Blog - Other Skills & Techniques

Do Language-learning Apps Work – or Do You Need a Tutor?

03 November 2020

We have seen time and time again how quickly and effectively people can learn a language when working one-to-one with a language tutor or in small and sociable conversational groups. Both scenarios can be achieved in person or virtually, using technology to facilitate teaching rather than do the teaching.

However, app-based language learning saw a surge in interest during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, so might apps offer an effective alternative way to learn a language? In this article, we consider the limitations of language-learning apps.

Boost Your Vocabulary to Fast-track Your Language Learning

14 July 2020

Getting to grips with a host of unknown words is a part of the language-learning journey, but there are plenty of ways to improve your vocabulary without too much stress and struggle. This article introduces some effective vocabulary-building techniques that you can use to fast-track your language learning experience.

How to Keep Your Language Learning on Track While You’re Remote Working

25 March 2020

We are still here, still working, and still offering language learning to our clients – but right now, we are having to do things a little differently.

Language and Travel: Top Tips for Learning as You Go

04 February 2020

Overseas travel presents people with an amazing opportunity to immerse themselves in language – but a little preparation goes a long way! Our team member shares some of the language learning opportunities that come with travel.

January 2020: Key Dates and Cultural Events this month

15 January 2020

Every month this year, we will be sharing some useful information about the key dates in your HR diary for the month ahead. This January, we look at Christmas celebrations in Coptic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, as well as Chinese and Vietnamese New Year celebrations. We even enjoy a ‘wee dram’ of whisky with Scottish national treasure – poet Robert Burns.

Maximise Your Meetings by Choosing Neutral Ground

22 October 2019

When you are looking to develop an overseas business relationship and waiting to confirm your first meeting, you might be wondering about whose office to meet at – do you invite them to you, or wait for an invitation to visit them?

Either way, your budding language skills and cross-cultural homework should see you through. But what if a neutral location is thrown into the mix?

In this article, we look at how you can navigate cross-cultural differences effectively and helpfully when you are in new and unfamiliar terrain.