Resource Centre
Welcome to our resource centre, full of information, articles and blogs on language training around the world.
July 13, 2018
We live in a world filled with a myriad of languages and cultures. The importance of understanding all aspects of a culture is becoming the fulcrum of international business.
July 6, 2018
Doing business in the Netherlands makes great strategic sense – not only is it a digital powerhouse, but it also welcomes business investment and champions science and technology innovation.
June 29, 2018
Business culture is generally created by infusing the business practice with the morals and values of a given nation. It is, therefore, a reflection of the collective culture, albeit mirrored on a different surface.
The infographic in this blog post is focusing on the Dutch approach and sentiment towards business meetings.
June 20, 2018
Dutch may not be one of the major world languages, but it punches above its weight in international business. The Netherlands has frequently been recognised as a world-leading country in terms of its advanced economy, technological prowess and positive working environment.
June 13, 2018
Appel, banaan, tomaat. You’re officially speaking and understanding Dutch without knowing it! Dutch is probably the easiest language to learn for native English speakers, and there is a good reason for it.
May 23, 2018
Take one look at China on a map, and you will be struck by its size. It is a veritable heavyweight on the map, and it also has the largest Asian economy by far – in fact, it has the second largest economy in the world (this year it also surpassed the combined economies of the 19 Euro countries), and it is fast catching up to its main competitor, the United States.
May 16, 2018
This week we looked at Fluent Forever – A project that was born as a Masters’ Thesis, turned into a six-month Kickstarter campaign and is potentially evolving into Gabriel Wyner’s seminal work.
May 9, 2018
Picture the scene – your successful business is flourishing in the UK, and it is gaining market share in a range of different countries overseas. To manage this growth, you have set up some small international offices using your current team, and you are recruiting English-speaking staff in each location so that everyone in your organisation can communicate effectively. All in all, things are looking good for your business.
May 2, 2018
We have some great news that we wanted to share with you this week. SIMON & SIMON have been selected as Winners for the Best International Service of 2018 at the Business Excellence Forum in Liverpool!
April 25, 2018
This week’s blog post is brought to you by Jack Milgram – a talented blogger and writer with a passion for languages.
The infographic below offers insightful information such as the most popular languages on the internet and other fascinating metrics for any polyglot and language enthusiast!
April 18, 2018
What are the driving principles behind good professional writing? Dive into this week’s article brought to you by our guest writer Anita, and learn how to effectively communicate in business English and minimise the white noise in the communication channel.
April 11, 2018
When you think about the concept of ‘speaking your client’s language’, the first thing that may spring to mind is the idea of building rapport – getting to know your client by identifying their values and developing positive relationships across their organisation. Finding that your business values align may help you to put yourself on the same page as your clients, but what extra benefits may you experience if you can communicate in their language?
This blog considers the benefits of talking the talk in your client’s native tongue.
April 4, 2018
Business English Teacher and Coach, Deborah Johnson is sharing with us a crucial factor for efficient foreign language communication. As qualified English Teachers, we are into the business of opening the metaphorical door to millions of potential students – we are chrome-plated with tools and systems that will help our students establish better relationships with individuals and businesses alike.
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