, 참가자 전원 모두 교육 시작 전과 종료 후 두 차례에 걸쳐 사전 사후 말하기 평가 및 설문에 참여하였다. 연구의 주요 결과 및 시사점을 살펴보면, 교육 참가자의 영어 말하기 능력은 교육 전에 비해 교육 종료 후 대체로 상승하였고, 참가자 대부분이 사내 영어 교육 프로그램에 대해 영어 능력을 향상시킬 수 있는 효과적인 프로그램이라고 긍정적으로 인식하고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 최근 기업 내 영어 교육 프로그램이 증가하는데 비해 그에 대한 실증적인 연구가 부족하다는 점을 고려해 볼 때, 본 연구가 갖는 시사점은 크다고 할 수 있다.

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