Can I Learn Two Languages at Once?
The idea of learning two languages at once sounds instantly appealing – after all, learning languages is one of our favourite things! However, is it a good idea that you should embrace wholeheartedly, or a terrible idea that you should run a mile away from? As with so many questions in life, the answer is […]
Going to Timbuktu? Need to Learn an Obscure Language? No Problem!
When you want to learn a language, you generally have a lot of options to choose from. You can access books, apps, language classes, maybe even in-house training at your organisation (plus virtual solutions if you are working or studying from home). But what if you want to learn a language that is ‘off the […]
More than Spanish: Understanding the Languages of Spain
Spanish (otherwise known as Castilian) is the most widely Spanish spoken language in Spain – in fact, it is spoken by 72% of the population – but it may surprise you to learn that there are several other regional languages, (known as a Spanish dialect) that hold considerable influence. Castilian is the only official language […]
Working in Germany: Work Hard, Play Hard and Switch Off!
The UK may have one of the largest European economies, but Europe’s greatest economic powerhouse is Germany – and if your business does not already have business links with Germany, now may be a good time to build them. Of course, it helps to get your team on board with a big shift in business […]
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 […]
Choosing Between Mandarin and Cantonese for Business
China is home to over a billion people, and over a billion people also speak the Mandarin Chinese dialect. Some of these people are not based in China – Mandarin is widely spoken in 13 different countries – but it is fair to say that a significant majority of the people living in China speak […]
What Is The Best Language to Learn for Business? [Infographic]
There are over 6000 languages spoken in the world today. Unless you’re an incredible polyglot, you’ll need to figure out a way to choose to learn languages that make the most sense for your situation. For many people, the value of learning a language is tied to its usefulness in the context of business. So […]
The 5 Best Languages to Learn for Business
There are over 500 million native English speakers around the world. An additional 1.5 billion people are English language learners. Altogether, the language is spoken in 101 countries, and it’s an official language in 35 of them. In other words, if you’re looking for a common language to use for your international business endeavors, English […]
Five Reasons to Learn German
In just German alone, Simon & Simon has provided over 700 clients with bespoke German language training courses in London and around the UK, serviced by our network of over 150 German teachers. It’s not just the thumping nightlife of Berlin that attracts people to take up German classes. If you are on the fence […]
The Surprising Benefits of Learning Latin for Business
Latin is often associated with the study of classical literature and ancient history. Seen by many as a ‘dead’ language, it would be easy to dismiss it as irrelevant in the modern business world. However, if you dig a little deeper, you may find that discovering Latin is more than literary archaeology. Latin seeps into […]
