Standing Out in a Competitive Job Market with Second Language Skills
It is hard to imagine a more dramatic short-term shift in the way people do business than the one we have seen in recent months. Companies that had previously resisted flexible and remote working have had to adapt and find ways to make this work overnight, and while some people have struggled with this transition, […]
20 Facts About Spanish Language and Culture You Didn’t Know
Spain may be the home of the Spanish language, but it has travelled widely and is particularly prevalent in the Americas. In fact, Spanish is either an official language or widely spoken along virtually the entire western coast of America, from Alaska to Argentina! (Canada is the only exception, where French is the continental European […]
Language and Travel: Top Tips for Learning as You Go
In a previous article, we shared the story of our optimistic team member who was unprepared for the challenges of a Spanish-speaking holiday – but then realised she had a few more skills than she had given herself credit for. What she neglected to mention was that she had also seen the positive side of […]
Do You Need Spanish to Enjoy Your South American Holiday?
Learning a new language can be an incredible professional investment – it gives your organisation the edge against potential competitors, and many languages can often be valuable in more than one country. Of course, learning a language is useful beyond the world of work too. As well as being good for your brain and even […]
How to Survive Christmas Culture Shock
One of our teachers has been reflecting on how her experience of Christmas has evolved over the years as she’s crisscrossed through cultures. And she provides some advice on how to navigate the integration of multiple traditions. Why Are Christmas Traditions So Important? When I grew up, Christmas was the same every year – my […]
Land in The Sea: Meet Indonesia
One of Simon & Simon’s teachers writes beautifully about all the reasons why someone might want to learn Indonesian and visit the archipelago. Paradise Islands A land blended with the sea. That is how many Indonesians consider their country and it is a commonly used term for their homeland. The place is certainly diverse. There […]
Four Ways Language Can Shape the Way We Think
Language is an invaluable tool for bringing communities together and sharing information. It enables us to connect with people across the world, develop a global network of contacts and enhance our cultural awareness. Ongoing research highlights the impact that language has on the way we think and interact. In 2017, cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shared […]
