Category: Intercultural Communication

Discover the Biggest Differences! If you are interested in language and culture, the differences between British English and American English are particularly fascinating. These two varieties of English differ in several ways, from spelling and word choice to pronunciation and grammar. In this blog British vs American English differences, we...

In our increasingly globalised world, collaborating with international teams is no longer an exception but rather the norm. Whether you do business with partners abroad, manage an international team, or work with customers from different cultures, effective communication is crucial. Managing cultural differences in international teamwork is essential for overcoming...

Language and culture training for companies Why investing in language and culture training is key to success In an increasingly globalised world, multilingualism plays a crucial role in business. Companies that invest in language and culture training, as offered by our language training company, see significant benefits. In this blog,...

Non-verbal communication across cultures Communication goes far beyond words. What we do not say can often be just as powerful, if not more powerful, than what we do say. Non-verbal communication covers a wide range of behaviours, from body language and facial expressions to gestures and tone of voice. In...

Agnieszka Kowalska is a Project Developer at Protix, where she serves as the primary liaison between diverse teams and project management, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements. Originally from Poland, Agnieszka now works and lives in the Netherlands. With about 25 colleagues, she attended a “Working with the...

In the changing world we live in, adaptability is key. This whitepaper is your guide through the evolving business landscape, highlighting essential skills for success in multicultural environments. We’ll discuss how effective communication plays a key part in international business succes. Impact of Trends: AI, Economic Shifts, and Work-Life Balance...

It’s a wrap! Our webinar series on the future of international business is finished. In four episodes, we’ve delved into the changing labour market and its impact on HR trends, team diversity, and workplace cultures. We’ve explored crafting inclusive cultures where every teammember can excel. What must organisations do to...

In the dynamic landscape of today’s global workforce, the quest for top talent often goes beyond geographical borders. We recently collaborated with a multinational organisation based in the Netherlands that faced a common challenge—after expanding their talent search globally, they discovered that success in international recruitment did not guarantee a...

Recently we hosted a webinar called Intercultural competence is an essential skill for the future. During the webinar, three of our intercultural consultants shared an experience that stuck with them. From supporting leaders in cultivating their diverse teams, guiding expats in a new culture, to overcoming miscommunication and frustration within...

Why is intercultural competence necessary? As you may know, Language Partners and BBi Communication merged at the start of this year. We are now an organisation that not only offers Intercultural competence training, ut also has offices in four countries and colleagues from many more. Because of this, we felt...