Better to learn than to play – at least that’s what the head of the Federal Employment Agency says, in order to find a job these days.
“Don’t sit in front of the computer so much! You should amount to something decent!” Something like that – or in slightly altered form – everyone of us has surely heard at some point. Now there is also a reprimand from the head of the Federal Employment Agency, Frank-Jürgen Weise.
He believes that nowadays one must show significantly more commitment during their free time if they want to succeed in the changing job market. The working world is undergoing significant change due to digitalization, and this will soon be reflected across all professions. “Industry 4.0” is certainly much more digital – with connected machines and new demands on everyone.
“These changes due to digitalization will affect the economy and the specific workplace. And no one can stop that in this global economy (…).”
He will provide specific examples of what one should do with their free time and how to meet the new challenges of the job market.
“People have to decide whether they want to make computer games or take an IT course and whether they also want to learn English in their free time.”
Cortyn says: It was only a matter of time before such a request came – after all, computer games are the most popular form of entertainment in “our” generation. It’s best to just combine everything and learn English through English games; it’s hard to combine fun and education any better (provided the games have any texts/dialogues).
Still, the statement sounds a bit desperate, especially when talking about “making computer games” – that sounds so foreign again, as if someone could never operate a PC.
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