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Focus on… Learning Japanese for Business

01 June 2021

Every month this year, we will be turning our focus towards one of the core languages we love to teach – looking at the language’s potential for business, considering a few facts and figures to put its global prospects in context, plus sharing some tips to help you get started. This month we take a look at Japanese, the language of a small country with a top-three economy and a manufacturing industry operating at a scale that can rival anywhere in the world.

10 Facts About Japanese Language and Culture You Didn’t Know

08 December 2020

Japan is a land of natural wonders, exceptional animation and uniquely delicious food. It is also the world’s third-largest economy, after the United States and China – and the UK’s recent Japanese trade deal could change the shape of our longer-term business relationship with this major economy. In this article, we share a few interesting facts and figures about Japanese language and culture.

How different Cultures Celebrate the Festive Season

18 December 2018

In this article, we take a quick world tour to see what – and how – our global friends might be celebrating this festive season. As a leading professional language training provider, we thrive on multiculturalism and diversity and love nothing more than learning about different cultures around the world.

Why Southeast Asia is Booming With International Business

15 August 2018

International markets are now becoming a big focus for an ever-increasing number of organisations. Southeast Asia is one of the most interesting emerging markets for global ventures.

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How to Build Rapport with New Overseas Clients

27 July 2018

Growing your business in new countries can be exciting and scary, whether you are making inroads into new overseas networks or setting up your own base of operations. A quick assessment of the lay of the land should tell you what you need to know about the local language.

What Is Culture?

13 July 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.

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