Category: Language

(practice example) The energy transition is one of the greatest social challenges of our time. To make it happen, tens of thousands of new professionals are needed. Network operators such as Alliander, Enexis and TenneT are looking for engineers and technicians who can help the Netherlands move  forward in a...

In many organisations, one attitude still prevails: Language skills? We’ll deal with that later. Even more discouraging is when someone finally finds the courage to admit they’re struggling with a second language — only to be met with a response like: “That’s not something to worry about right now.” But...

Discover how language impacts every aspect of your organisation Language is everywhere: in every meeting, every performance review, every customer interaction. And yet, in many organisations, language skills are still seen as something ‘extra’. Something for the communications team. For customer service. Or for managers with a natural way with...

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,...

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...

Language is a powerful tool that allows us to communicate with each other. From expressing emotions to sharing laughter and joy, we rely heavily on our linguistic abilities. Language is so impactful that it even influences the way we see the world. Having a common language is often enough to...

Multilingual words are those that appear in several languages. The number of words adopted untranslated, and therefore having meaning in multiple languages, is on the rise. But why is this happening? Multilingual Words in Spoken Language Some words are nearly universal, such as “uhm,” “wow!” and “okay,” or in the...

Thinking of moving to Finland? Many people might say “you don’t need to learn Finnish / Swedish”, but there are varying requirements to meet depending on whether you need a visa, a residence permit, or citizenship. We’ll clear that up. Do you need to speak Finnish to live in Finland?...