Blog - Best Languages for Business

Spanish Across the Atlantic: Different Locations, Same Language?

16 February 2021

Spanish is the predominant language in numerous countries in Central and South America, as well as in Spain itself. It is even spoken in the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea, as well as the Spanish Canary Islands off the coast of Africa. As a language, it is romantic, colourful and evocative of the cultures and cuisines of the Spanish-speaking world.

In this article, we consider the similarities and differences between Castilian Spanish (the predominant language of Spain) and Latin American Spanish.

Focus on… Learning Spanish for Business

01 February 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 Spanish, a European language that is the official language for numerous countries across Latin America.

Why Learn A Second or Third Language?

26 January 2021

Learning another language is more than just piling a series of new sounds together. It is about expanding your horizons and seeing the world through the eyes of a different culture.

More than Spanish: Understanding the Languages of Spain

07 April 2020

Castilian Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Spain, but it may surprise you to learn that there are several other regional languages that hold considerable sway in Spain.

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

10 March 2020

Take a voyage of discovery via the Americas, continental Europe and even the Philippines to find out more about Spanish language and culture, including why Spanish could become an essential language for business all around the world.

Choosing Between Mandarin and Cantonese for Business

03 December 2019

If your business is looking towards Asia for future prospects, you may be thinking that Chinese is the language you need to focus on… but what form of Chinese is the best investment? We look at the pros & cons for both dialects to try and answer this thorny question.