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20 Facts About French Language and Culture You Didn’t Know

12 February 2020

France, one of our nearest neighbours, is a prosperous country – and it may be a key source for future business opportunities if and when our trading relationships change after Brexit. French is also a popular language to learn around the world, making it a desirable second language for opening global communication channels.

This article shares some interesting facts and figures about French language and culture – and adds a splash of food and wine in, too!

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.

Use Your Phone! – Language Learning Has Gone Digital [Infographic]

19 November 2019

Should we be taking some hints to actually plug-in to our devices a bit more from the way language learning is improving in schools?

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.

The State of Mobile Learning in 2019

15 October 2019

Technology is advancing faster and faster with every year that goes by. Here’s a quick infographic that highlights just how important mobile-based and blended learning is in 2019…