Category: Language

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes False friends are words that look alike in two languages but mean something different, and between Dutch and German they are everywhere. In part 1 of this series we covered five of them. In this second part: five more false friends to watch out for...

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes False friends are words that look or sound the same in two languages but mean something different. Dutch and German share a surprising number of them, and precisely because the languages are so similar, people fall for them more easily. In this article: five false...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes It is one of the most common objections in conversations about language training: “We already did a course once, but it didn’t stick.” The team got ten weeks of lessons, everyone was enthusiastic, and a few months later most of it had faded away. Not...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Booking is one phone call. But what does your employee actually get after that? A behind-the-scenes look at the Summer Crash Course: five weeks of intensive language training. In our previous blog, why you book now and not in six weeks, we wrote about timing....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The Energy Skills Programme is a preparatory programme by Refugee Talent Hub that prepares refugees for a technical job in the energy sector, with intensive Dutch language training as its foundation. In 2025, the first group of 15 participants successfully completed the programme. Language Partners...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In many organisations it is a common line of thinking: language skills? We’ll get to that later. Or worse: someone steps over a threshold and admits they find it difficult to speak in another language, and the answer is: “that’s a worry for later.” But...

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Language is everywhere in your organisation: in every meeting, every performance review, every customer interaction. And yet, in many organisations, language skills are still treated as something extra. Something for the communications team, for customer service, or for managers with a natural way with words....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes British and American English differ in six areas: spelling, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, prepositions and idioms. Usually the difference is harmless, but in business communication it can cause confusion, and inconsistent use looks sloppy. This article lists the main differences, with tips on which variant to...

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,...